TVC Federal Contracting Workshop

This workshop, in collaboration with Tennessee Valley Corridor (TVC), is designed to offer small businesses in the Upper Cumberland insights and opportunities in contracting with federal installations, including NASA, Consolidated Nuclear Securities/Y12, and Oak Ridge National Laboratory. Attendance is free, and there are no commitments. A complimentary lunch will be provided. 

Date: March 1, 2024, 10a.m - 2p.m. CST

Location:
Tennessee Tech University
IDEAL Classroom, Volpe Library, Room 112
1100 N Peachtree Ave, Cookeville, TN 38501

Directions: Google Map

More Info/Contact: Dr. Michael Aikens 

Registration Link: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/tn-tech-and-tvc-federal-contracting-workshop-tickets-810742421407
**Please register by February 23rd to ensure an accurate headcount for the complimentary lunch.

Agenda:

10:00 Welcome, Comments, Introductions

• Dr. Phil Oldham, President, TN Tech University
• Dr. Jon Liu, Vice President for Research and Economic Development, TN Tech University
• Darrell Akins, Tennessee Valley Corridor
• Dr. Michael Aikens, Economic Development, TN Tech University
• Kelly Warbis - Co-founder & CEO of EKAMORE Resource Corporation
• Brief intros from each participating company
• Questions from participants

11:00 Federal Partners Share Information

• NASA Marshall Space Flight Center
• Consolidated Nuclear Securities / Y-12
• Oak Ridge National Laboratory
• Questions from participants

12:30 Break, lunch (provided), discussion

1:00 Wrap-Up Discussion & Next Steps

• Participants, Federal Partners, Mentors, Others

2:00 Conclusion

• Dr.  Phil Oldham

Registration Link: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/tn-tech-and-tvc-federal-contracting-workshop-tickets-810742421407
**Please register by February 23rd to ensure an accurate headcount for the complimentary lunch