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Build, Buy, Thrive: A Manufacturer's Guide to Success in Federal Projects

Build America, Buy America Government Contracting for Tennessee Manufacturers

The Tennessee Manufacturing Extension Partnership (TMEP) and the Tennessee Apex Accelerator along with the Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Mississippi, South Carolina, North Carolina and Texas Manufacturing Extension Partnership Centers recently facilitated a webinar focused on helping manufacturers unlock new business horizons by mastering the Build America Buy America Act! 

This legislation mandates that federally-funded infrastructure projects prioritize American-made products, fostering a competitive advantage for domestic manufacturers. The webinar aimed to equip manufacturers with the knowledge and insights needed to navigate the intricacies of the Act, ensuring they can effectively position themselves in the marketplace. 

Our guest speaker was Mr. Todd Overman from Bass Berry & Sims. Ranked by Chambers, the IFLR1000 and The Legal 500 for his government contracts experience, Todd Overman has established himself as a leading government contracts practitioner. Todd is Managing Partner of the firm’s Washington, D.C. office and chair of the Government Contracts Practice Group, and has over two decades of experience advising companies in meeting the demanding and ever-changing regulatory environment of contracting with the federal government. 

Click here to view the recording.