CLARKSVILLE, TN − The City of Clarksville’s Neighborhood and Community Services (CNCS) Department is excited to announce its upcoming Reverse Vendor Fair, an innovative event aimed at attracting contractors and vendors of all trades to support the city’s impactful Home Repair Program.
The event will take place on Wednesday, Jan. 29, from 9:30-11:30 a.m. at the Clarksville-Montgomery County Public Library.
Contractors and vendors are invited to attend, and they’ll go table to table learning about opportunities. The Reverse Vendor Fair is designed to connect the city with contractors who are eager to make a difference in the community while growing their businesses.
CNCS is especially committed to ensuring that contractors who are minority-owned, woman-owned, and/or identify as Section 3 businesses feel encouraged to attend. Section 3 business participation is an important element of the program’s mission to foster inclusive economic development.
What is the Home Repair Program?
The Home Repair Program provides much-needed repairs to low-income homeowners within the city limits of Clarksville. These repairs, often critical in nature, come at little or no cost to the homeowner, depending on the scope of work required. Services include, but are not limited to:
- Roof replacements
- HVAC unit replacements
- Electrical repairs
- Plumbing services
- Structural improvements critical to the safety and longevity of the home
The program plays a vital role in ensuring homeowners can remain in their homes safely and comfortably, allowing them to age in place and maintain their quality of life. By improving homes, the program also strengthens Clarksville’s affordable housing stock, benefiting the entire community.
Reverse Vendor Fair
The Reverse Vendor Fair aims to build a robust pool of qualified contractors to streamline the repair process. With this listing in place, CNCS can quickly obtain quotes and assign vendors as soon as a homeowner is approved for assistance. This reduces the waiting time for critical repairs, providing homeowners with faster relief and addressing urgent needs more efficiently.
By attending the event, contractors can:
- Learn about CNCS’s Home Repair Program and other internal initiatives
- Discover opportunities to partner with the city for meaningful work
- Network with other contractors and stakeholders
- Gain insight into how their services can positively impact Clarksville’s residents and housing stock
Calling all contractors
CNCS is actively seeking contractors across all trades, including roofing, HVAC, electrical, plumbing, and general construction. It is an open event, and there is no need to register ahead of time. The department strongly encourages participation from:
- Minority-owned businesses
- Woman-owned businesses
- Section 3 businesses (businesses owned or employing low-income individuals)