WASHINGTON--The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) will host its Mentor-Protégé Conference in Arlington, Virginia, at the DoubleTree Hotel on June 28-30. The conference will give small and large businesses access to information on the laws, rules, and regulations that govern the SBA’s Mentor-Protégé Programs to include the new program for all small businesses. The event will also offer an opportunity to meet top level executives that lead federal contracting and small business programs, and will provide matchmaking for potential mentors and protégés.
Topics include:
- Submitting A Winning Joint Venture Proposal
- Building a Strong Mentor-Protégé Partnership
- Size and Affiliation Rules for Joint Ventures
- SBA Loan Programs
- SBA’s New Mentor-Protégé Program for all Small Businesses
- How to Market to the Federal Government, and much more.
The final day of the conference is optional, and business matchmaking sessions will be offered.
“I’m excited to again host this important conference, and I’m looking forward to helping both large and small firms understand the different Mentor-Protégé Programs while providing an opportunity to find a mentor protégé match,” said Jackquline Robinson-Burnette, Deputy Associate Administrator for SBA’s Office of Government Contracting and Business Development.
Register at https://sbamp2016.mybusinessmatches.com/. Registration is limited to 250 attendees.
For more information about the SBA’s Mentor-Protégé Programs, visit our website: www.sba.gov/content/mentor-protege-program
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