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DoD & SBA Mentor-Protégé Programs Overview

Sep 26 10:00 am — 12:00 pm
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Are you a federal contractor or Small Business Liaison Officer (SBLO) looking to strategically plan for your future contracting goals? Join us to learn if a Mentor-Protégé agreement is a good fit for you.

Mentor-Protégé initiatives aim to empower small businesses (protégés) by fostering partnerships with experienced companies (mentors), enabling them to grow their business and win government contracts.

This training will provide the basics of the DoD and SBA Mentor-Protege Program including what each program is, who can participate, and steps to get started. We will also discuss the risks and benefits, as well as the roles and responsibilities of both parties involved in the agreement.

Webinar Topics Include:

  • What the Mentor Protégé Program is (DoD &SBA)
  • Who can participate in the program
  • Benefits, risks, and expectations of the program
  • How to get started

Meet Your Speaker

Mary Jo Juarez

Procurement Specialist

Norcal APEX Accelerator

Mary Jo Juarez has extensive contracting experience as a former Contracting Officer for the Department of the Navy. In her position as the Deputy for Small Business, Mary Jo discovered her lasting passion of educating and helping small businesses to become successful in obtaining and performing in the government contracting arena. She specializes in working with small businesses to help them understand and work through the maze of regulations and requirements in government contracting. Mary Jo is a “connector “of small businesses, agencies, and prime contractors; helping to establish relationships which benefit all parties. She holds a BA from the Evergreen State College, MBA from City University, and has been working on the Doctorate in Business Education at Argosy University.

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Registration Cost: FREE

Location: Virtual (Zoom Webinar)

Event Contact: Norcal APEX Accelerator

P: (707) 267-7561

E: info@norcalptac.org

The information provided in this webinar/ workshop and any supplementary materials provided to registrants are intended for educational and informational purposes only and does not constitute professional financial or legal advice. No registrant should act or fail to act on the basis of any material contained in this webinar/ workshop without obtaining proper financial, legal or other professional advice specific to their situation. The Northern California APEX Accelerator, and its host, the HSU Sponsored Programs Foundation, specifically disclaims any liability, loss or risk, personal or otherwise, which is incurred as a consequence, directly or indirectly, of the use and application of any of the information presented in this webinar/ workshop. By registering for this webinar/ workshop you acknowledge and agree that you have read, understood, accept and agree to the above disclaimer and that under no circumstances shall the Northern California APEX Accelerator or it’s host, the HSU Sponsored Programs Foundation, be held liable for any claims, losses, or damages of any kind or nature arising out of or in any way related to the information provided in this webinar/ workshop and/or the registrant’s use of or reliance on said information.

This No-Cost Training Event is Hosted by

Norcal APEX Accelerator

Northern California APEX Accelerator is a government-funded nonprofit formed to help small businesses find, bid on, and win contracts with federal, state, local, and tribal agencies.