First Thursdays with the SBA–Mentor Protege Program

Online

Topic: Government Contracting

Topic: SBAl Mentor Protégé Program

Grab your lunch and join us virtually on the first Thursday of each month to learn more about SBA programs and network with other small business owners.

Are you a small business looking to partner with a more seasoned firm? See how the SBA Mentor Protégé program can help firms partner to take advantage of federal contract set-asides.

Takeaways:

  • The benefits of the SBA Mentor Program in federal contracting
  • How to increase your competitiveness in competing for federal contracts
  • What you will need to apply to the Mentor Protégé Program

Speaker(s): Kenia Montaño, Lead Business Opportunity Specialis,t Virginia Richmond District Office, U.S. Small Business Administration

Co-Sponsor(s):

If you need further assistance or have a question, please get in touch with us at (540)654-1383

Fee: No Cost

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Event Details
Thursday, April 2, 2026
12:00 PM to 1:00 PM
Online
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