Description
Touted as a “game-changer” when it was first introduced in 2016, the U.S. Small Business Administration’s All Small Mentor-Protégé Program isn’t new anymore. Known now as simply the “SBA Mentor-Protégé Program,” it remains a powerful tool for both large and small contractors.
Join us for an insightful course with Govology’s Legal Analyst, Steven Koprince, to gain an in-depth understanding of the SBA’s Mentor-Protégé Program and how it can be a catalyst for your business growth and success in the government marketplace. Mr. Koprince will share practical insights and real-world examples to help you maximize the benefits of the SBA’s Mentor-Protégé Program.
This comprehensive course will focus on the following topics:
- Eligibility Requirements: Understand who can participate in the program and the criteria you need to meet.
- Program Benefits: Discover the advantages of the program, such as forming special mentor-protégé joint ventures that can significantly boost your company’s capabilities, expand its capacity, and provide you with valuable experience. In addition, the Mentor-Protégé program can improve your team’s collective experience and performance history to achieve higher scores during government evaluations.
- Application Process: Get a step-by-step guide on how to apply for the program successfully.
- Common Misconceptions and Pitfalls: Learn about the common challenges and mistakes to avoid to make the most of the program.
Whether you are a small business owner looking to grow or a mentor seeking to make a meaningful impact, this course will provide you with the knowledge and tools you need to succeed.
Target Audience: Small business owners and entrepreneurs, government contractors, business development professionals, anyone interested in learning about the SBA’s Mentor-Protégé Program
Meet Your Instructor:
STEVEN KOPRINCE, Govology Legal Analyst
Steven J. Koprince is a Faculty Instructor and Legal Analyst at Govology. Before joining Govology, Steven founded and served as the Managing Partner of Koprince McCall Pottroff LLC, a law firm devoted exclusively to providing comprehensive legal services to federal government contractors.
Steven is the author of The Small-Business Guide to Government Contracts (AMACOM Books, 2012) and co-author three GovCon Handbooks providing in-depth information on discrete government contracting topics. Steven also founded the blog SmallGovCon (smallgovcon.com), where he has written more than 1,100 posts on government contracting legal issues. Steven has been quoted in several national news outlets and has appeared on numerous radio programs and podcasts. A frequent featured speaker at the national conferences of the Association of Procurement Technical Assistance Centers, Steven was honored as a “Friend of APTAC” at the Spring 2016 APTAC National Conference.
In addition to his work for Govology, Steven volunteers for and serves as a Director of a nonprofit organization providing wrap-around services to disadvantaged families. He is also a co-founder and Director of a nonprofit organization promoting the great sport of pickleball in Lawrence and the surrounding area.
Steven is a graduate of Duke University and the Marshall-Wythe School of Law at the College of William & Mary. Steven lives in Lawrence, Kansas with his wife, two children and two cuddly cats.
Steven welcomes APEX Accelerator counselors to contact him by email at skoprince@govology.com and connect with him on LinkedIn.
Carolyn Reynolds –
Recent updates to SBA so very important to understand.
Jane Dowgwillo, Florida PTAC Program Manager (verified owner) –
This was a great way to learn and understand the new SBA Universal Small Business Mentor-Protege Program requirements and changes.
Tani Bentley (verified owner) –
This was an excellent presentation. Very thorough and knowledgeable.