This virtual training will bring attendees up to date on recent and pending SBA rules, FAR small business rules, and legislation impacting small business government contracting, including the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA). These legislative changes may potentially affect your small business and government contracting interests.

Join us for this webinar, co-presented by an SBA Attorney from the Office of Government Contracting and Business Development, and an SBA Program Analyst from the Office of Policy Planning and Liaison, detailing the regulatory updates to the small business government contracting programs.

In addition, attendees will receive a brief overview from the Ohio University Procurement Technical Assistance Center regarding free technical assistance available to all small businesses in the government contracting arena.

A question and answer session will follow the webinar training.

This webinar will provide an overview of the SBA Mentor Protégé Program. Join this training to learn about the program’s eligibility criteria, application requirements, and if your business qualifies. You will also find out how this program can assist your business with increasing capacity, to remain competitive in the Federal government market.

SBA Mentor Protégé Program – High level training on the SBA Mentor Protégé Program. Learn about the goals that SBA has set for the program, if your business qualifies as well as the process for applying.

Mentor Protégé Panel Discussion – Hear from 2 successful SBA Proteges and their Mentors about their journey and experiences. Webinar attendees will have the opportunity to ask questions and learn about forming and maintaining a successful Mentor Protégé business relationship.