This training will provide a brief overview of the Mentor Protégé Programs from both the SBA and the Dept. of Defense. The second portion of the training will be followed by a panel discussion featuring two successful SBA Protégés and their Mentors. Webinar attendees will have the opportunity to ask questions and learn best practices and tips for establishing and maintaining a successful Mentor Protégé business relationship.

This training will provide a brief overview of the Department of Defense’s cybersecurity requirements, including the Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification. Hear from a panel of cybersecurity experts and learn about CMMC and the rollout of it in terms of compliance requirements, contract clause implementation, and more. The second part of this training will focus on the Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Program. Learn about the SBIR program and how it might apply to your business.

This training will focus on how to do business with the government through the General Service Administration (GSA) Schedule. Learn about the GSA Schedule, what it is, how it works, and how to effectively leverage it when selling to federal, state, and local government agencies.

This training will focus on how to do business with local transit organizations. Hear from a panel consisting of representatives from Cincinnati Metro, Columbus COTA, and Dayton RTA. Learn the mission of each organization, how, what, and when they buy, as well as important points of contact for additional information.