The City of Dallas Small Business Center is set to launch its Mentor Protégé Program (MPP) on May 2, 2024. The goal of this program is to support the growth of local Minority and Women-Owned Businesses (M/WBE) by fostering partnerships and enhancing the success of small businesses in the Dallas, TX area. Through one-on-one mentoring, workshops, training sessions, and networking opportunities, participants will receive valuable guidance that will enable them to excel as prime contractors or subcontractors in various contracting opportunities.
Eligible businesses can apply for the next cohort at the Small Business Mentor Protégé Program – Source Dallas. The program involves two types of participants: Financial stable Mentors, including Prime Contractors with contracts in the City of Dallas who have been in business for 1-3 years and are willing to provide guidance; and Emerging Protégé Businesses consisting of M/WBE certified small business owners looking to enhance their financial capacity to secure contracting opportunities.
The Director of the Small Business Center, Joyce Williams, emphasized the importance of collaboration between seasoned businesses (mentors) and smaller enterprises (protégés) in helping them succeed as prime contractors or subcontractors in various contracting opportunities. She encouraged eligible businesses to apply for the Mentor Protégé Program.
For more information on eligibility criteria and other details about the program, interested parties can visit the Small Business Mentor Protégé Program – Source Dallas website. Together let’s work towards building a stronger future for our community through support for small businesses.
The City of Dallas Small Business Center was established in December 2021 and offers a range of activities that champion the growth and development needs of small businesses while also providing workforce readiness and re-entry services for residents in the Dallas area.