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MPP Program Framework

Mentor-Protégé Agreement

To join the MPP, both the selected mentor and protégé must fill out a Mentor-Protégé Agreement (MPA) and submit it to the MPP staff. This document serves as the roadmap for their relationship.

The MPA should evaluate the protégé’s business development needs based on the protégé’s completed assessment of their core operations. The mentor will specify how they plan to address those needs and establish a developmental timeline for providing assistance.

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This type of assistance might include help with internal business processes and management systems.​

This type of assistance might take the form of equity investments, loans, or bonding.​

This type of assistance might include navigating the contracting process, understanding obligations as a state contractor, or developing capability to compete for State contracts.​

This type of assistance might include help with strategic planning, identifying potential new markets for your business, or finding new contracting and partnership opportunities.​

This type of assistance might include help with general business processes and/ or other administrative support.​