Eligibility Criteria

The Georgia Mentor Protégé Connection (MPC) is a program that offers small businesses the opportunity for unprecedented access to vital information that can propel them to greater levels of productivity. In order to ensure the integrity of the program, and facilitate meaningful partnerships that are mutually beneficial, protégé firms are carefully selected for admission into the program.

Acceptance into the program requires the completion of a comprehensive application process. Our goal is to maximize the effectiveness of every mentor-protégé relationship by ensuring a good match. Some of the factors that are evaluated are: industry, location, maturity, experience, and compatibility. All protégé candidates firms must meet stringent application criteria.

Who can apply?

Every protégé candidate must:

  • Be an incorporated small business registered with the Secretary of State
  • Be nominated for admission into the program (you may not self-nominate)
  • Be a Georgia-based business owner, in business for at least three years
  • Supply financials for the most recent three years and other relevant documentation
  • Have a minimum of three full-time, non-contract employees
  • Adhere to an agreed-upon program schedule, which includes meetings, training sessions, and other required activities
  • Demonstrate community-mindedness through civic, charitable or community involvement
  • Submit a complete application packet by the application deadline
  • Include $100.00 non-refundable application fee



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Who can nominate?

Eligible small business firms must be nominated in order to be considered for the program. Established companies, business leaders, organizations, institutions and government agencies are encouraged to submit nominations. Examples of nominating enterprises include: chambers of commerce, economic development authorities, SBDC and SBA, and past mentors and corporations doing business in Georgia.

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