Mentor Protégé Connection Program Overview

The Georgia Mentor Protégé Connection (MPC) is a business development program administered by the Georgia Education Foundation (GEF) in partnership with the Department of Economic Development and the Georgia Institute of Technology. Emerging firms who are accepted into the program have an opportunity to make tremendous strides in areas such as business acumen, methods and procedures, competitiveness and capability. The ultimate goal of the program is to create jobs and spur economic growth throughout the state of Georgia by building the capacity of small business firms.

Program Goals
  • Increase the number of jobs in Georgia through business development
  • Expand the Georgia economy through sustainable business revenue growth
  • Develop the business acumen, performance capacity and competitiveness of small businesses.
  • Stimulate new business growth opportunities for both small businesses and their mentor corporations.
  • Cultivate opportunities for small business firms to expand their business operations globally
  • Help emerging firms avoid the pitfalls and mistakes that hinder business growth
  • Teach small businesses firms how to optimize revenues, expense controls and cash flow
  • Expose mentor corporations to potential new suppliers and contractors
  • Allow protégé principals to tap into the experience and expertise of senior executives
  • Facilitate relationships that are mutually beneficial and profitable for all
  • Assist protégé firms with the selection and implementation of technology solutions
  • Enlarge the community of proven suppliers who are ready to do business – with you
Program Opportunities
  • Scheduled coaching meetings between protégé principals and mentor executives
  • Access to training sessions, seminars and workshops
  • Site visits and facility tours to explore new technologies
  • Strategic planning and goal-setting assistance
  • Shadowing opportunities for small business staff members with their corporate counterparts
  • Access to business documentation, forms and schedules
  • Ongoing support in dealing with questions, concerns and business obstacles