In 2024, the City of Dallas Small Business Center will launch its inaugural Mentor Protégé Program (MPP) on May 2nd. This program aims to foster the growth of local Minority and Women-Owned Businesses (M/WBE) by creating partnerships and increasing the overall success of small businesses in Dallas, TX.
The MPP provides one-on-one mentoring relationships, workshops, training sessions, and opportunities for networking. It is designed to enhance the skills and capabilities of small businesses in Dallas. The program pairs financial stable Prime Contractors with secured contracts in the City of Dallas or other municipalities with emerging M/WBE certified small business owners seeking training and knowledge to grow their financial capacity to secure contracting opportunities.
Eligible businesses can apply for the next cohort of the program at the Small Business Mentor Protégé Program – Source Dallas. The goal is to facilitate collaboration between seasoned businesses (mentors) and smaller enterprises (protégés) to help them excel as prime contractors or subcontractors in various contracting opportunities.
The City of Dallas Small Business Center was established in December 2021 to provide support-related activities that champion the growth and development needs of small businesses while also offering workforce readiness and re-entry services for residents. To learn more about eligibility criteria and program information, visit Small Business Mentor Protégé Program – Source Dallas today. Let’s work together to build a stronger future for our community through supporting small businesses.
