Part 6: Small Business Administration (SBA) Mentor-Protégé Program

Podcast

December 15, 2021

Join Cherry Bekaert’s Government Contractor Services Group for part six of our podcast series discussing various aspects of the Small Business Administration’s (SBA) 8(a) Business Development Program. In this episode, Brynn McNeil, an Assurance Partner in Cherry Bekaert’s Government Contracting practice and Eric Poppe, a Managing Director in the Firm’s GovCon practice give an overview of the Small Business Administration (SBA) Mentor-Protégé Program, including program goals, eligibility requirements, benefits from both the mentor and protégé perspective and why it’s advantageous to participate in the program.

This is our first podcast on the SBA Mentor-Protégé Program, and we will be doing future podcasts on this topic, highlighting compliance issues, including limitations on subcontracting, accounting and financial reporting considerations, pricing considerations and best practices.

Our Government Contractor Services group has an in-depth understanding of the 8(a) program and advises a number of 8(a) government contractors through each step of the process to add value and anticipate ongoing opportunities. From the initial important decisions made in becoming an 8(a), to the first contract, to how the company is growing throughout the life of the program.

If you haven’t already, catch up on other episodes in our podcast series discussing various aspects of the Small Business Administration’s (SBA) 8(a) Business Development Program:

 

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Brynn McNeil

Assurance Services

Partner, Cherry Bekaert LLP
Partner, Cherry Bekaert Advisory LLC

Eric Poppe

Advisory Services

Managing Director, Cherry Bekaert Advisory LLC

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