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Protege Mentorship programs with Food Service companies

Veteran

Jerome Johnson Philadelphia , PA

I recently started a Food Service contracting company. I am in need of a major food service company so that I can enlist in their Protégé Mentorship Program.

I believe such a company could help me avoid pitfalls made when attempting to start a new company. I am willing to work hard at growing my business, and believe I could prove to be an asset to any company I am partnered with.

I am willing to learn and have experience in the industry. If anyone is aware of such a program, and could help, I would certainly appreciate it.

Thank You
Jerome

1 June 2013 2 replies Small Business

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Veteran

Jerome Johnson Philadelphia , PA

Tom thanks so much for the information. There are a few things I need to do first before I can apply. Once these are completed, I will apply through the SBA.

I do not have a LinkedIn account, but at the time of my next posted message to you I will.

I do have a question, when I read the site for the government protégé program they mention the 8(a) program. Do I have to be currently in the 8(a) program to apply to the protégé program?

I will certainly keep you posted, as I go through the process to obtain a mentor

Sincerely
Jerome

Advisor

Tom Cal, CFA San Francisco , CA

Jerome,
Here is some potentially useful information from the Small Business Administration. Please follow up here and let us know if any of the information proves helpful.

Perhaps also post to your local ACP LinkedIn subgroup.

Please also post regarding specific needs you have in regards to advice. mentoring, etc.

http://www.sba.gov/content/find-business-mentor

http://www.linkedin.com/groups?home=&gid=4246920&trk=anet_ug_hm

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