OVERVIEW:
The Air Force Mentor Protégé Program (MPP) assists eligible Small Businesses (protégés) in developing their qualifications and ability to compete for prime contract and subcontract awards by partnering with large businesses (mentors), who provide developmental assistance under individual, project-based agreements to help meet the Air Force mission.

A broad range of industries are represented in the AF MPP including Manufacturing, Information Technology Systems, Engineering Services, Environmental Services, and Cyber Security. The goal of the program is to increase the overall participation of Small Businesses in government contracts. Join this session to learn how the MPP program helps facilitate long-term business relationships in order to develop a stable industrial business base for the Air Force and DoD and hear from those currently in the program.
 
AGENDA:
1300 – 1305   Welcome and Administrative Notes            
1305 – 1320   Air Force Mentor-Protégé Program Intro     
1320 – 1330   Panelist Introductions                                    
1330 – 1430   Panel Discussion and Q&A Session            
1430 – 1445   Wrap-up                                                            
 
PANELISTS:

• David Sikora, SAF/SB
• Teresa Macalolooy, Macalogic
• Bob Johnson, S3, Inc.
• Dan Cyphers and Dejay Hayn, Skyward, Ltd

 
DETAILS ABOUT THE COLLIDER

• Date: Thursday, July 17, 2025 – 1:00pm-4:00pm
• Type of Collider: Hybrid – In-Person or Virtual
• In-Person Venue: The Hub, 31 S Main St, Dayton, OH 45402
• Recommended Parking: Reibold Garage, 25W W 5th St, Dayton, OH 45422
• Conference Room: The Upper Deck – follow the signs once you get into the Hub
• Optional Networking event after the Collider if you are interested.
• Registration: https://afrlsbhub.com/event/overview-of-the-mentor-protege-program/