Mentor Protege Program

The State of Florida's Mentor-Protégé Program is the first state-sponsored program of its type created to pair certified business enterprises with private corporations. The purpose of this program is to contribute to Florida's economic growth by increasing opportunities, developing joint ventures and providing Florida's minority, women, and service disabled veteran businesses the necessary tools for success.

The Mentor-Protégé Program enhances the capability of Florida's certified minority, women, and service disabled veteran businesses participation to compete more successfully for state government contracts. The program also provides an avenue for Florida's certified minority, women, service disabled veteran businesses to achieve entrepreneurial success and contribute to the strength and vigor of the economy in Florida.

This program encourages private sector relationships and expands our efforts to identify and respond to the developmental needs of state certified minority, women, service disabled veteran business enterprises. These relationships provide insight on the day-to-day operations of a business in areas such as marketing, management, accounting, technology, auditing, and human resource management.

Congratulations to our first Mentor Protege Partnership:
Deloitte Consulting, LLP, and ISOCORP Inc.

Congratulations to our second Mentor Protege Partnership:
Office Depot and Magnetic Imaging Supplies,Inc.

Congratulations to our third Mentor Protege Partnership:
GTECH Corporation and Flamingo Graphics

Congratulations to our fourth Mentor Protege Partnership:
Turner Construction Company and HZ Construction