Small businesses, entrepreneurs and startups will have an opportunity to learn how to unlock new opportunities for growth with strategic partnerships for their businesses Wednesday, May 27.

The Wyoming APEX Accelerator will sponsor "Pathway to Procurement: The SBA and DoW Mentor-Protégé Program," a webinar scheduled noon-1 p.m. To register, go here.

Wyoming APEX Accelerator, part of the Wyoming Small Business Development Center (SBDC) Network housed at the University of Wyoming, is the state's expert for government contracting assistance.

Entering a mentor-protégé agreement can be a game-changer for government contractors, offering access to expert guidance, increased bonding capacity and expanded bidding opportunities. The training ensures attendees have the foundational knowledge to determine if a partnership is the right move for their business's future.

The webinar will provide businesses a comprehensive road map for navigating federal partnership programs.

During the webinar, attendees will learn:

-- Mentor-Protégé Program fundamentals: Understand the core objectives of the Mentor-Protégé Program and how it benefits small businesses.

-- The partnership process: A step-by-step guide on how the process works, from initial interest to formal agreement.

-- Building strategic alliances: Learn the best practices for identifying the right partner and creating a mutually beneficial relationship.

-- The Department of War (DoW) Mentor-Protégé Program: A specialized look at the DoW's specific program requirements and how it differs from other federal agency offerings.

For more information, call Tyler Schanck, marketing, communications and database manager for the Wyoming SBDC Network, at (307) 343-0925 or email [email protected].

The Wyoming SBDC Network offers business expertise to help Wyoming residents think about, launch, grow, reinvent or exit their business. The Wyoming SBDC Network is supported by state funds from the Wyoming Business Council and funded, in part, through a cooperative agreement with the U.S. Small Business Administration.