The Mason Enterprise Center specializes in small business services, government contracting, international business, entrepreneurship, technology ventures and telework initiatives. The Mason Enterprise Center provides business owners with access to faculty, students, alumni, researchers, information sources, inventions and other resources required to help expand businesses, improve organizations and strengthen the economy. The George Mason Enterprise Center includes the following programs:

International Business Development Program (IBDP) www.masonenterprisecenter.org/intl/
A customized program to assist companies in achieving practical business results in key IT marketplaces worldwide. Program services include consultation, international market planning and business partnerships. The program is customized to prepare and promote companies for the Mentor-Protege Program.

Mentor-Protègè Program (MPP) www.mentorprotege.gmu.edu
The Mentor-Protègè Program supports a Department of Defense (DoD) program and serves as a vehicle for building long-term business relationships among major DoD contractors and 8(a) small disadvantaged businesses and women-owned small businesses. George Mason University serves as a third party developmental assistance provider to protègè firms in the following areas:

• general business management
• engineering and technical areas
• training

The Procurement Technical Assistance Program (PTAP) www.vaptap.org
The Procurement Technical Assistance Program (PTAP) is a Defense Logistics Agency and George Mason University cooperative agreement to provide assistance to increase contracting and sub-contracting activity among small businesses, major prime contractors, and federal, state and local government in this locality. Its services include: counseling on business and proposal development, small business programs, program management and other procurement matters, as well as, market research, outreach and educational programs.

George Mason University's Telework and Training Centers (TTC) www.gmutelework.com
George Mason University's Telework and Training Centers (TTC) provide close-to-home alternative workspaces, which help reduce travel, increase productivity, and improve worker morale. Offices are available in four Northern Virginia locations at an affordable rate. Each workspace is fully equipped with computer, telephone, high-speed internet access, and access to a copier, fax machine and network printer. Flexible lease options are available. Call today. Start tomorrow!

George Mason Small Business Development Center (SBDC) www.sbdc.org
Northern Virginia SBDC's provide business assistance, counseling and training to growing companies and entrepreneurs. One-on-one counseling and business courses are available in the areas of start-up sources of capital, accounting, management, marketing and business planning. Prince William County businesses can obtain services at any of the regional SBDCs. Call us for additional information.