Summary of SBA’s Final Rule on Mentor-Protégé Programs

PilieroMazza – Today, SBA issued its final rule making changes to its rules on joint ventures, the mentor protégé program, the Section 8(a) program, and much more.  In developing this final rule, SBA reviewed and considered the many comments it received, and PilieroMazza believes that the final rule makes many positive changes that will simplify its procedures for small businesses, particularly 8(a) program participants.  Below we summarize major changes in the final rule.