ABOUT THE CONFERENCE

EDAC Mentor/Protege Institute is an initiative of the Entrepreneurial Development & Assistance Center (EDAC) at Morgan State University (MSU). If you are looking for a real competitive edge in today’s ultra tough federal contracting market, then you need to attend the EDAC Mentor Protégé Institute Conference.

Taking time out to attend a conference, can be taxing on your business. However, this ½ day event will give you the competitive edge that you need to successfully win major contracts. The conference will bring together DoD (Department of Defense) and Civilian agencies, Major Federal Contractors, Protégé and potential-Protégé firms to share tips on winning large federal contracts and creating match making opportunities.   

WHO SHOULD ATTEND

• 8a Companies
• SDB Companies
• WOSB Companies
• HUBZone Companies
• Technology Companies
• SBIR/STTR Firms
• Companies looking to expand their market to include federal marketplace

The EDAC Mentor/Protégé Institute is a strategic partnership between an HBCU (Morgan State University “MSU”) and a Small Disadvantaged Business (PREEMPT CORP).  The mission of the Institute is to:

1. Enhance the success rate and results of Small Disadvantaged Businesses (Protégés) by strengthening their ability to compete for defense and other federal contracts as well as commercial contracts;
2. Establish MSU as the premier institution to focus solely on providing support for successful Mentor/Protégé programs;  
3. Foster participation of MSU Students, Faculty, Small Disadvantaged Businesses (SDB) as subcontractors and suppliers for the institute’s training programs including Pre-Mentor Protégé training;
4. Provide justification and lobbying support for Federal Agencies and others in support of Mentor/Protégé program funding.

LOCATION INFORMATION

Here is the information on the location for our meeting (I have included the link as well (http://www.dcbar.org/directions/index.cfm):

DC Bar Conference Center

1101 K Street NW (Corner of 12th and K Street)
Suite 200
Washington, DC 20005-4210
202-737-4700

Metro
Take the Red, Orange, or Blue line train to the Metro Center station. Exit on 12th and G Streets. Walk three blocks north to K Street. The D.C. Bar is at the corner of 12th and K Streets NW. (There is a Starbucks located near the metro station exit at 12^th and G for Starbucks lovers)

From 95 North (Northeast Suburban Maryland and Baltimore)
Follow 95 South to Exit 19 (Route 50 West/John Hanson Highway). This becomes New York Avenue. Travel 6 miles on New York Avenue and then bear right onto Eye Street for one block. Turn right on 12th Street. Follow 12th Street one block to K Street. The D.C. Bar is at the corner of 12th and K Streets NW.

From 95 South (Richmond and Springfield)
Follow 95 North and 395 North. 395 North crosses 14th Street Bridge into Washington. Stay in right lane and continue on 395 North. Take 12th Street exit and follow through tunnel straight ahead seven blocks to K Street. The D.C. Bar is at the corner of 12th and K Streets NW.

From Dulles Airport (Fairfax and Tysons Corner)
Follow signs from terminal to Washington (Dulles Airport Access Road). Follow to 66 East. 66 East crosses the Roosevelt Bridge and feeds onto Constitution Avenue. From Constitution Avenue turn left on 12th Street and follow seven blocks to K Street. The D.C. Bar is at the corner of 12th and K Streets NW.

From Old Town, Alexandria
Follow the George Washington Parkway (Washington Street in Old Town) to the 395 North exit. From 395, staying in the right lane, take 12th Street exit and follow through tunnel straight ahead seven blocks to K Street. The D.C. Bar is at the corner of 12th and K Streets NW.

From I-270 (Northwest Suburban Maryland and
Rockville/Gaithersburg)
Follow 270 in right lane to 495 toward northern Virginia. Take Exit 14, George Washington Parkway. Follow parkway to Roosevelt Bridge exit, which feeds onto Constitution Avenue. From Constitution Avenue turn left on 12th Street and follow seven blocks to K Street. D.C. Bar is at the corner of 12th and K Streets NW.

Daytime Parking

Colonial Parking Location 652, 12th Street between K and L Streets NW.
Weekdays: 7 a.m.–8 p.m. Phone 202-295-8100

Colonial Location 437, 11th Street between K and L Streets NW
Weekdays 6:30 a.m.–7 p.m. Phone 202-295-8100.

Colonial Location 718, 11th Street between K Street and New York Avenue NW
Weekdays 7 a.m.–7 p.m. Phone 202-295-8100

Central Park Location 452, 11th Street between K Street and New York Avenue NW
Weekdays 7 a.m.–9:30 p.m. Phone 202-496-9605.

Nation Parking, 11th Street between K and New York Avenue NW
Weekdays 6 a.m.–7 p.m., Saturday 6 a.m.–3 p.m., Sunday 8 a.m.–4p.m. Phone 202-216-0093

Central Location 146, 12th Street between Eye and K Streets NW
Weekdays: 6 a.m.–7 p.m. Phone 202-496-4200.

Park American Inc, One Franklin Square, 13th between K and L Streets NW
Weekdays: 6 a.m.–8 p.m. Phone 202-216-4296

Central Park Location 206, 13th Street between Eye and K Streets NW
Weekdays 7 a.m.–7 p.m. Phone 202-496-9605.

MarcParc, Eye Street between 12th & 13th Streets NW.
Weekdays: 6:30 a.m.–8:30 p.m. Phone 202-464-2900

Central Location 234, Eye Street between 12th & 13th Streets NW
Weekdays: 6:30 a.m.–7 p.m. Phone 202-496-4200.