The Green Bay Packers are once again facilitating a mentor business program in hopes of improving business growth, economic development, and job creation in Wisconsin. The program pairs emerging businesses with established, knowledgeable and committed companies to help provide insight on how to get their business to the next level. Mentors and emerging companies are expected to participate in program events and presentations, as well as meet monthly with one another. The program is put on by the Packers and AFF Research, LLC and primarily focuses on businesses owned by minorities, women, veterans, service-disabled veterans, or disabled persons, however other regional small businesses are encouraged to apply. Door County has had businesses participate in the program in past years such as Glide NEW Segway Tours. 

Owner Nick Dokolas said one of the best parts of the program was receiving the feedback about his own business from the business he was paired with:

 Those interested in applying can do so at www.affresearch.com/mentor-protege/