The Green Bay Packers Mentor-Protégé Program will host a networking event Wednesday, Sept. 19, at 3 p.m. at the Lambeau Field Atrium.

The event will feature a panel of purchasing departments, with an opportunity to hear from experienced business leaders who will discuss their purchasing methods. Following the discussion, there will be time for networking with buyers, resource providers, government agencies, lenders and others.

Any local business professional who wishes to know more about the program or network with other professionals in the area is encouraged to attend.

To register for the event, please contact Anna Steinfest at aff@affresearch.com or 920-217-6547, or visit https://www.eventbrite.com/e/gbp-mpp-networking-event-tickets-41632323400.

The Packers Mentor-Protégé Program is now in its eighth session, but those who are interested in the program and may apply in the future are encouraged to attend the event. To learn more about the program, please visit packers.com/mentorprotege.

The Packers Mentor-Protégé Program was established to pair emerging companies in northeastern Wisconsin with established, knowledgeable, and committed companies that can provide exposure, training, resources and experience. The program places an emphasis on minority- or woman-owned small businesses, as well as veteran-owned, service-disabled veteran-owned and disabled persons-owned companies, but other companies are also considered. The program aims to foster relationships between area companies and business professionals in order to spark economic development and job creation. The Packers work with AFF Research, LLC, to administer the program.