The Allstate Minority and Women Emerging Entrepreneurs Program (MWEE) is a joint program through UB’s School of Management Center for Entrepreneurial Leadership and the UB Center for Urban Studies, and provides resources and mentorship to help minority and women entrepreneurs move their businesses to the next stage of development. Individuals in the program learn about existing organizations and resources in the community, have opportunities to network and forge relationships with surrounding area businesses, and receive guidance on how to develop and attain realistic business goals, among many other great supports. The program is partially funded by a grant through the Allstate Foundation.