The Institute for Entrepreneurial Excellence (IEE), part of the University of Pittsburgh's office of Innovation & Entrepreneurship, has served businesses throughout Western Pennsylvania for nearly 30 years. Offering a dynamic mix of consulting, education and networking opportunities, the IEE strives to be the region's innovative leader in economic development. Through its five centers - Pitt's Small Business Development Center (SBDC), PantherlabWorks, Urban & Community Entrepreneurship Program (UCEP), Entrepreneurial Fellows Center (EFC) and ICC Membership - the IEE contributes to the development and growth of businesses of any kind, including multi-generational family businesses, established small businesses, startups and every entrepreneurial endeavor in between.