1. NEC WPBA MidYear Report Oct 25-March 26

Economic Development Advisory Board Regular Meeting - Canceled · 2026-05-12 · agenda_item

The National Entrepreneur Center (NEC) is providing a mid-year update on the Winter Park Business Academy (WPBA) partnership with the City of Winter Park. This program, which began October 1, 2025, and ends September 30, 2026, offers workshops, webinars, and mentoring to local entrepreneurs. The WPBA aims to support business growth and development within Winter Park. This item is currently under review as a program update. The project involves ongoing business support services, including educational programming and matchmaking for international trade opportunities. Local businesses involved in providing services or supplies for entrepreneurial development, marketing, or international trade could find opportunities. Engaging early allows businesses to understand the program's direction and potential future needs before specific contracts or solicitations are finalized.

unique participants since inception

761

unique participants so far this year

146

Local Representation

13.8 %

Webpage Views

2,338

Unique Users

644

Views of WPBA digital campaign

150,510

Program Timeline

12 Month

Total number of participants

761

Number and percentage of total participants from Winter Park Zip Codes

141

Growth in workshop attendees

135 %

Number and percentage of participants that attended a roundtable or a mentoring session

5.6 %

WPBA REACH

7,842

WPBA Impressions

25,917

WPBA Average Engagement Rate

9.1 %

Monthly E-Mails Sent

3,453

Monthly Emails Opened

1,566

Monthly Emails Click Throughs

125