https://www.omahaipa.com Omaha Inland Port Authority News Feed Tue, 02 Jun 2026 11:12:04 +0000 en-US https://www.omahaipa.com/news-and-media/news/p/item/67672/what-is-a-port-authority https://www.omahaipa.com/news-and-media/news/p/item/67672/what-is-a-port-authority Wed, 20 May 2026 05:00:00 +0000 To understand what a Port Authority is, one must first look past the literal definition of a "port." While traditionally associated with coastal docks and maritime trade, a modern Port Authority, such as the Omaha Inland Port Authority (OIPA), is a specialized governmental or quasi-governmental entity designed to serve as... https://www.omahaipa.com/news-and-media/news/p/item/67542/omaha-inland-port-authority-launches-new-site-to-support-education-engagement-and-economic-development https://www.omahaipa.com/news-and-media/news/p/item/67542/omaha-inland-port-authority-launches-new-site-to-support-education-engagement-and-economic-development Mon, 11 May 2026 05:00:00 +0000 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEThe new site, developed with Golden Shovel Agency, is a hub for site selectors, developers, existing businesses, and residentsOmaha, NE– Omaha Inland Port Authority (OIPA) has announced the launch of a new website designed to put the economic development organization’s message front and center for its target audience... https://www.omahaipa.com/news-and-media/news/p/item/67134/omaha-inland-port-authority-launches-funding-and-partnership-opportunities-to-drive-economic-liberation-in-north-&-east-omaha https://www.omahaipa.com/news-and-media/news/p/item/67134/omaha-inland-port-authority-launches-funding-and-partnership-opportunities-to-drive-economic-liberation-in-north-&-east-omaha Mon, 06 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0000 OMAHA, NE – The Omaha Inland Port Authority (OIPA) is excited to announced a coordinated set of funding opportunities and Requests for Proposals (RFPs) designed to accelerate economic growth, expand access to capital, and create long-term pathways to ownership and opportunity across North and East Omaha. This release includes the launch... https://www.omahaipa.com/news-and-media/news/p/item/66949/omaha-inland-port-authority-announces-manne-cook-as-senior-director-of-planning-and-innovation https://www.omahaipa.com/news-and-media/news/p/item/66949/omaha-inland-port-authority-announces-manne-cook-as-senior-director-of-planning-and-innovation Tue, 24 Mar 2026 05:00:00 +0000 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEThe Omaha Inland Port Authority (OIPA) is proud to announce the appointment of Manuel “Manne” Cook as Senior Director of Planning and Innovation, a key leadership role advancing the Authority’s vision for equitable, innovation-driven development across North and East Omaha.Manne Cook is an accomplished urban planner, designer, and... https://www.omahaipa.com/news-and-media/news/p/item/66085/omaha-port-authority-makes-key-hires-moves-toward-90m-statefunded-business-park-project https://www.omahaipa.com/news-and-media/news/p/item/66085/omaha-port-authority-makes-key-hires-moves-toward-90m-statefunded-business-park-project Mon, 12 Jan 2026 06:00:00 +0000 OMAHA — The publicly funded Omaha Inland Port Authority has taken new strides — including hiring three more top managers and greenlighting the purchase of long-awaited business park property — to help attain its goal of creating jobs and economic prosperity in one of Nebraska’s poorest areas.Authorized by a 2021... https://www.omahaipa.com/news-and-media/news/p/item/66086/omaha-inland-port-authority-investing-120m-in-the-city https://www.omahaipa.com/news-and-media/news/p/item/66086/omaha-inland-port-authority-investing-120m-in-the-city Tue, 02 Dec 2025 06:00:00 +0000 OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) - Omaha Inland Port Authority officials call it a transformational moment for the city.The Inland Port Authority board is making plans to put more than $120 million into a part of town that desperately needs jobs, affordable housing and economic development. But this is a song that... https://www.omahaipa.com/news-and-media/news/p/item/66087/omaha-inland-port-authority-shares-updates-at-first-public-stakeholder-meeting https://www.omahaipa.com/news-and-media/news/p/item/66087/omaha-inland-port-authority-shares-updates-at-first-public-stakeholder-meeting Tue, 02 Dec 2025 06:00:00 +0000 OMAHA, Neb. —The Omaha Inland Port Authority held its first public stakeholders meeting on Tuesday.Executive Director Garry Clark, who took on the role this summer, shared updates on the major focuses, the Innovation District and the Airport Business Park."We are not here to displace," Clark told attendees. "We're not here... https://www.omahaipa.com/news-and-media/news/p/item/65801/oedc-hosts-public-meeting-as-airport-business-park-project-moves-in-new-direction https://www.omahaipa.com/news-and-media/news/p/item/65801/oedc-hosts-public-meeting-as-airport-business-park-project-moves-in-new-direction Wed, 15 Oct 2025 05:00:00 +0000 OMAHA, Neb. (KMTV) — After announcing a neighborhood in east Omaha would no longer be considered for a proposed Airport business park, the Omaha Economic Development Corporation held a public meeting to give updates and gather input from neighbors on how to move the project forward.To read the full article... https://www.omahaipa.com/news-and-media/news/p/item/65804/north-omaha-residents-weigh-in-on-innovation-district-plan https://www.omahaipa.com/news-and-media/news/p/item/65804/north-omaha-residents-weigh-in-on-innovation-district-plan Thu, 07 Aug 2025 05:00:00 +0000 OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) - North Omaha residents are weighing in on the future of a major development project.The Omaha Inland Port Authority invited residents and business owners to a workshop Thursday night.The organization wants the public’s input on how to use $30 million from the Nebraska Legislature for the North... https://www.omahaipa.com/news-and-media/news/p/item/65803/omaha-inland-port-authority-welcomes-new-director https://www.omahaipa.com/news-and-media/news/p/item/65803/omaha-inland-port-authority-welcomes-new-director Mon, 14 Jul 2025 05:00:00 +0000 OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) - A Washington, D.C., man educated in Nebraska is returning to take the helm at the Omaha Inland Port Authority.Garry Clark started his job as OPIA director on Monday after the board approved his hire on July 3. The nine-person city commission appointed by the mayor oversees... https://www.omahaipa.com/news-and-media/news/p/item/65802/neighbors-push-back-omaha-city-council-approves-inland-port-authority-board https://www.omahaipa.com/news-and-media/news/p/item/65802/neighbors-push-back-omaha-city-council-approves-inland-port-authority-board Thu, 05 Jun 2025 05:00:00 +0000 OMAHA, Neb. (KMTV) — Neighbors came to city hall Tuesday, many ready to make their voices heard on a project and process that they feel hasn't granted much for community input. This Inland Port Authority Board will oversee projects in a designated area like the proposed Airport Business Park. A... https://www.omahaipa.com/news-and-media/news/p/item/67674/real-investment-real-change-right-now https://www.omahaipa.com/news-and-media/news/p/item/67674/real-investment-real-change-right-now Wed, 20 May 2026 05:00:00 +0000 Omaha Inland Port Authority Advances Inclusive Economic DevelopmentThe Omaha Inland Port Authority was officially created by the Omaha City Council on Jan. 9, 2024, and made possible by The Municipal Inland Port Authority Act passed by the state in 2021. OIPA is now a public entity dedicated to advancing inclusive...