Omaha Inland Port Authority

10/12/2026

🌿 Honoring Indigenous Peoples’ Day

Did you know? Omaha takes its name from the Umoⁿhoⁿ (Omaha) Nation, whose name means “upstream people.”

Long before Omaha became a city, the Omaha people lived, farmed, traded, and cared for the lands along the Missouri River. Their history, culture, and enduring connection to this region remain an essential part of Nebraska’s identity.

Today, the Omaha Inland Port Authority honors the Indigenous peoples who shaped this land and the generations who continue their legacy.

Real Investment. Real Change. Right Now.

10/09/2026

New Leadership. Continued Momentum.
The Omaha Inland Port Authority Board of Commissioners officially elected its new executive officers on October 2, 2026!

Congratulations to Carmen Tapio, Board President; Mike Riedmann, Vice President; Ernest White, Treasurer; and Mike Helgerson, Secretary.
We look forward to continued progress, strategic investment, and meaningful economic opportunities for North Omaha and the greater region.

Real Investment. Real Change. Right Now.

10/07/2026

OIPA’s Impact Fund is available now.
We’re making $1.5 million in capital available to support business growth, job creation, housing, real estate development, and community investment in North and East Omaha.
$300,000 in grant funds
Grants up to $25,000
Accepted throughout Q4
Awarded based on priority scoring
$1.2 million in loan funds
Loans up to $100,000
Processed first-come, first-served
Scan the QR code or visit www.omahaipa.com to learn more and apply.

10/07/2026

One week ago, OIPA Executive Director Garry Clark and Mark Coulter, Attorney at Rouse Frets White (former Port KC General Counsel) testified before the Nebraska Legislature’s Urban Affairs Committee on LR418, sharing an update on the Omaha Inland Port Authority’s progress, priorities, and continued work to drive investment and economic opportunity in North Omaha.

Thanks to Senator Terrell McKinney as Chair of the Urban Affairs Committee for the opportunity. The testimony highlighted OIPA’s work around the Innovation District, Airport Business Park, housing and business investment, job creation, and the partnerships being built to move these initiatives forward.

We appreciate the opportunity to keep lawmakers informed about the work underway and the return on investment these efforts can create for North Omaha, Omaha, and the State of Nebraska.

Real Investment. Real Change. Right Now.

10/01/2026

The Omaha Inland Port Authority is a public entity working to advance inclusive economic development across Omaha. We’re asking residents, workers, and community members to share their thoughts on OIPA's work, current projects like the Airport Business Park and Innovation District, and what matters most for the future of this area!
We're launching our 2026 Community Survey today, and it takes just a few minutes to complete. Your responses will directly shape how OIPA serves this community going forward.
After you take the anonymous survey, you'll be entered into a raffle to win one of thirty gift cards!
The survey closes November 28.
Link: https://bit.ly/4iMeuTi

09/22/2026

🍂 You're Invited!
Join the Omaha Inland Port Authority for the OIPA Fall Social on Thursday, October 22, from 4–6 PM!
Connect, collaborate and enjoy an afternoon of conversation with fellow community and business leaders.
Reserve your spot today! https://www.eventbrite.com/e/oipa-fall-social-tickets-2001031803992?aff=oddtdtcreator

09/22/2026

The Omaha Inland Port Authority (OIPA) is proud to be represented at the 2026 AAPA Annual Convention & Expo, September 28–30 in New Orleans.

OIPA Executive Director Garry Clark will speak on “From Freight to Futures: How Inland Ports Can Drive Community Transformation,” highlighting how inland ports can serve as catalysts for economic development, infrastructure investment, workforce opportunity, innovation and community transformation.

The three-day convention will feature nine tracks and more than 50 sessions, bringing together the people who power ports across the U.S., Canada, the Caribbean and Latin America.

We’re excited to share the OIPA story and the work underway in North Omaha with port and economic development leaders from across the Americas.

Details and registration: bit.ly/AAPA-AC-2026

09/16/2026

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09/15/2026

As OIPA continues to grow, we’re aligning our organizational chart, titles, and responsibilities to better compete with regional and national trends.
James Caraway II will transition to Deputy Director of Real Estate & Industry, with an expanded focus on real estate coordination, developer and industry engagement, and business retention, expansion, and attraction within the OIPA boundary.

This is one step in a broader Q4 2026 organizational realignment designed to strengthen clarity, accountability, and impact.
Real Change. Real Investment. Right Now

09/15/2026

Community, we want to hear from you—and we want to keep you informed!

Join the Omaha Inland Port Authority Community Advisory Committee for our Quarterly Community Meeting. This is an opportunity to learn more about OIPA, hear updates on the work and progress from the past three months, connect with OIPA leadership and the Community Advisory Committee, and learn what’s ahead.

Whether you’ve been following OIPA’s work from the beginning or you’re just learning about us, this meeting is for you.
📅 Tuesday, September 15
⏰ 6:00 PM
📍 Metropolitan Community College
5300 N. 30th Street, Building 10, Room 110 (Auditorium)
Come learn. Come connect. Come be part of the conversation about the investment and opportunities taking shape in our community.
Real Change. Real Investment. Right Now.