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Port Authority of Winona
Phone: : 507-457-8250
The Port Authority of Winona, is the economic development arm of the City of Winona. The Port Authority works to expand and diversify the tax base, and to create new opportunities for the growth of businesses, workforce, and housing in Winona. The Port Authority has a variety of financing tools, including a revolving loan fund, to create new economic development opportunities. In addition, the Port Authority promotes waterborne transportation.
The Port Authority is a leader in promoting development and redevelopment in the City of Winona and works with partners including the Winona Area Chamber of Commerce and Opportunity Winona.
Learn about current and historical Port Authority of Winona projects and developments:
Established in 1968, the Port Authority of Winona fosters waterborne transportation by operating two docks and the fleeting area within the Commercial Harbor and serves as the community leader for economic development activities for the City of Winona.
The Port Authority of Winona meets on the second Thursday of each month at 4:00 pm in the Council Chambers on the third floor of City Hall. The Port Authority of Winona is governed by seven Commissioners appointed by the Mayor, two of whom are City Council members.
PORT AUTHORITY COMMISSIONERS PORT AUTHORITY STAFF
Michael Cichanowski, President Chad Ubl, Executive Secretary & City Manager
Term Expires: March 18, 2028
Lucy McMartin, Assistant Executive Secretary &
Dana Johnson, Vice President Director of Community Development
Term Expires: March 18, 2028
Jessica Wojahn, Director of Finance
Michael Hansen, Treasurer
Term Expires: March 18, 2024 City Engineer
George Borzyskowski, City Council Nick Larson, Development Coordinator
Term Expires: December 31, 2026
Steve Young, City Council
Term Expires: December 31, 2026
Ernest Gorman
Term Expires: March 18, 2024
Laurie Lucas
Term Expires: March 18, 2028
Need more information?
Please contact Port staff here.
Winona has been here for more than 150 years. We have businesses that have been here that long and more starting every day. Winona is known for its entrepreneurial spirit and is a safe and healthy community.
Winona offers you access to all that you need: a welcoming community, a thriving manufacturing base, a skilled workforce, and three post-secondary educational institutions which provide opportunities for collaboration and training.
Winona has a variety of programs and resources to assist businesses that are looking for economic opportunity to locate or expand their business presence in Winona. The Port Authority can assist you in developing the partnerships needed for your business.
Click the “Business Resources” tab to the left to learn more about what Winona has to offer growing businesses and how the Port Authority of Winona can help your business succeed.