Live and Work Locally in Northeast Indiana

1-month Fort Wayne Museum of Art Family Membership

Special invite to Meet Me at 5:05 Networking event

5% in down payment assistance and closing costs for eligible buyers through the Hoosier Homes program (Separate application process and requirements, click link to learn more)

Total Incentive

$11,700

Description

Your Next Career Starts in Northeast Indiana

Looking for a place where your career can grow and your cost of living makes life easier? Make your move to Northeast Indiana—a region of eleven welcoming counties where opportunity, community, and affordability come together.

The counties highlighted above make up the Northeast Indiana region.

Strong Career Opportunities Across Northeast Indiana

Northeast Indiana is home to a diverse and growing job market with opportunities across a wide range of industries. The region’s economy is supported by strong employers in advanced manufacturing, healthcare, logistics, defense, life sciences, and agriculture, offering career paths for professionals at many stages.

From global manufacturers and innovative startups to leading healthcare systems and growing small businesses, Northeast Indiana provides a place where you can build a stable career while enjoying a high quality of life. With shorter commutes, affordable housing, and communities that value hard work and collaboration, many professionals find it easier to grow their careers here than in larger, more expensive metros.

Find Your Job in Northeast Indiana

Explore top employers and career opportunities across Northeast Indiana→

How the Process Works

We make it simple to pursue local job opportunities and relocate to the Indy Region.

Apply on MakeMyMove
Submit your application to join the Work Local in the Indy Region program.
Start Your Job Search
Use the Employment Guide to explore roles, connect with employers, and begin applying.
Secure a Local Job + Housing
Once you’ve accepted a qualifying job and secured housing anywhere in Northeast Indiana, you’re eligible to move through the program.
Make Your Move
Welcome to Northeast Indiana! You’ll join a supportive network of residents, employers, and community partners ready to help you thrive.

Am I eligible?

The Northeast Indiana Region is looking for people who:

Make at least $20,000 in their current employment and will secure new full-time employment earning at least $50,000 annually in Northeast Indiana for the entirety of the program term
Currently reside outside of Indiana
Are 18 years or older
Will relocate primary residence to Northeast Indiana within 6 months
Will provide employment and residency documentation to determine eligibility
Remote workers, gig workers and self-employed workers are not eligible