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Dan Ridenour, Mayor of Muncie, Indiana, explains why the city is the perfect community to call home. In addition to being a vibrant college town, Muncie offers an extensive trail system, a great economy, and plenty of outdoor adventure options for everyone to enjoy.

Dan Ridenour

Mayor of Muncie

“We would love to welcome you here”

Muncie, Indiana, is so much more than a quaint downtown, a stellar university, and a bustling town full of local restaurants and shops. It's a truly welcoming community with everything you could want, just around the corner.

Dale Basham

Mr. Muncie

It's all just around the corner in Muncie, Indiana

Richard Ivy, Deputy Mayor of Muncie, Indiana, has seen first hand what makes the city such a great place to be - and it all begins with the people.

Richard Ivy

Deputy Mayor of Muncie

"I believe Muncie is a great place because of the people"

Geoffrey Mearns, President of Ball State University, shares why Muncie is the perfect college town. Muncie offers distinct advantages, from a lower cost of living to fantastic cultural and recreational opportunities to friendly people and an inspiring local history.

Geoffrey Mearns

President of Ball State University

"Discover for yourself what Muncie has to offer"

Olivia Fellows, a Ball State University alum, shares why she has decided to call Muncie home. Olivia fell in love with Muncie by meeting the people who were a part of Muncie and doing things to make the city better.

Olivia Fellows

Ball State University Alum

Finding your place in Muncie, Indiana

Haley Brocki, a Ball State University alum, explains why Muncie is the perfect community for young professionals. Olivia started her community involvement through Muncie young professionals, which helped her get a better understanding of the community and how to invest in it.

Haley Brocki

"Muncie is a great place for young professionals"

Ball State University alum Amanda Reninger explains how her initial perspective of Muncie, Indiana, changed drastically and why she decided to stay and start her business in the community.

Amanda Reninger

"There’s a lot of opportunity for growth and getting involved in the community"

“Muncie is a great place to live, laugh, and love, and I promise you, you’re going to love it here.”

"Somewhere Between Louisville and Mayberry"

Upon hosting, IRONMAN Indiana, Muncie Mayor Dan Ridenour wanted to document what hosting such a global event means for the City of Muncie.

Muncie hosts Ironman 2021

Laura Hill shares why she thinks Muncie is a special place to live

Jen Hense talks about her move to Muncie from the Chicago suburbs

"Our kids have passed through the public school system...and they're really good."

Mary Talks Raising Kids in Muncie, Indiana

Hoosier Hospitality can be found around every corner in Muncie, Indiana. Located just over an hour northeast of Indianapolis, Muncie possesses a small town college vibe without forgoing big city amenities. Home to Ball State University, the city features arts and entertainment attractions, sporting events, and unique neighborhoods that offer plenty for the whole family - or just a night out with friends.

Muncie

Hoosier Hospitality can be found around every corner in Muncie, Indiana. Located just over an hour northeast of Indianapolis, Muncie possesses a small town college vibe without forgoing big city amenities. Home to Ball State University, the city features arts and entertainment attractions, sporting events, and unique neighborhoods that offer plenty for the whole family - or just a night out with friends. A revitalized downtown area offers an abundance of shopping opportunities and fresh, local restaurants. Muncie’s craft beer renaissance has been spearheaded by Elm Street and Guardian Brewing, both of which deliver distinctive flavors and welcoming tap rooms. The Cornerstone Center for the Arts provides opportunities for creative expression and educational programs, while the Muncie Ballet and the Muncie Symphony Orchestra bring the local performing arts scene to life. The vibrant community coupled with affordable housing and bountiful cultural and recreational opportunities make Muncie a perfect place to put down your roots.

The Muncie Afghan Refugee Resettlement Committee (MARRC) was created in 2021 to welcome refugees from Afghanistan, many of whom helped our country’s military effort against Al-Qaeda and the Taliban. So far, Muncie has welcomed multiple refugee families from Camp Atterbury to become currently integrated in the community. 

Hoosier Hospitality can be found around every corner in Muncie, Indiana. Located just over an hour northeast of Indianapolis, Muncie possesses a small town college vibe without forgoing big city amenities. Home to Ball State University, the city features arts and entertainment attractions, sporting events, and unique neighborhoods that offer plenty for the whole family - or just a night out with friends. People that relocate to Muncie within the next 6-12 months can receive up to $6,000 in incentives.


Hoosier Hospitality can be found around every corner in Muncie, Indiana. Located just over an hour northeast of Indianapolis, Muncie possesses a small town college vibe without forgoing big city amenities. Home to Ball State University, the city features arts and entertainment attractions, sporting events, and unique neighborhoods that offer plenty for the whole family - or just a night out with friends. A revitalized downtown area offers an abundance of shopping opportunities and fresh, local restaurants. Muncie’s craft beer renaissance has been spearheaded by Elm Street and Guardian Brewing, both of which deliver distinctive flavors and welcoming tap rooms. The Cornerstone Center for the Arts provides opportunities for creative expression and educational programs, while the Muncie Ballet and the Muncie Symphony Orchestra bring the local performing arts scene to life. The vibrant community coupled with affordable housing and bountiful cultural and recreational opportunities make Muncie a perfect place to put down your roots.

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Co-working space courtesy of The Innovation Connector

Access to the Ball State University library

Help Desk for connecting to local resources

One semester Rec Fit pass at Ball State University

Employee pricing for BSU athletic tickets

“It’s just knowing that if we go out of town, I can run next door and ask our neighbor to keep an eye on our house and pick up our mail. We never made those connections in Dallas. That’s something that we really missed — having that sense of community.”

Carla Donahue

Remote Worker

"Participants are frankly spoiled with opportunities."

Matt Jorgensen and Kayla Sis

Moved to Greater Lafayette

"It's a place that you feel like you can really get to know people.”

Patti O’Callaghan

West Lafayette Resident

Forming a Book Club in West Lafayette

Mike Dunkle

The Story of North Chauncey Avenue

Lindsay Mason

Entrepreneur and Business Owner

"We're really establishing a community family."

Merwan Abdelmajeed

Diversity and Community makes Work from Purdue an attractive program

Dr. Trey Gorden

Tippecanoe Battlefield Museum Manager

The story of Indiana's oldest tourist destination

West Lafayette

Sitting just across the Wabash River, an hour northwest of Indianapolis, lies West Lafayette, Indiana, home of Purdue University. Rich with tradition, West Lafayette has grown into a vibrant and innovative Midwestern community. You’ll find eclectic shopping, quaint coffee shops, and local restaurants and breweries to go along with beautiful parks and miles of scenic walking and bike trails. Whether you’re looking for a thriving arts and culture scene or a hub for like-minded entrepreneurs and innovators, West Lafayette is a city focused on bringing people together.

Sitting just across the Wabash River, an hour northwest of Indianapolis, lies West Lafayette, Indiana, home of Purdue University. Rich with tradition, West Lafayette has grown into a vibrant and innovative Midwestern community. Purdue University is building a first-of-its-kind community of (and for) remote workers. Come live on campus, access university resources and network with builders, business folks and Boilermakers of all stripes. Select candidates will receive a $5,000 relocation stipend* that can be applied to moving costs, housing, co-working space, childcare and more. 

Sitting just across the Wabash River, an hour northwest of Indianapolis, lies West Lafayette, Indiana, home of Purdue University. Rich with tradition, West Lafayette has grown into a vibrant and innovative Midwestern community. You’ll find eclectic shopping, quaint coffee shops, and local restaurants and breweries to go along with beautiful parks and miles of scenic walking and bike trails. Whether you’re looking for a thriving arts and culture scene or a hub for like-minded entrepreneurs and innovators, West Lafayette is a city focused on bringing people together.

Work from Purdue

Purdue University is building a first-of-its-kind community of (and for) remote workers. Come live on campus, access university resources and network with builders, business folks and boilermakers of all stripes. Select candidates will receive a $5,000 relocation stipend* that can be applied to moving costs, housing, co-working space, childcare and more. 

*For more information, visit the Work from Purdue website at www.workfrompurdue.com.

Why Work from Purdue?

• Live in a vibrant neighborhood of innovation, collaboration, and togetherness.
• Gain access to multiple resources and activities on-campus.
• Become a part of a continuously growing and developing community.

Program Benefits

• $1,000-$5,000 stipends for select, qualified candidates who relocate to live & work in Discovery Park District.
• Networking events, professional development programming, and entrepreneurial services through the Foundry.
• 50% discount on Touchdown Desk membership at Convergence co-working space.

In addition, you’ll receive discounts on select continued education programs through Purdue Online, gain a free membership with the Greater Lafayette Commerce, and discounted gym memberships at Parkwest Fitness.

NEWS: WalletHub has ranked West Lafayette No. 8 overall on its list of 2022’s Best College Towns & Cities in America.

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Jimmy Mena

Shahil Shrestha

Earl Bicar

Moved to West Lafayette

Ashlee Shroyer

Social Media Manager, Purdue University

Monique McClain

Purdue Grad

Lokesh

Tetia Lee

CEO, The Arts Federation

Ethan Kingery

Convergence Center Property Manager

Zach Beauvais

Greater ROC

Great Minds, Great Ideas Propel Greater Rochester Forward

"I followed my heart to Rochester."

Located at the confluence of Lake Ontario, the Erie Canal, and the Finger Lakes, Greater Rochester spans nine counties, more than a million people, and New York State’s fourth-largest city. With big city assets and small-town connectivity, Greater Rochester has it all. Close to major markets without the major market expense, the region boasts real estate costs well below major metros and one of the nation’s shortest commutes. And as New York State’s fastest-growing midsized metro in 2021, it’s no wonder Rochester ranked #5 on Ownerly’s list of America’s Best Cities for Remote Workers. Greater Rochester is a foodie’s paradise, recognized as one of the country’s top cities for food, home to one of America’s leading wine regions, and one of the world’s top-10 beer destinations according to VinePair.com.

Rochester

Located at the confluence of Lake Ontario, the Erie Canal, and the Finger Lakes, Greater Rochester spans nine counties, more than a million people, and New York State’s fourth-largest city. With big city assets and small-town connectivity, Greater Rochester has it all. Close to major markets without the major market expense, the region boasts real estate costs well below major metros and one of the nation’s shortest commutes. And as New York State’s fastest-growing midsized metro in 2021, it’s no wonder Rochester ranked #5 on Ownerly’s list of America’s Best Cities for Remote Workers. Greater Rochester is a foodie’s paradise, recognized as one of the country’s top cities for food, home to one of America’s leading wine regions, and one of the world’s top-10 beer destinations according to VinePair.com. Named one of America’s “Top Minor League Markets” by Sports Business Journal, Rochester boasts teams for every taste. And with more than 140 festivals each year – from the Rochester Lilac Festival into the Rochester International Jazz Fest, Fringe Fest, Finger Lakes Wine Festival, and ROC Holiday Village, you’re sure to stay busy. Still have energy? Visit the Rochester Public Market, tour the Memorial Art Gallery, take in a performance by the Rochester Philharmonic Orchestra, and let your inner kid run wild at The Strong National Museum of Play.

Remote workers that move to the Greater Rochester region are eligible for up to $19,000 in grants, including up to $10,000 in relocation reimbursement and up to $9,000 in homebuyer incentives!

Located at the confluence of Lake Ontario, the Erie Canal, and the Finger Lakes, Greater Rochester spans nine counties, more than a million people, and New York State’s fourth-largest city. With big city assets and small-town connectivity, Greater Rochester has it all.

Remote workers that move to the Greater Rochester region are eligible for up to $19,000 in grants, including up to $10,000 in relocation reimbursement and up to $9,000 in homebuyer incentives!

Located at the confluence of Lake Ontario, the Erie Canal, and the Finger Lakes, Greater Rochester spans nine counties, more than a million people, and New York State’s fourth-largest city. With big city assets and small-town connectivity, Greater Rochester has it all. Close to major markets without the major market expense, the region boasts real estate costs well below major metros and one of the nation’s shortest commutes. And as New York State’s fastest-growing midsized metro in 2021, it’s no wonder Rochester ranked #5 on Ownerly’s list of America’s Best Cities for Remote Workers. Greater Rochester is a foodie’s paradise, recognized as one of the country’s top cities for food, home to one of America’s leading wine regions, and one of the world’s top-10 beer destinations according to VinePair.com. Named one of America’s “Top Minor League Markets” by Sports Business Journal, Rochester boasts teams for every taste. And with more than 140 festivals each year – from the Rochester Lilac Festival into the Rochester International Jazz Fest, Fringe Fest, Finger Lakes Wine Festival, and ROC Holiday Village, you’re sure to stay busy. Still have energy? Visit the Rochester Public Market, tour the Memorial Art Gallery, take in a performance by the Rochester Philharmonic Orchestra, and let your inner kid run wild at The Strong National Museum of Play.

Move to Greater Rochester

 LIFT (Leaders Innovating For Tomorrow) is a regional innovation and technology center available to High School Juniors and Seniors in Central Illinois. Their goal is to connect students to career pathways and programs and give them access to dual credit opportunities, industry certifications, internships, and leadership skills for the 21st century. 


Mattoon, IL leaders have announced the proposed development of a new $60M+ indoor/outdoor sports complex that is to be built on ninety-five acres, at a prime location in the community intersected by I-57 South. The facility is expected to be anchored by additional hotels, retail and restaurants, and will be integrated into the new Lincoln Prairie Grass Trail; which connects the towns of Mattoon, IL and Charleston, IL via a nature-filled 12-mile bike path.

Elevate is a business incubation center that is open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week via keycard access. Members range from retailers, bankers, lawyers, accountants, educators, healthcare professionals, and retired business owners. Conference rooms and laptops are available for rent for members. 

Mattoon, Il is certified via the BETTER CITIES FOR PETS™ program from Mars Petcare

:You and your furry friends can rest easy knowing that Mattoon, IL has a long standing commitment to supporting and enriching the lives of our pets.


Elevate Coworking Space 

Mattoon, IL

Mattoon

The City of Mattoon provides art and entertainment venues, retail centers, and a host of dining and lodging options. With a population of more than 17,000 residents, Mattoon offers a quality of life in the region that is second to none. Amenities abound with wonderful parks, two lakes, one private golf course and two public golf courses, two baseball and softball complexes, a T-ball complex, a 4th-year Junior football field with one main field and two half practice fields, plus newer soccer fields exhibit Mattoon’s variety of outdoor recreation. Shopping centers and specialty stores provide sites for those who prefer to stay indoors. Unique history, art, and entertainment attractions can be found both within Mattoon and in neighboring communities. A wealth of festivals and fairs take place throughout the year in the greater Mattoon area, including craft fairs, the Lightworks Festival, and the area’s most popular event, the annual Bagelfest.  If you'd like to learn more about all the things Mattoon, IL has to offer, please visit: https://movetomattoon.org/why-mattoon/

Mattoon, IL is a thriving community that embodies everything good about life in Central Illinois: convenient location, small town cohesiveness, excellent real estate values, a strong economy, a prosperous downtown area, historical connections, and a diverse amount of sports, lakes, and housing opportunities, support a wide variety of contemporary and traditional lifestyles.

Mattoon, IL is a thriving community that embodies everything good about life in Central Illinois: convenient location, small town cohesiveness, excellent real estate values, a strong economy, a prosperous downtown area, historical connections, and a diverse amount of sports, lakes, and housing opportunities, support a wide variety of contemporary and traditional lifestyles. Mattoon, IL is located between the major cities of Chicago, Champaign, Indianapolis, and St. Louis, so visiting the big city while living a small town lifestyle has never been easier. We invite you to 'Move to Mattoon' and start living the life that you and your family have always dreamed of.  If you'd like to learn more about all the things Mattoon, IL has to offer, please visit: https://movetomattoon.org/why-mattoon/



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1-Year Free Membership at Elevate Coworking Space 

$200 Professional Headshot with Melissa Harden at Studio 21

$100 Gift Card to Broadway Appliance & Home Center

$1000 Off Car Purchase or $200 Service Gift Card

Wellness Assessment from Sarah Bush Lincoln Health Systems

2 Hours of Go-Karting & Axe Throwing at Zax Trax for 5 Family Members

Maranatha Christian Academy Registration Waiver

4 Private Music Lessons per-family from Sound Source Music

3 Credit Hour Tuition Waivers from Lake Land College

Douglas-Hart Nature Center: $25 Acorn Level Annual Membership

All For Them - Latonya's Petcare Services: $200 Credit towards Petcare Services

Clyde’s Animal Clinic  - Free Pet Exam and ID tag  

Haydon Harris

Manager of Daddy O's Music

The story of Stillwater's Red Dirt music scene

Tim Holland

General Manager, Eskimo Joe's

What is the Red Dirt Relief Fund?

Red Dirt Relief Fund

2019 Gypsy Cafe Music Festival

A Taste of Gypsy Cafe Music Festival

Bobby Wintle

Co-owner of District Bicycles

Why Stillwater is the perfect biking community

Amelia Chamberlain

Executive Director of the Stillwater History Museum

Stillwater's History Museum and the downtown cultural district

Trenton Inselman

Brewer at Iron Monk Brewing Co

Life as a brewer in Stillwater, Oklahoma

Known as America’s Friendliest College Town, Stillwater offers a diverse and welcoming community. Home to Oklahoma State University, Stillwater residents can cheer on the Cowboys, tour the Botanical Garden at OSU, and take in a concert at McKnight Center for the Performing Arts. Stillwater is also the birthplace of Red Dirt music, a genre of country music that derives its name from the color of the soil. Any remote worker who buys a home within the Stillwater city limits qualifies for a $5,000 incentive along with an immersive experience into the Red Dirt music scene.

Stillwater

Known as America’s Friendliest College Town, Stillwater offers a diverse and welcoming community. Home to Oklahoma State University, Stillwater residents can cheer on the Cowboys, tour the Botanical Garden at OSU, and take in a concert at McKnight Center for the Performing Arts. Explore the Downtown Stillwater Cultural District to find art galleries, community centers, museums, and the Stillwater Public Library. Browse unique shops, like 405 Mercantile and All Around Cowgirl Boutique on Main Street in the Historic Downtown Stillwater District, then swing by Aspen Coffee Company for an espresso and a snack. When it’s time to eat, check out Eskimo Joe’s “Jumpin’ Little Juke Joint” or Bad Brad’s BBQ for the best BBQ in Oklahoma. Stillwater offers splash pads, a skate park, Lost Creek Safari, and more for the little ones, while adults will love the nightlife at The Salty Bronc Saloon and Zannotti’s Wine Bar. Stillwater hosts several unique annual events like the Calf Fry at the Tumbleweed Dancehall and the Mid South, a gravel cycling and running endurance challenge. Located on the north side of town, Stillwater Regional Airport offers daily round trip flights to Dallas/Ft. Worth International Airport.

Any remote worker who buys a home within the Stillwater city limits qualifies for a $5,000 incentive, along with free coffee for a year (a $2k value) from Aspen Coffee - Fountain Square, as well as a free month of classes for adults and children — including the uniform to get you started! The Stillwater chamber will also add gifts from local restaurants, stores, coffee shops, and more!

Finally, music fans will receive an immersive experience into the Red Dirt music scene, born right here in Stillwater. You'll get a Red Dirt music tour of the sights and sounds of the city with your guide, legendary Red Dirt musician and Oklahoma Music Hall of Fame inductee John Cooper. You'll also receive free tickets to a live concert at Stillwater's famed Tumbleweed Dance Hall and two tickets to the Gypsy Cafe Music Festival. Then, swing by Daddy O's Music Store downtown to be presented with a free t-shirt and swag.

Home to Oklahoma State University, Stillwater is a small and tight-knit community that prides itself on its ability to feel like home. Located centrally between both Oklahoma City and Tulsa, Stillwater offers access to the big city attractions, while providing a small-town feel. We are offering a $5,000 incentive to any remote worker who buys a home within the Stillwater city limits, along with free coffee for a year (a $2k value) from Aspen Coffee - Fountain Square, and a free month of classes for adults and children including the uniform to get you started! The Stillwater chamber will also add gifts from local restaurants, stores, coffee shops, and more.

Home to Oklahoma State University, Stillwater is a small and tight-knit community that prides itself on its ability to feel like home. Located centrally between both Oklahoma City and Tulsa, Stillwater offers access to the big city attractions, while providing a small-town feel. 

We are offering a $5,000 incentive to remote workers who buy a home within the Stillwater city limits (see eligibility requirements), along with free coffee for a year (a $2k value) from Aspen Coffee - Fountain Square, and a free month of classes for adults and children including the uniform to get you started! The Stillwater chamber will also add gifts from local restaurants, stores, coffee shops, and more.

Finally, music fans will receive an immersive experience into the Red Dirt music scene, born right here in Stillwater. You'll get a Red Dirt music tour of the sights and sounds of the city with your guide, legendary Red Dirt musician and Oklahoma Music Hall of Fame inductee John Cooper. You'll also receive free tickets to a live concert at Stillwater's famed Tumbleweed Dance Hall and two tickets to the Gypsy Cafe Music Festival. Then, swing by Daddy O's Music Store downtown to be presented with a free t-shirt and swag.

Photo of The Mid South bicycle race by 241 Photography

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$5,000 down payment assistance for homebuyers

Red Dirt Music Tour with legendary musician John Cooper

Free tickets to a live concert at Tumbleweed Dance Hall

Free tickets to Gypsy Cafe Music Festival

Mohammad Mahmoud

Owner of Granny’s Kitchen

Founding board member of the Red Dirt Relief Fund

John Cooper

Vocalist for Red Dirt Rangers

Stacy DeLano

Director at Stillwater Public Library

Sara

Social Media Analyst at Kicker

Montpelier

Located in central Vermont, Montpelier is a welcoming and diverse community full of history, curlture, and recreation. Take a tour of the historic Vermont State Capital Building for a unique look into the city’s past, or check out the Vermont History Museum to learn about Montpelier’s rich heritage. The North Branch Nature Center provides 28 acres for hiking, swimming, and skiing, and Hubbard Park’s Seven Fireplaces offer the perfect place for a quiet campfire. Discover unique fashions at The Cheshire Cat or Rebel Heart, browse for treasures in Antiques at 110 Main, and find the perfect gift at Artisans Hand Craft Gallery. Downtown Montpelier is a culinary adventure, from farm-to-table creations at Oakes & Evelyn to international favorites made from local ingredients at The Hippie Chickpea and hand-crafted desserts at Sweet Sarah’s. Check out local artists at the Susan Calza Gallery, catch a show at the Lost Nation Theater, or enjoy live music and a local craft brew at Positive Pie. Montpelier celebrates culture and community with unique annual events like the Ice on Fire Winter Festival, MayFest, and the Montpelier Alive Art Walk. Located less than an hour from Montpelier, Burlington International Airport offers direct flights to New York, Chicago, Orlando, and more. With an incentive package  worth up to $5,000, Montpelier offers remote workers independence and small-town charm.

More than just pretty landscapes, Vermont residents enjoy award-winning schools, a thriving small business environment, craft breweries and Bernie Sanders. Remote workers receive up to $5,000 per year for up to two years. Applicants who move and become a full-time employee of a Vermont business are eligible for up to $7,500.

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West Virginia is a state of extreme beauty, including 2,032 miles of whitewater (the greatest density of whitewater in the country), 1.5 million acres of public land (state parks and forests and the New River Gorge National Park and Preserve), and 4000+ roped and bouldering routes.  There may be no better place for an outdoor enthusiast than West Virginia.  Beyond the natural beauty of the state, you’ll find amenities and institutions usually identified with larger metropolitan areas.  The state boasts historic resorts like the Greenbrier and is home to a variety of arts and culture (local galleries, museums, and performing arts venues).  It is known for authentic mountain music with a distinct Appalachian sound that owes to influences from folk, bluegrass, gospel and more.  There are one-of-a-kind historical destinations and 44 colleges and universities of varying sizes and types.

The state of West Virginia is leading the way in recruiting remote workers seeking a lifestyle steeped in outdoor recreation and adventure with a sense of community connection and shared purpose.  If this sounds appealing to you, look no further.  The program is described below and in the individual offer pages for specific regional areas.

“Ascend WV is a talent attraction and retention program designed to support remote professionals and their families as they relocate to West Virginia in pursuit of high quality of life and an outdoor-driven lifestyle. Experience work-life balance through community, purpose, and the outdoors in the mountains of West Virginia.”

Ascend WV was founded with a “shared vision for innovation and a deep love for the mountains of West Virginia.”  In 2022, Brad D. Smith returned to his mountain home after a very successful career in Silicon Valley.  He became the 38th president of Marshall University while he and his wife Alys, an accomplished attorney, undertook significant philanthropic work that includes this recognized talent attraction and retention program.  Mr. Smith credits West Virginia as the foundation for his own success and wants to share the place he loves with others.  As Ascend WV says, “let our country roads take you home to the place you belong.”


Martinsburg

Picture a mountain retreat with proximity to Washington, D.C. and Baltimore, Maryland.  Nestled along the Potomac River, the Eastern Panhandle offers an array of outdoor activities, including a chance to hike the Appalachian Trail as it passes through Harpers Ferry, to ski in one of seven ski areas, to paddle down the river on over 100 paddling runs, or to mountain bike the many trails.  The area boasts international cuisine and local favorites including craft breweries and artisan pizza.  There are several long standing farmers markets and the Mountain State Apple Harvest Festival that has taken place every October for decades in celebration of the apple harvest.  The Eastern Panhandle also has a rich mix of cultural assets and activities, including Civil War history and arts of all kinds (music, dance, film).  So much to do and to see – it would be hard not to settle right in.

You’ll be welcomed by local ambassadors who can point you to the best places to work remotely (coworking spaces and other public areas with internet access) and connect you to established professional development and entrepreneurial assistance opportunities.  The Eastern Panhandle puts you right in the heart of beautiful surroundings with welcoming neighbors, yet close enough to metropolitan areas that you won’t ever feel you’re lacking for anything.


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Free Outdoor Recreation Experiences and Gear Rentals

Professional Development and Entrepreneurial Assistance

Greenbrier Junction

Beauty abounds in Greenbrier Valley.  There’s no better place for the outdoor enthusiast than one with a free-flowing river, one of the largest cave systems in North America, hiking and biking trails galore, rolling farmland, and mountain slopes.  The New River Gorge National Park and Preserve, the Greenbrier State Forest, and the one-million-acre Monongahela National Forest each offer opportunities for any outdoor adventure one might conjure up.  Couple the beauty of the great outdoors with small town charm and a premier resort that draws people from around the world, and you have found a home in Greenbrier Valley.  

You’ll be welcomed by local ambassadors who know the food scene that includes special farm-to-table dinners, can point you to the best places to work remotely (coworking spaces and other public areas with internet access), and connect you to established professional development and entrepreneurial assistance opportunities.  The communities of Greenbrier Valley are close-knit places with loads to offer and a desire to share what makes this such a special area to put down roots.


Greenbrier Valley

Morgantown

The Morgantown Area really has it all.  Enjoy all the positives of a college town, with the energy and activities of the West Virginia University campus in Morgantown, located in one of the fastest growing counties in the state.  The Monongahela River and Cheat Lake offer fishing, water sports, and beaches for relaxing.  Hiking opportunities are everywhere with hundreds of miles of trails.  You can walk, run, bike, or even in-line skate for 48 miles on Morgantown’s acclaimed “Rail Trail.”  The area has a great education system, highly rated healthcare, and scores of different housing options, from single family homes with acreage to more urban spaces.  Everything you need is right here in the Morgantown Area, with a high quality of life for a low cost of living, and yet it is a quick hop to five major metros when you yearn for the big city.

If you choose the Morgantown Area, you’ll be welcomed by local ambassadors who know the local food scene, can point you to the best places to work remotely (coworking spaces and other public areas with internet access), and connect you to established professional development and entrepreneurial assistance opportunities.  It won’t take long to settle in to an area with such warmth and vibrancy to share.


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Ponca City Development Authority

Enjoy a private office in Ponca City!

Ponca City

Ponca Works

Welcome to Ponca City

With a great school system, a state-of-the-art concert hall, and turf athletic fields, Ponca City is a great place to raise a family. In Ponca City, you’ll enjoy history, art, music, great food, and a plethora of community activities for the young and young at heart. You belong in Ponca City.

Ponca City is named after the Ponca tribe, who relocated from Nebraska to northern Oklahoma from 1877 to 1880. Settlers claimed townsite certificates during the Cherokee Outlet Opening, and oil made it into today's thriving cultural center. With over 300 not-for-profit organizations, a Grand Arts District with multiple art galleries and over 100 murals, and plenty of options for hiking, hunting, and fishing, Ponca City has something to offer to everyone. Head out to the 101 Wild West Rodeo during the day, then mosey on over to the Poncan Theater for live performance and music. If you’re in the mood to get your art on, the Doodle Academy provides artistic learning and exploration—a haven to learn and grow for all doodlers and dreamers. Need somewhere to get away? Lake Ponca is an excellent destination to relax and get outside, plus it’s only a twelve-minute drive from downtown. We’d be remiss if we didn’t mention the Herb Festival, Oktoberfest, and the Ponca City Fox Hunt (don’t worry—they aren’t real foxes). Finally, with a great school system, a state-of-the-art concert hall, and turf athletic fields, Ponca City is a great place to raise a family. In Ponca City, you’ll enjoy history, art, music, great food, and a plethora of community activities for the young and young at heart.

You belong in Ponca City.

You belong in Ponca City. With over 300 not-for-profit organizations, a Grand Arts District with multiple art galleries and over 100 murals, and plenty of options for hiking, hunting, and fishing, Ponca City has something to offer to everyone. In Ponca City, you’ll enjoy history, art, music, great food, and a plethora of community activities for the young and young at heart.

You belong in Ponca City. With over 300 not-for-profit organizations, a Grand Arts District with multiple art galleries and over 100 murals, and plenty of options for hiking, hunting, and fishing, Ponca City has something to offer to everyone. In Ponca City, you’ll enjoy history, art, music, great food, and a plethora of community activities for the young and young at heart.

Ponca City is excited to welcome remote employees to their city. Here are some of the great incentives being offered:

- Link Co-Working private office with internet, desk and file cabinet.

- Free year of Chamber of Commerce membership – ability to attend all functions for the Chamber each month for one year including business after hours which is the best networking experience in the community for meeting other professionals.

- Free year of City Arts membership, which includes a discount on art classes, and invitations to art opening receptions for one year.
  
- Free year long Season Passes to Ponca City Public Schools sporting events.

- Preference when applying in participating in a year long Ponca City Leadership program.

- 12 months free membership to the Ponca City Country Club

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Season Pass to Ponca City School Sporting Events 

12 months free membership to the Ponca City Country Club 

Down­town, Mar­i­on is where you’ll find the com­mu­ni­ty’s art hub, which hous­es a full array of art stu­dios for dance, fine arts, and much more. There are record­ing stu­dios, art gal­leries (some with­in small busi­ness­es), music les­son cen­ters, music gear & repair shops, graph­ic design & pho­tog­ra­phy busi­ness­es, and a pub­lic library & muse­um which hous­es a pletho­ra of resources to quench one’s inter­est in the arts. Fash­ion as well as home design & dec­o­rat­ing are all art, too! Mar­i­on has fash­ion bou­tiques and home décor & gift shops locat­ed downtown.

Did you know that Mar­i­on, Indi­ana is the ​“Home of the Hog”? No, not the farm animal…“Hog” is also a nick­name for large motor­cy­cles. Each year, Mar­i­on hosts Hog Daze which takes place Down­town, Mar­i­on, wel­com­ing bike enthu­si­asts from all over the coun­try. Find out why the term ​“hog” orig­i­nat­ed in Mar­i­on, Indi­ana and learn more about the event.

Speak­ing of vehi­cles, there are also two boom­ing events which take place at our pres­ti­gious region­al air­port. One is the long­stand­ing Fly/​In Cruise/​In which brings in vis­i­tors from far and wide to see his­tor­i­cal air­craft and auto­mo­biles. More recent­ly, a new fla­vor of car enthu­si­asm is ignit­ing as Mar­i­on, Indi­ana also hosts the Indy Airstrip Attack fea­tur­ing high speed rac­ing down the airport’s run­way. A world record was set in 2017, then in 2018 for the fastest half-mile at near­ly 260 miles per hour.

Switch­ing gears, Mar­i­on is just a few miles south of the his­tor­i­cal Bat­tle of the Mis­sissinewa, the first offen­sive vic­to­ry of the Amer­i­can army dur­ing the War of 1812. Bus­loads of thou­sands trav­el to Mar­i­on dur­ing the ​“Mis­sissinewa 1812” reen­act­ment week­end which takes place each fall on the very grounds the bat­tle took place over 200 years ago.

Mar­i­on also hous­es the inter­na­tion­al Quil­ters Hall of Fame, the home of quilt design­er Marie Web­ster, one of the first female entre­pre­neurs. Quil­ters and enthu­si­asts from all of the world gath­er here to see unique quilts, take class­es, and cel­e­brate the folk art of quilting.

If you’re a fan of the Garfield com­ic, Mar­i­on fea­tures three of the dozen unique Garfield stat­ues which are spread through­out the coun­ty along the Grant Coun­ty Garfield Trail.

And dare we for­get to share that Mar­i­on, Indi­ana is the birth­place of the leg­endary Hol­ly­wood icon, James Dean. You might vis­it the James Dean Birth Site Memo­r­i­al down­town at 4th and McClure Street on your way to or from the mul­ti­tude of attrac­tions in his home­town of Fair­mount, located 15 minutes south of Marion.

Marion

Marion, IN- City of Champions

Free Community Garden plot and Garden Planning Session

Holiday Walkway of Lights Season Pass, and Guest Judge the Window Decorating Contest

Personalized City of Marion Quilt Made by a Master Quilter at the Quilting Hall of Fame

2 tickets to Orchestra Indiana Show of Their Choice

Louisville

Conveniently located on the Ohio River, and commonly referred to as the “Gateway to the South,” Louisville combines a rich culture with big-city perks. Louisville proudly hosts multiple world class events each year, including the Kentucky Derby and Thunder Over Louisville, the largest annual fireworks display in the U.S. Other notable events include the Forecastle Festival, which draws 35,000 music fans to Louisville Waterfront Park, as well as the Kentucky Bourbon Festival in nearby Bardstown. Downtown’s West Main District, or “Museum Row,” features the Frazier History Museum, the Kentucky Science Center, the Louisville Slugger Museum, the Kentucky Museum of Art and Craft, and the Muhammad Ali Center. When it comes to dining and nightlife, downtown’s Fourth Street never disappoints, offering a diverse mix of restaurants and entertainment venues, such as Gordon Biersch Brewing Company, Hard Rock Cafe, and Fourth Street Live!, a 350,000-square-foot entertainment and retail complex. For those who prefer coworking spaces, Louisville provides more than 10 options, including the popular Launch Louisville and 31e. Located only a couple of miles from downtown, Muhammad Ali International Airport offers direct flights to dozens of fun destinations including Miami, Denver, Los Angeles, New Orleans, and more.

Louisville, Kentucky

Jarrad Klosterkemper

Owner of Tree City Brew Co.

There's something in Greensburg for everyone

Maya Effendi

Owner of Mayasari Indonesian Grill

Why I opened my restaurant in Greensburg

Located halfway between Indianapolis and Cincinnati, Greensburg offers small-town charm and Hoosier Hospitality. Hop on an electric scooter and explore downtown, from the historic courthouse and antique stores to the skate park and outdoor murals. Arts and culture thrive in the unique ARTisTREE District, a designated cultural destination home to galleries, community theaters, art programs, international cuisine, and more. Learn about Greensburg’s past at the Historical Society of Decatur County, or make a splash at the Allen Memorial Pool. Enjoy the outdoors with a round of golf at one of Greensburg’s five courses, or go picnicking and paddle boating at Decatur County Park. Spend a day browsing shops and boutiques like Magnolia Mercantile and Picker’s Paradise, then dig into some comfort food at local favorite, Koch’s Carry Out. Greensburg celebrates its community with unique and family-friendly annual events, such as the Tree City Fall Festival, the Tenderloin Throwdown, and the Holiday Walk. During the summer months, the weekly Farmers Market offers an abundance of homegrown and locally-made goods. Greensburg is conveniently located along Interstate 74, and only an hour’s drive from both the Indianapolis International Airport and the Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport. 

Remote workers who move to Greensburg can take advantage of a relocation package including $5,000 to offset moving expenses, a year's membership to the local co-working space and YMCA, gift cards to the seasonal farmers market, tickets throughout the year to productions at the local playhouse, hosted visits to the Lake Santee beach and other amenities (a private lake for boating and beaching), a concierge team to help facilitate your relocation, a "Seat at the Table" - join community leaders at their organizations' tables for annual events such as the Hospital Gala, Chamber Annual Dinner and the Decatur County United Fund Annual Auction, invitations to neighbors’ home-cooked meals, AND... "Grandparents on Demand." Our friend Tami at the Decatur County Community Foundation and her husband (who also drives the school bus) happily offer babysitting hours and will stand in on Grandparents Day at school. Anyone moving with kids knows that there's no price tag to put on this one.

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