ANGOLA — The City of Angola is participating in the “Make My Move” program with a $64,500 grant from Indiana Economic Development Corporation.

“Make My Move” is a relocation assistance program to entice out-of-state remote workers to Indiana, and in this case attract them specifically to Angola.

For the next 12 months the city will participate in the program with a goal to find six remote workers to relocate.

Angola is now looking for donations to put together a "Welcome" package for prospective residents with what Angola is about and all that is offered in the community.

Those who opt to relocate to Angola have the opportunity to receive $5000 in cash for relocation. The $5,000 would be paid in two installments: half up front and the other half after the relocated workers have spent a year in the county.

City officials are putting together a package beyond that amount. Already the Steuben County Economic Development Corporation is offering prospective newcomers a year membership to their new co-workspace.

"Make My Move" is a new program is bringing people from all over the country and even from other countries to relocate right here in the Hoosier State. The program was featured by a new company, MakeMyMove, which is aimed at connecting remote workers to new communities.

For more information on the program and for any other inquiries, contact Angola Community Coordinator Mackenzie Bird at 665-7065 or mbird@angolain.org.