Thanks to an Indiana-based company and the Indiana Economic Development Corporation (IEDC), California’s and New York’s losses are fast becoming Indiana’s gain. In June, the Los Angeles Times and Fox News picked up on Indiana’s economic development effort to lure California and other states’ remote workers – and workers in general. MakeMyMove, which was co-founded by the late Angie’s List co-founder [...]
Bloomington remains a cultural hub in Indiana and is currently enjoying a growing tech scene. Indiana was the 18th fastest growing state in 2021. In addition to having gorgeous nature, bold architecture and friendly people, Indiana also has many perks for growing families, including booming housing and job markets. If you are thinking about moving to Indiana, [...]
The state’s hate crimes legislation is one successful concurrence vote away from making it to the Governor’s desk. That Senate vote is expected early next week. The Indiana Chamber, which has made enacting a meaningful bias crimes bill a priority, is encouraging the Senate to pass the measure. To recap, Senate Bill 12 is not the vehicle for the [...]
Senate Bill 563 – Economic Development Authored by Sen. Travis Holdman (R-Markle) Makes a variety of changes to tax policy and tax incentive programs intended to promote and enhance economic development. The major components are: (1) moving to a market-based sourcing method for income apportionment for service companies; (2) a small business innovation voucher program to assist in research; [...]
Senate Bill 517 – Utility Relocation for Road Projects Authored by Sen. Randy Head (R-Logansport) This bill provides that if a utility hasn’t acted – to comply, apply for a waiver or appeal – within 90 days after receiving an order from the Indiana Department of Transportation (INDOT) to relocate utility facilities that will interfere with a planned construction [...]
Over the Christmas holiday, I spent time with a friend (who lives in San Francisco) while she was on her annual pilgrimage home to see her family. I got the chance to visit her in California early in 2018 and now that I’ve seen where she lives, with the gorgeous landscape and milder temperature and the multitude of things [...]
Yes, we know cost of living varies widely by location. But how about making that initial move or, in other words, what will it take to relocate to various cities around the world. Eighty such cities were studied. The factors utilized were visa fees, visa processing time, rent, internet cost, phone service, food/drink expenses and public transportation costs. Here [...]
