MakeMyMove Focused on 13 Counties to Attract New Residents
The Innovation Center is excited to share an update on the MakeMyMove initiative—a recruitment tool aimed at attracting remote workers to the Northwest and Central Kansas area. This initiative simplifies the process of finding one’s ideal living environment into four steps: explore offers, express interest, get approved, and relocate with support. This year, MakeMyMove has narrowed its focus to 13 counties in Northwest and Central Kansas, intensifying efforts to promote relocation incentives and highlight community assets.
“MakeMyMove provides incredible insights and incentives for people looking to move to this area of the state,” said Calan Landreth, Workforce Program Specialist at the Innovation Center. “I do not anticipate any challenges. The MakeMyMove staff has been extremely clear, helpful, and passionate in their approach to working alongside us.”
Participation
The 13 counties currently participating in MakeMyMove are:
- Decatur
- Ellsworth
- Graham
- Jewell
- Mitchell
- Osborne
- Phillips
- Republic
- Rooks
- Russell
- Sheridan
- Smith
- Wallace
As the program progresses, counties are actively preparing submissions. Oversight of the initiative is provided by Calan, ensuring smooth operations. MakeMyMove continues to collaborate closely with each county to facilitate the process and maintain competitiveness by leveraging community assets.
About Us
The Innovation Center provides economic and entrepreneurial assistance to businesses in rural Northwest Kansas. The private operating foundation serves 26 counties in the region with a variety of programs. By working with existing businesses or entrepreneurs throughout the coverage area with targeted programs, Innovation Center strives to reverse the outflow of people and businesses from Northwest Kansas. Through its current and future initiatives that extend resources to these businesses and entrepreneurs, Innovation Center hopes to increase population and to foster economic innovation in Northwest Kansas.
For more information about the Innovation Center and their services, visit nwkeici.org.
