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By JEREMY REUBEN, WFYIThe Indiana-based company%u00a0MakeMyMove%u00a0will help run a program that offers $5,000 in incentives to remote workers who relocate to specific Central Indiana counties.The incentives include music and sports experiences, co-working and networking perks and fitness passes. They%u2019ll be available for remote workers moving to Marion, Hamilton, Hancock, Shelby, Johnson, Morgan, Hendricks, Boone, Madison, Brown and Putnam counties.Joe Pellman, vice president of talent and image for Indy Chamber, said part of the impetus for the program is the limited way people think about Indiana.%u201cThe unfortunate reality is, for a lot of individuals they%u2019re either not thinking about Indy or their impression of Indy is maybe only one or two things,%u201d said Pellman. %u201cCould be racing, could be sports. It%u2019s likely one of those two.%u201dThe incentive program aims to direct new transplants toward activities and groups that show off what Central Indiana has to offer.%u201cWe can leverage that beyond simple tourism into the residential experience,%u201d Pellman said. %u201cAnd we can give that kind of interest and effort into how we attract and retain our current or future neighbors.%u201dTawnya Mosgrove took advantage of the program when she decided to relocate from the Chicago area.%u201cThis community is investing in its people,%u201d Mosgrove said. %u201cSo they%u2019re willing to say, %u2018Hey, look at what we have to offer. Come hang out with us.%u2019 And that%u2019s a big commercial for Indianapolis and the greater metro area.%u201dMakeMyMove%u2019s goal is to recruit 50 new households to Central Indiana by the end of May.The program is a collaborative effort between MakeMyMove, The Indianapolis Chamber, the Central Indiana Regional Development Authority, and the Indiana Economic Development Corporation.Correction: The original article included wording that implied MakeMyMove will provide funding for this incentive program%u00a0%u2014 funding will come from%u00a0CIRDA and IEDC.Contact WFYI Digital Producer and Reporter Jeremy Reuben at%u00a0jreuben@wfyi.org.By NORAL PARHAMnoralp@indyrecorder.comThe Circle City Classic, in its 41st year, is a celebration of Black culture, sports and entertainment.Two HBCU powerhouses, Morgan State University Bears and Miles College Golden Bears, will battle it out this fall.President of Indiana Black Expo Alice Watson said they are excited to host Morgan State and Miles College for the first time in the classic.%u201cNow more than ever, our mission and platform are necessary to bring HBCU talent and exposure to the Midwest,%u201d Watson said. %u201cWe hope that alumni and new fans alike will come out to Lucas Oil Stadium to support not only the tradition of the HBCU football game but also celebrate the talented bands.%u201dMorgan State, designated as the home team, had a successful 2024 season, finishing third in the Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference. The team accompanies Morgan State University%u2019s %u2018Magnificent Marching Machine,%u2019 the first marching band from an HBCU to perform at the 80th commemorative D-Day anniversary in Normandy, France.The visitors, Miles College, also sustained a historic 2024 season, going 10-3, securing the Intercollegiate Athletic Conference title and pushing their way into the second round of the Division II college playoffs.Head coach of Miles College Chris Goode was drafted to the NFL in 1987 and played his entire career with the Indianapolis Colts. The 2024 season was the first time in the school%u2019s history that its football team finished the season in the national rankings. Similar to Morgan State University, Miles College has an award-winning band, the Miles College %u2018Purple Marching Machine,%u2019 making the halftime show at this year%u2019s Circle City Classic even more worthwhile.Tickets will be available on April 21. For more information, visit circlecityclassic.com.Contact Multi-Media & Senior Sports Reporter Noral Parham at 317-762-7846. Follow him on X @3Noral.Bears & bands do battle in 2025 Circle City ClassicProgram offers $5,000 in incentives for remote workers who relocate to Central IndianaFriday, April 4, 2025 Indianapolis Recorder Page B7Players for Miles College and Morgan State University, the teams (and bands) playing in the 2025 Circle City Classic in Indianapolis, Indiana. (Photos/Circle City Classic official website)