Moving from Michigan to South Bend, Indiana

I was grateful to find out about MakeMyMove.com. Since I was currently living in St. Joesph, MI (on the beach of Lake Michigan), and currently wanting to relocate to a new city that had more things to do (St. Joseph is quaint but certain times of the year can get quite quiet there).

I had originally thought about Mishawaka, IN because of all the big box stores, chain restaurants, and other things to do. When I learned that South Bend was offering $5,000 to move to their city, I jumped at the chance.

The cost of living seemed reasonable in South Bend. I found a great apartment. The move was very easy and Make My Move invited me to their offices in a converted warehouse building in downtown to receive a nice welcome basket (filled with chocolate covered carmel corn, complimentary tickets to the South Bend Cubs (minor league but major league fun!) gift certificates to several great restaurants that I probably would never have tried otherwise, and even discounts to The Morris Theatre and many more things. Very shortly after our meeting, the first payment of $2500 was direct deposited into my checking account. I will get the other $2500 when I have lived here a year.

I am very happy with my new town, apartment, neighborhood, and community. I don't think I would feel so "settled" or connected if it was not for Make My Move and all the great people that work there.

Sincerely,

David Lammon