Hamilton County man enjoys flexibility of working from home
Christopher Bates looks out from his home office Wednesday, July 2, 2025 in Westfield. He works remotely for H.B. Fuller. He and his family recently moved to Hamilton County and used the MakeMyMove.com company that helps people with relocation. The company partners with the Indy Chamber to offer incentives and practical assistance for people to relocate to Indianapolis and the area. Even though he is from the area, and he knows the area, the MakeMyMove still gave helpful assistance.
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Christopher Bates works remotely in his home office Wednesday, July 2, 2025 in Westfield. He and his family recently moved to Hamilton County and used the MakeMyMove.com company that helps people with relocation. The company partners with the Indy Chamber to offer incentives and practical assistance for people to relocate to Indianapolis and the area. Even though he is from the area, and he knows the area, the MakeMyMove still gave helpful assistance.
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Christopher Bates works remotely in his home office Wednesday, July 2, 2025 in Westfield. He and his family recently moved to Hamilton County and used the MakeMyMove.com company that helps people with relocation. The company partners with the Indy Chamber to offer incentives and practical assistance for people to relocate to Indianapolis and the area. Even though he is from the area, and he knows the area, the MakeMyMove still gave helpful assistance.
Kelly Wilkinson/IndyStar
Christopher Bates works remotely in his home office Wednesday, July 2, 2025 in Westfield. He and his family recently moved to Hamilton County and used the MakeMyMove.com company that helps people with relocation. The company partners with the Indy Chamber to offer incentives and practical assistance for people to relocate to Indianapolis and the area. Even though he is from the area, and he knows the area, the MakeMyMove still gave helpful assistance.
Kelly Wilkinson/IndyStar
Christopher Bates works remotely in his home office Wednesday, July 2, 2025 in Westfield. He and his family recently moved to Hamilton County and used the MakeMyMove.com company that helps people with relocation. The company partners with the Indy Chamber to offer incentives and practical assistance for people to relocate to Indianapolis and the area. Even though he is from the area, and he knows the area, the MakeMyMove still gave helpful assistance.
Kelly Wilkinson/IndyStar
Christopher Bates works remotely in his home office Wednesday, July 2, 2025 in Westfield. He and his family recently moved to Hamilton County and used the MakeMyMove.com company that helps people with relocation. The company partners with the Indy Chamber to offer incentives and practical assistance for people to relocate to Indianapolis and the area. Even though he is from the area, and he knows the area, the MakeMyMove still gave helpful assistance.
Kelly Wilkinson/IndyStar
Christopher Bates looks out from his home office Wednesday, July 2, 2025 in Westfield. He works remotely for H.B. Fuller. He and his family recently moved to Hamilton County and used the MakeMyMove.com company that helps people with relocation. The company partners with the Indy Chamber to offer incentives and practical assistance for people to relocate to Indianapolis and the area. Even though he is from the area, and he knows the area, the MakeMyMove still gave helpful assistance.
Kelly Wilkinson/IndyStar
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