July 5th, 2023 by WCBC Radio

West Virginia is having success with their program to attract remote workers to the Mountain State.  Through their “Ascend West Virginia” program, new residents can locate to specific community areas and receive $12,000 – $10,000 the first year and $2,000 the second year.  Cumberland is working on a similar program, “Choose Cumberland” that would help new residents with moving costs and home renovations with a value of $20,000 per resident.  The money is being sought as part of the annual grant request from the Department of Housing and Community Development.  The City of Cumberland’s Ruth Davis-Rogers explains what is happening…