Relocating to the Bemidji area? We're here to help! Greater Bemidji's 218 Relocate Programs (Remote Worker, New Resident, Community Concierge) are designed to support business professionals who are relocating for remote or traditional job opportunities as well as other newcomers. The programs offer a unique package of benefits designed to make the transition to the area a success. And, all program participants have free access to the community concierge program, which includes a
collective of community members anxious to welcome you, answer questions, and share their knowledge and excitement for everything the greater Bemidji area has to offer. Any questions? Feel free to contact us at Greater Bemidji, (218) 444-5757.
Remote Workers
If you are a remote worker who performs the majority of your full-time employment duties from a home office or co-working space in the Bemidji area, and your company is headquartered outside of the region, you may be eligible to receive*:
- Six months Gigabit Internet Service with GigaZone Blast WiFi featuring WiFi 6 Technology through Paul Bunyan Communications (1 year contract required). Higher speeds up to 10 Gig available! ($558 value)*;
- One-year membership to the LaunchPad co-working space in the Historic Mayflower Building ($1,500 value);
- Associate Level membership (1 year) to the Bemidji Area Chamber of Commerce ($335 value);
- Free access to the Community Concierge Program, connecting you and your family to the community;
- Teleworking support through Effective, a remote worker toolbox (provided by Justin DiRose); and,
- 218 Relocate social events.
* available to qualifying applicants until resources are depleted.
Traditional Working Professionals and Other Newcomers
New residents who are not remote workers are eligible to receive:
- One-year Individual Level membership to the Bemidji Area Chamber of Commerce ($75 value);
- Five daily passes to the LaunchPad co-working space in the historic Mayflower Building ($75 value);
- Free access to the Community Concierge Program, connecting you and your family to the community.; and,
- 218 Relocate social events.