[onewhippedpuppy]

Sounds like you need to start fleshing out some of those maybes. Have you talked to your boss, or another trusted member of management? If it were me, I would sit down and have an honest conversation with somebody that can help add some actual fact to the equation. As someone that leads people, I can tell you that an employee coming in with the desire to grow in their career is something that is usually positively received. Your desire to relocate will probably open up all sorts of options, frequently when a company wants to move or expand departments to other locations they have a hard time finding people willing to move. Sit down and have an honest conversation(s) about your real options, then you'll know what you are dealing with.