About the Program
Small Towns + Remote Workers = Transformation
Small towns in rural America are dying from brain drain, but they do not have to. Paying remote workers $10,000-$15,000 to relocate generates measurable ROI and transforms struggling communities into thriving ones.
The Thesis
Tulsa Remote Proved the Model
Between 2018 and 2025, Tulsa Remote relocated 3,475 remote workers to Tulsa, Oklahoma. The program generated a 13.77:1 return on investment, with 70% of participants staying permanently.
Settle the West replicates this proven model with a critical innovation: distributed impact across a regional network instead of concentrating in a single city.
Settle the West vs. Tulsa Remote
Key Differentiators
Why Settle the West Works
Multi-Town Distribution
Tulsa concentrates impact in one city. We spread across 9 towns, amplifying regional effect and giving relocators more choices.
Integrated Housing
Pass Creek campus housing eliminates the #1 barrier to rural retention. Purpose-built units on 15 acres in Custer.
Education Pipeline
Seed Academy upskills participants with AI and tech training, creating local job opportunities beyond remote work.
Self-Funding Flywheel
GrowWise 7% allocation creates a permanent funding source. Tulsa Remote relies on foundation grants — we do not.
9 Towns, 2 States, 16,750 People
Partner Towns
Each town has its own character, its own needs, and its own opportunities. Choose the one that fits your life.
Custer, SD
Population: 2,100
BHC headquarters, Grow Campus home
Hill City, SD
Population: 1,000
Gateway to Mount Rushmore
Hot Springs, SD
Population: 3,500
Historic downtown, natural springs
Keystone, SD
Population: 340
Mount Rushmore gateway
Edgemont, SD
Population: 770
Southern Hills, affordable housing
Lead, SD
Population: 3,000
Historic mining town, Sanford Lab
Deadwood, SD
Population: 1,340
Historic gaming town, tourism hub
Newcastle, WY
Population: 3,400
Wyoming gateway to Black Hills
Sundance, WY
Population: 1,300
Where the Sundance Kid got his name
The Ecosystem
More Than a Relocation Check
Every relocator plugs into a full ecosystem of support — housing, workspace, education, and community.
Pass Creek Housing
Purpose-built units on 15 acres in Custer. Priority access for relocators.
Grow Campus
Co-working space and community hub. 6 months free membership included.
Seed Academy
AI and tech training. 25% tuition discount for relocator families.
THE OP
Coffee, local beer, events, and merch — the social heart of campus life.
Your Town Is Waiting
Apply to relocate, schedule a site visit weekend, or just ask us a question. We are here to help you make the move.
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