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Settle the West

Remote Worker Relocation Program

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Allocation

Included in Seed Foundation

V6 Floor Y1

$0K

V6 Floor Y5

$0.00M

V4 Ceiling Y5

$0M

TAM

$250M+

About Settle the West

Settle the West is a remote worker relocation program that brings high-income tech workers to partner towns across South Dakota and Wyoming. Modeled on Tulsa Remote's proven success, it offers relocation packages, community integration, and landing pad housing.

The Opportunity

Remote work is permanent — 35% of workers are fully remote. Rural towns need population growth. Settle the West bridges this gap with a proven model: Tulsa Remote generated $170M+ economic impact. BHC scales this to 9 partner towns across the Northern Plains.

Market Opportunity

$170M+

Total addressable market

Competitive Advantages

9 partner towns create network effects

0% state income tax in SD and WY

Cost of living 40-60% below coastal cities

Black Hills lifestyle — outdoor recreation paradise

Each relocator generates $50K+ local economic impact

Comparable Companies

Market validation from industry peers

Tulsa Remote

$170M+ economic impact, $10K grants

Shoals (Alabama)

$10K remote worker incentive

Topeka (Kansas)

$15K relocation package

Flywheel Connection

Settle the West is the population engine. Remote workers need housing (Pass Creek), their kids need education (Seed Academy), they spend money locally (THE OP), and their success stories attract more workers. Each relocator is a multiplier across the entire consortium.

The Ask

Funded through Seed Foundation allocation. $470K Y1 revenue (V6 floor) growing to $6.36M by Year 5 across 9 partner towns. V4 ceiling: $1M Y1 / $15M Y5.

Explore the Full Ecosystem

Settle the West is one of 13 entities in the Black Hills Consortium flywheel.