CNBC recently featured an article written by Tulsa Remote member Allison Irby Vu, a single mother who relocated from the Washington, D.C. suburbs to Tulsa in 2021 through Tulsa Remote. What began as a one year commitment supported by Tulsa Remote’s $10,000 relocation grant ultimately became a decision to build a life here.

In the article, Allison shares that she initially viewed the move as temporary, a pandemic era opportunity to explore a part of the country she had never imagined calling home. With a fully remote job and a desire for change, Tulsa offered space, affordability, and the chance to try something new. She and her son immersed themselves in local events, explored the region, and approached their first year with curiosity and intention.

As that first year progressed, what was meant to be short term evolved into something more permanent.

The story highlights how affordability in Tulsa made homeownership possible, a milestone that had felt out of reach in higher cost coastal cities. It also details the professional momentum Allison found after relocating, including launching her own business and joining an incubator program. Her son discovered new opportunities as well, building community through sports and mentorship programs.

As the article notes, the $10,000 may have been the incentive, but it was community, opportunity, and quality of life that ultimately shaped their decision to stay. Allison describes finding breathing room, both personally and professionally, along with meaningful connections that challenged assumptions and expanded her perspective.

Her experience reflects what many members discover after making the move. Tulsa Remote is not simply an incentive program, but a pathway to stability, growth, and belonging. For many members, what begins as a one year commitment becomes an opportunity to put down roots and actively shape their future in Tulsa.

👉 Read the full CNBC article here.

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