Tulsa is making a new name for itself along Route 66, this time as a destination for people building their careers remotely.
That’s the focus of a new feature from the Christian Science Monitor, “Tulsa targets remote jobs, adding a twist to Route 66.” The story looks at how Tulsa Remote has helped bring remote workers to the city and how the program fits into a larger shift in the way people think about work, community, and where they choose to live.
The article also highlights Tulsa Remoter Angela Harris, whose personal journey to Tulsa reflects the theme of reinvention at the heart of the story. Her experience connects remote work, a new chapter in her life, and Route 66 in a way that brings the broader impact of Tulsa Remote to life. Read more about Angela’s Tulsa Remote journey here.
Why Tulsa Remote?
The Christian Science Monitor also speaks with Justin Harlan, Managing Director of Tulsa Remote, about the thinking behind the program and what it has accomplished since launching in 2018.
Rather than simply attracting people who can work from anywhere, Tulsa Remote was created around the idea that remote workers can become part of the community where they live. The program has brought thousands of remote professionals to Tulsa, connecting them with local opportunities, events, organizations, and each other.
The article explores how that approach has helped Tulsa stand out in the growing conversation around remote work and talent attraction.
Looking at the future of remote work
The story also looks beyond Tulsa Remote to the broader future of remote work, including the Remote Work Institute, a new initiative focused on studying the impact of remote and distributed work.
That broader focus adds another layer to the story: Tulsa isn't just participating in the remote-work movement. It's also becoming part of the conversation about what remote work could mean for communities in the years ahead.
A new chapter for Route 66
For decades, Route 66 has represented movement, possibility, and starting over somewhere new. The Christian Science Monitor draws a connection between that history and a modern generation of workers who have more freedom to choose where they want to build their lives.
For some, that next stop is Tulsa.
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