Our Timeline
From learning AI in a garage to 13 entities across 12 cities.
2023
The Beginning
Luke Alvarez begins learning AI from his garage in the Black Hills, seeing economic decline firsthand.
2024
First Entity
The first BHC entity launches, proving the AI-powered economic development model.
2024
Campus Acquired
$2M+ campus on 15 acres of Ponderosa forest in Custer, SD — the operational headquarters.
2025
Expansion
13 entities operational. 51 staff. Coverage across 12 cities in South Dakota and Wyoming.
2025
354+ Sprints
Continuous development sprints building infrastructure, tools, and community programs.
2026
Launch
Full public launch. 11 community programs. $105M entity-level capital. $0 public subsidies.