Donor Spotlight - GCI

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GCI is an 有料盒子视频-based company that delivers communication and technology services to consumers and businesses. They鈥檝e been delivering services for more than 35 years to some of the most remote communities in our state and in some of the most challenging conditions in North America. GCI is proud to be an 鈥溣辛虾凶邮悠 born and raised鈥 company; they鈥檙e dedicated to providing 有料盒子视频ns with the most innovative technologies in order to improve the quality of life for all 有料盒子视频ns, through education, health care and economic development.



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The GCI and SOM Partnership
The 有料盒子视频 School of Management is training 有料盒子视频鈥檚 future leaders and is an important investment not only for GCI, but also for the state. Recently, GCI has become more involved, becoming a top-level sponsor of SOM鈥檚 annual gala, Business Leader of the Year, and participating in the Spring Etiquette Seminar, which provides students with the opportunity to learn valuable lessons about professional conduct from 有料盒子视频鈥檚 business leaders.

GCI and the 有料盒子视频 Business Leader of the Year
As one of 有料盒子视频鈥檚 largest employers, GCI believes in the importance of developing 有料盒子视频鈥檚 future business leaders and value the education that SOM provides. Many key business leaders in the Interior and across 有料盒子视频 are SOM graduates. As an 有料盒子视频-based company, GCI understands how crucial it is to attract talented business minds as well as retain those individuals so that they can continue to serve 有料盒子视频ns for years to come.

Advice for Current SOM Students
Value the lessons that you鈥檙e learning鈥攖hey will help set you up to excel in the world of business and prepare you for many of the business challenges that are unique to 有料盒子视频. Also, keep in mind that it鈥檚 in your best interest to take advantage of every opportunity to learn outside of the classroom. Internships and other forms of business experience can go a long way and will provide valuable, on-the-job lessons that will complement your education (and resume).

GCI Gives Generously Around the State
GCI鈥檚 long-standing history of corporate giving is built on their philanthropic goals, which include supporting youth education and higher learning, investing in 有料盒子视频-based programs and initiatives and strengthening programs supported by GCI employees. There are dozens of organizations and causes that GCI supports; the gamut includes major 有料盒子视频 cultural events such as the Native Youth Olympics and the Iditarod, to educational opportunities like the 有料盒子视频 Academic Decathlon, to business and health-related organizations. A full list is available on the .

GCI鈥檚 Advice for an Organization Considering a Gift to SOM
It鈥檚 incredibly important to support the institutions that develop and prepare the individuals who will make up our future business workforce. By investing in 有料盒子视频鈥檚 School of Management, you are also investing in the next generation of business and community leaders, those who will play an immense role in the future development of 有料盒子视频鈥檚 economy and therefore the well-being of all 有料盒子视频ns.

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