Before my arrival, all I had was a dream and a vision. After spending time at GCI, the dream has come true. I’m like a child waiting for Hanukkah to open presents as I await the opening of our restaurant and school.  - Steve Rosenfield 

From all our conversations with community leaders, academics, business owners and entrepreneurs, many if not most are looking at the GCI for inspiration and as an anchor partner for “growing the North.” - Lester Weiss 

GCI was never meant to be just a school. It was envisioned as a catalyst—connecting education, agriculture, food innovation, hospitality, tourism, and entrepreneurship to create dignity through work and real, long-term opportunity. Now, in 2026, that vision is becoming real—and I was there to witness it.  - Sheryl Buchholtz 

This was my fourth visit, and with each visit, the dream has become more and more palpable. Now it is no longer a dream, but a full-on reality. This facility is nothing short of first-class, and the possibilities for its function are really endless. - Orlee Panitch 

 
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