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ExxonMobil in Alaska: Supporting Alaskans (and their dogs) ExxonMobil contributes in several ways; in Alaska one way is dog sled races Petroleum News
Throughout its history, ExxonMobil has had a tradition of contributing to the communities and economies in which it operates. In addition to revenues and taxes generated by its operations, the company contributes by utilizing local suppliers, contractors and vendors, and supporting community initiatives.
ExxonMobil has a long history of community support throughout Alaska, currently providing funding to about 40 non-profits.
Organizations also receive ExxonMobil support in the form of various employee volunteer efforts. In addition, the ExxonMobil Community Summer Jobs Program provides funding for paid internships to organizations throughout the state for students interested in pursuing a career with non-profit groups.
ExxonMobil has been the sole sponsor of the ExxonMobil Open Dog Sled Race since 1973. This event is held annually over a two-day period and attracts numerous international mushers.
Expanding in 2011 This year, 2011, for its 38th annual race, ExxonMobil and the Alaskan Sled Dog & Racing Association are expanding activities by including an invitational charity race featuring some of Anchorage’s municipal leaders.
The event is open to the public, and includes a hospitality tent, refreshments, the chance to meet the mushers and an ExxonMobil Open poster to the first 1,000 guests (see Top Dog poster).
ExxonMobil has also been a continuous sponsor of the Iditarod Dog Sled Race (see Iditarod 2011 poster) since 1978. This world-class, iconic Alaska event generates an international following, and many Alaska schools have students interactively track the geographic progress of the mushers along the Iditarod trail from Anchorage to Nome.
In 2009, ExxonMobil expanded its support to the Iditarod by sponsoring the Iditarod Education Program through a $1.25 million multi-year contribution. The program employs state-of-the-art GPS technology, video on demand and web-based learning tools to connect students to real-time race events. ExxonMobil is also working with the Iditarod Education Program to enhance its content and outreach further — within Alaska, throughout the United States and around the world.
Funding and leadership participation are also provided by ExxonMobil to various business, civic, educational and social organizations such as state and local Chambers of Commerce, the Alaska Support Industry Alliance, Resource Development Council, Alaska Council on Economic Education, Anchorage Alaska Economic Development Corporation, Junior Achievement and the Alaska Federation of Natives.
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