(NMC) — Continuing its support for higher education in the CNMI, Bank of Guam has contributed $5,000 to the Northern Marianas College Foundation as a Gold Sponsor of the NMC Golf Open, scheduled for March 21 and 22, 2026.
“Bank of Guam believes that investing in education is an investment in the long-term strength of our islands,” said Marci Tomokane, the bank’s vice president/regional community development officer, CNMI. “We are pleased to support the NMC Golf Open and the continued growth of programs that prepare students to lead and serve in our community.”
The NMC Golf Open will be a two-day tournament held at LaoLao Bay Golf and Resort, with a registration fee of $250 per player.
“We are grateful for Bank of Guam’s partnership and steady support of the college,” said Ben Babauta, chairman of the NMC Foundation. “Their contribution helps ensure that the Foundation can continue expanding resources and creating meaningful pathways for student success.”
The tournament, which is the signature fundraising event of the NMC Foundation, aims to raise funds to build and equip modern, innovative campus facilities that will help expand the CNMI’s workforce development efforts, stimulate economic growth, and provide greater access to quality education for residents of the CNMI.
Interested companies and individuals who would like to help the college with its rebuilding efforts can donate educational tax credit, cash, or in-kind contributions by visiting www.marianas.edu/golf or by contacting Helen Camacho at [email protected]/, Raynard Travilla at [email protected]/, or Miguel Dandan at [email protected]/.
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