Many Blues related events and programs would not exist without the commitment and financial contributions from the real world business community. CGI stands out as a supporter of the Blues. The company has a deep involvement with the Kansas City Blues and Jazz Festival. The company has been sponsoring the Blues stage for the last seven years. Fifteen years ago the company began business at a time when it was unheard of to challenge the market domination of AT&T, MCI and Sprint. CGI also sponsors two local golf tourney fund-raisers plus the Kansas City Film Festival and World Class Professional Boxing in Kansas City.