The Gothenburg Improvement Company (GIC) is a volunteer organization in Gothenburg, Nebraska that encourages business-related growth and entrepreneurship to increase economic development.  Incorporated in 1961, the GIC, along with the support and dedication of its stockholders and the Community Development Office, has a primary goal of envisioning, improving and securing the future of the community.

"To encourage growth and entrepreneurship by promoting Gothenburg, Nebraska as a World Class community resulting in job creation and an outstanding quality of life for its residents."