JACKSONVILLE, Fla.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--June 28, 2005--GE Business Credit Services (BCS) has opened a Jacksonville chapter of the GE Elfun Society, a nationwide community service network comprised of over 52,000 GE employees and retirees. The new chapter was created to more closely align local volunteer projects already underway with GE's overall community service efforts. Employees from BCS in Jacksonville will coordinate and staff local community service activities.
"Our mission in BCS is to build an inclusive structure that provides more resources to our communities while promoting leadership development," said Christopher Little, general manager. "We do our best to offer a diverse array of volunteer opportunities, so that every employee can make a difference in a meaningful way. And although we have an enthusiastic group, we are always looking for more volunteers from the GE extended family."
In March, GE Elfun volunteers contributed to the celebration of GE's Global Community Days by focusing on education and beautification at Greenfield Elementary School in Jacksonville. Forty volunteers from BCS delivered and planted new trees, shrubs and flowers on school grounds. The event culminated with a rally involving teachers and students.
"Greenfield is grateful to BCS for its green thumb and educational contributions," said Marlene Rassmussen, principal, Greenfield Elementary School. "This just makes us aware of how important our partnerships are."
Little added, "BCS's relationship with Greenfield goes back to 1999, when more than 20 employees began participating in a one-on-one weekly tutoring program. We've formed a close relationship with this school and feel a part of it."
More community service activities are being planned. To become a member of GE's Elfun society, please contact Miles Calvert, volunteer chairman, at 904-928-2205.
About GE Business Credit Services
GE Business Credit Services, based in Jacksonville, Fla., is the commercial unit of GE Consumer Finance. The company provides receivables management programs and marketing solutions in the business-to-business arena that support the distribution of product throughout the supply chain. Its solutions include Business Process Outsourcing (BPO) of open account trade credit, private label revolving credit programs, receivables, financing and secured sales financing for national and regional clients. More information can be found online at http://www.gebcs.com.
About GE and GE Consumer Finance
With $150 billion in assets, GE Consumer Finance, a unit of General Electric Company, is a leading provider of credit services to customers, retailers and auto dealers in 47 countries around the world. GE Consumer Finance, based in Stamford, Conn., offers a range of financial products, including private label credit cards, personal loans, bank cards, auto loans and leases, mortgages, corporate travel and purchasing cards, debt consolidation and home equity loans and credit insurance. More information can be found online at www.geconsumerfinance.com.
GE (NYSE: GE) is Imagination at Work -- a diversified technology, media and financial services company focused on solving some of the world's toughest problems. With products and services ranging from aircraft engines, power generation, water processing and security technology to medical imaging, business and consumer financing, media content and advanced materials, GE serves customers in more than 100 countries and employs more than 300,000 people worldwide. For more information, visit the company's Web site at www.ge.com.
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Mariane Ceballo, 203-585-6696
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