GE Vice Chairman and CFO Keith Sherin Signs Statement of Support
WASHINGTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Mr. David McGinnis, Acting Assistant Secretary of Defense for Reserve Affairs, joined Mr. Keith Sherin, GE Vice Chairman and Chief Financial Officer today at an event supporting Veterans and Reservist employment. During the event, Mr. Sherin signed a Statement of Support for the Guard and Reserve on behalf of GE.
GE joins thousands of America's employers in pledging:
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What: On Wednesday, February 15, GE will convene global executives and thought leaders in business, government, and international relations to discuss the opportunities and challenges in the global market. Panel discussions will cover topics including economic growth in Africa, clean energy in Asia, air travel and the rising middle class in Latin America, and trade policy in the United States.
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What: On Tuesday, February 14, leaders in business, healthcare, aviation and technology will convene to discuss the role of innovation in driving growth across America, and explore opportunities to advance innovation in health, transportation infrastructure and energy. The day of panels and keynotes is part of GE's "American Competitiveness: What Works" event, a four-day forum seeking to recharge the conversation about America's economic future.
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Three new GE facilities are part of $580 million investment
WASHINGTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--With its global business base growing, GE Aviation is expanding its manufacturing and research & development footprints in the United States with three new facilities to open by 2013.
GE Aviation's production rates are expected to grow from approximately 3,000 commercial and military engine deliveries in 2011 to 3,400 deliveries in 2012, and 3,800 deliveries in 2013.
MUMBAI, February 13, 2012 -- GE Capital Aviation Services Limited (GECAS), the commercial aircraft leasing and financing arm of GE, today announced delivery of a leased Boeing 767-300ER to a new customer, MEGA Maldives Airlines to help with the young carrier's fleet expansion.
MEGA Maldives Airlines, which started operations in 2010, currently operates two aircraft on a scheduled and charter basis to Hong Kong and other cities in Asia from its base at Male' International Airport on the island nation of Maldives.
Four-day event convenes experts to share ideas on what works
* New GE programs address skills training and workforce preparedness; advanced manufacturing; affordable healthcare delivery
* GE to hire 5,000 veterans over the next five years and partner with U.S. Chamber to provide hiring training for veterans in 50 U.S. cities
* GE to partner with GOOD/Corps to celebrate what works in America and support organizations that focus on skill building and job training
Fairfield, Conn., February 10, 2012 -- The Board of Directors of General Electric Company (NYSE:GE) today declared a $0.17 per share dividend on the outstanding common stock of the Company payable on April 25, 2012, with a record date of February 27, 2012 and ex-dividend date of February 23, 2012.
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