FAIRFIELD, Conn.--Thursday, January 07, 2010-- In an effort to increase Americans' access to quality healthcare across the country, the GE Foundation--- the philanthropic organization of GE--- has awarded a $650,000 grant to AmeriCares, expanding the reach of GE's Developing Health program. Developing Health is a 3-year, $25 million commitment that provides grant funding and employee engagement to selected healthcare centers across the United States, focusing on delivering primary care and access to quality healthcare.
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FAIRFIELD, Conn.--Monday, December 21, 2009-- GE today announces the appointment of three new company officers. GE currently has 190 GE officers globally, who lead large revenue generating businesses or are in critical functional roles, helping to drive growth.
Below is the list of GE's three new officers:
Roderick Christie,47, has been named vice president of Eastern Europe regional sales at GE Energy Infrastructure. He has held leadership roles across the GE Energy business for more than 10 years.
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Global Public-private Technology Collaboration Aligns with GE healthymagination Initiative
SEOUL, Korea--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Incheon Free Economic Zone (IFEZ), GE Healthcare and Bio Research Complex (BRC) announced today the signing of a five year plan to invest in the establishment of the "GE Global Ubiquitous Health Research and Development Center" (GE Global u-Health R&D Center).
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GRAND RAPIDS, Mich.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--GE Aviation Systems recently joined an industry consortium dedicated to advancing emerging technologies and services in order to bridge today's air transportation system with tomorrow's next generation air travel and commerce needs.
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U.S. House of Representatives passes Jobs Bill that includes $800 million for Amtrak fleet modernization
ERIE, Pa.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--With today's passage of the Jobs for Main Street Act by the U.S. House of Representatives, GE Transportation has moved a major step closer to a potential order for the next generation, higher-speed passenger locomotives from Amtrak. The Act provides $800 million for Amtrak fleet modernization, including the purchase of new "fuel efficient locomotives."
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KENT, Wash.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Naverus, a part of GE Aviation Systems, announced today that they have been granted an Instrument Flight Procedure Service Certificate by the Civil Aviation Authority of New Zealand. With this certificate, Naverus is authorized to design, validate, certify and maintain RNP (Required Navigation Performance) procedures in New Zealand. The certificate also permits Naverus to publish related aeronautical data.