President Spoke at Event in Lexington, Ky.
Minneapolis, Aug. 20, 2010 - Starkey Laboratories, Inc., one of the world's leading hearing technology companies, is proud to announce that the Starkey Hearing Foundation was praised for its work during a speech given by President Bill Clinton last week. The President gave a keynote address to help celebrate the 50th anniversary of the Lexington Hearing and Speech Center in Lexington, Ky.
President Clinton emphasized the importance of filling the gap between what the private sector can produce and what the government can provide. "We are supposed to stand in that gap," said President Clinton, citing that through partnerships we can accomplish the good work faster, cheaper and better. "We wind up with partnerships with the private sector, which is what the Starkey Hearing Foundation is. It is a partnership between the Foundation, Bill and Tani Austin and the hearing equipment they produce and sell."
"They have proven their worth. They change lives, and they change the paradigms of providing services to people who are hearing impaired," said President Clinton in regards to the work of the Starkey Hearing Foundation.
The Starkey Hearing Foundation was a major supporter of the event and also fit a number of students with free hearing aids. Since 2000, the Foundation has distributed nearly 500,000 free hearing aids to those in need in more than 86 countries, including the U.S.
"The opportunity to contribute to the children at the Lexington Hearing and Speech Center is the best investment we can make in the future of our world," said Bill Austin. "It is an honor to be part of such good work."
About Starkey®
Starkey Laboratories, Inc. is a privately held, global hearing technology company headquartered in Eden Prairie, Minn. The company is recognized for its innovative design, development and distribution of comprehensive digital hearing systems. Founded in 1967, Starkey currently employs more than 3,250 people, operates 22 facilities and conducts business in more than 100 markets worldwide. For more information, visit starkeypro.com or the Starkey Web Channel on Audiology Online. For more information about the Starkey Hearing Foundation, visit starkeyhearingfoundation.org.
