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Eden Prairie, Minnesota (November 5, 2025) — Starkey is proud to announce that it has been named an official 2025 Inc. Power Partner, joining an elite group of organizations recognized for helping entrepreneurs and small businesses grow, scale, and thrive.

This distinction places Starkey among some of the world’s most trusted partners in business. The annual Inc. Power Partner Awards highlight companies across marketing, sales, technology, HR, and other essential industries that consistently go above and beyond to support their clients’ success.

“No one serves hearing professionals better than Starkey,” said Brandon Sawalich, President and CEO of Starkey. “Being a true partner means more than delivering innovative technology, it’s about standing beside our customers every step of the way. From personalized service and training to ongoing business support, our teams are dedicated to helping hearing professionals succeed. This recognition from Inc. reinforces what our partners already know – Starkey’s commitment to excellence makes us the best partner in the industry.”

As the only hearing technology company to earn this year’s recognition, Starkey stands out for its deep commitment to customer care and professional partnership. The company’s service-first culture and industry-leading innovation, most recently reflected in the introduction of Omega AI, help hearing professionals deliver personalized care with confidence and compassion.

“Being named an Inc. Power Partner underscores the value of the relationships we’ve built with our customers,” added Sawalich. “We don’t just make hearing aids, we build partnerships that last, rooted in trust, integrity, and shared purpose.”

Hundreds of companies applied for this year’s Inc. Power Partner Awards. Starkey’s inclusion reflects the company’s strong client relationships, outstanding reputation in hearing healthcare, and unwavering dedication to those it serves—both hearing professionals and the patients whose lives are changed.

For more information about Starkey, visit www.starkey.com.

About Starkey
Starkey is a privately held, global hearing technology company headquartered in Eden Prairie, Minnesota. Founded by Bill Austin in 1967, Starkey is known for its innovative design, development, and distribution of comprehensive digital hearing systems. Led today by President and CEO Brandon Sawalich, Starkey is the only American-owned provider of hearing technologies. The company has more than 5,000 employees, operates 29 facilities and does business in more than 100 markets worldwide. Learn more at starkey.com.