(Source: Business Wire)
Recognizing its significant contributions to increasing U.S. exports,
Medtronic, Inc., (NYSE: MDT) received President Barack Obama's "E" Award
on Thursday, Nov. 5. The ceremony, held in the U.S. Department of
Commerce, was part of the District Export Council Conference in
Washington D.C. The award recognized Medtronic and other individuals and
companies for their efforts in promoting and increasing U.S. exports.
"We are pleased to receive this recognition. As one of America's success
stories and a global leader in the medical device industry, our ability
to enhance U.S. exports is significant," said Bill Hawkins, Medtronic
chairman and CEO. "The President's recognition of the role Medtronic and
our industry continues to play will further drive our efforts to improve
healthcare for people around the world."
Created by President John F. Kennedy in 1961, the "E" and "E Star"
Awards are presented each year to clients or partners of their local
Commercial Service offices. Entrants are nominated by the local
Department of Commerce offices with whom they work. The awards are the
highest recognition any U.S. company or organization may receive for
supporting U.S. exports.
About Medtronic
Medtronic, Inc. (www.medtronic.com),
headquartered in Minneapolis, is the global leader in medical
technologyalleviating pain, restoring health, and extending life for
millions of people around the world.
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