Pictured left to right: Shane Victorino, former Phillies outfielder for the 2008 World Series championship team and Scott Palmer, Phillies club ambassador and inductee to the Broadcast Pioneers of Philadelphia Hall of Fame
On July 30, Independence Blue Cross (IBX) teamed up with the Phillies to show appreciation for small businesses from throughout the Philadelphia region. The inaugural “Business at the Ballpark” event featured a day of networking, learning, inspiration, and a few special surprises.
Highlights included:
- Opportunity to connect with local chambers of commerce
- Conversation with IBX leaders Susan Larkin, EVP and Chief Commercial Officer; Dr. Richard L. Snyder, EVP and Chief Operating Officer; and Brett Mayfield, SVP and Market President – Local
- “How to build your brand” keynote from Cheldin Barlatt Rumer, CEO and Executive Producer of THIS IS IT NETWORKTM, Producer, Educator, and Speaker
- Breakout learning sessions with Citizens and On the Goga
- How to set your business up for success with financing tools and best practices
- How to build a culture of well-being that supports performance and talent recruitment
- Ballpark tours and meet and greet with surprise Phillies guests:
- Shane Victorino, former Phillies outfielder for the 2008 World Series championship team
- Scott Palmer, Phillies club ambassador and inductee to the Broadcast Pioneers of Philadelphia Hall of Fame
- Hometown favorite — the Phillie Phanatic!
IBX is the Official Health Insurance Partner of the Phillies and the team’s first Official Jersey Patch sponsor. Through Phillies and IBX Give Back, both organizations support local non-profit organizations year-round through monthly volunteer and community engagement initiatives.
