Independence Chief Marketing Officer discusses sports marketing at 2018 Business of Sports Conference

2018 Business Sports Conference
Independence Blue Cross SVP and Chief Marketing Executive Paula Sunshine joined executives from the region to discuss the sports industry, the eSports world, and the importance of sports marketing sponsorships at the Philadelphia Business Journal’s 2018 Business of Sports Conference. Held on July 26 at the Ballroom at the Ben, the conference took a deep dive into the sports industry — both locally and nationally — speaking to Philadelphia’s professional teams,...
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Independence and Comcast share insight at annual MedCity CONVERGE executive summit

On July 11, Independence Blue Cross and Comcast headlined an afternoon session at the 2018 MedCity CONVERGE summit. The discussion titled “CONVERGEnce on Steroids: Why Comcast and Independence Blue Cross?” brought together Independence SVP and Chief Information Officer Michael Vennera and Comcast VP of Strategic Development Marc Siry to explore the recently announced collaboration between the two companies....
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Independence Blue Cross named title sponsor of 2018 Main Line Bike Race, Sunday, August 12

Main Line Bike Race
Ahead of hundreds of cyclists set to roll into town next month, Narberth Ambulance is proud to announce Independence Blue Cross as title sponsor of the 2018 Main Line Bike Race. The second annual cycling event, which benefits Narberth Ambulance, is set to hit the streets of Ardmore on Sunday, August 12 from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m....
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Independence Blue Cross interns learn how to save a life with Hands-Only CPR

IBX Interns CPR
Independence interns pose for a photo after becoming “CPR Ready” at an onsite training provided by the Mobile CPR Unit. Summer interns at Independence Blue Cross (Independence) learned how to identify signs of cardiac arrest and respond with Hands-Only CPR, a life-saving skill that can be performed by anyone and significantly increase the chance of survival for a cardiac arrest victim....
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Independence Blue Cross honored with Corporate Leadership Award at the Black and Gold Gala

Lorina CCP Award
Lorina Marshall-Blake accepts the Corporate Leadership Award on behalf of Independence Blue Cross at the Black and Gold Gala. Independence Blue Cross (Independence) was presented with the Corporate Leadership Award at this year’s Black and Gold Gala hosted by the Community College of Philadelphia Foundation and Honorary Chair Mayor James Kenney. The annual charity event celebrates individuals and organizations whose service to the community supports growth in education,...
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Lorina Marshall-Blake helps Career Wardrobe showcase success stories at annual fundraising event

Lorina Marshall-Blake embraces a man whose story demonstrates the importance of Career Wardrobe’s efforts to support job seekers. Lorina Marshall-Blake, president of the Independence Blue Cross Foundation and vice president of Community Affairs for Independence Blue Cross (Independence), recently attended Hope’s Night Out, a Career Wardrobe fundraiser sponsored by Independence. Career Wardrobe is a non-profit social enterprise that serves men and women of all ages by providing professional clothing as well as educational programs to help them succeed in the workforce....
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Lorina Marshall-Blake introduces founder of the “me too” movement

Lorina and Tarana Burke
Lorina Marshall-Blake, president of the Independence Blue Cross Foundation and vice president of Community Affairs for Independence Blue Cross, poses for a photo with Tarana Burke, social activist and founder of the international “me too” movement. Lorina Marshall-Blake, president of the Independence Blue Cross Foundation and vice president of Community Affairs for Independence Blue Cross,...
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Independence helps women stay #FearlessFit at Be Well Philly Boot Camp

Be well boot camp 2018
Be Well Philly Editor Caroline Cunningham (left) and Empower Hour speaker Alexis Rose Artis (middle) join Independence VP Corporate Communications Donna Farrell (right) at the annual Be Well Philly Boot Camp. For the fifth year, Independence Blue Cross (Independence) proudly supported women’s well-being as presenting sponsor of the popular Be Well Philly Boot Camp....
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Independence celebrates its 80th anniversary with a company-wide day of service

Community Impact Day
Independence volunteers pose for photo before getting to work at Habitat for Humanity. In celebration of its 80th anniversary, Independence Blue Cross (Independence) kicked off its first Community Impact Day, a company-wide day of service supporting a variety of local nonprofit organizations focused on good health and well-being. Collectively, more than 300 Independence associates and interns volunteered over 1,600 hours,...
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Independence associates celebrate 80 years of serving our community

Associate 80 years event
Independence associates pose with our 80th anniversary cake. On Thursday, May 25, Independence Blue Cross associates celebrated the company’s 80 years of service to the community and the multi-year expansion of its Center City campus on West Market Street with a special summer-themed event. Independence associates gathered in the campus’ recently renovated courtyard at 1901 Market to enjoy some of their favorite summertime snacks and listen to music....
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