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Educational Webinar Series: Sponsorship Marketing
Date and Time
Tuesday Dec 9, 2025
9:30 AM - 10:30 AM ESTLocation
Virtual via Zoom
Fees/Admission
Free and open exclusively to members of the Chamber & ACEDC.
Contact Information
Maria Benoit
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Description
Join us as we explore the ins and outs of securing sponsorships from local businesses and enhancing community engagement for your event or appeal program. Securing local business support requires a well-defined strategy and compelling value proposition to stand out from a crowded field of organizations seeking sponsorship support.
OUR SPEAKERS
Phil Summers
Addison County Chamber of Commerce
Phil Summers is the Executive Director of the Addison County Chamber of Commerce. Phil has led marketing and sponsorship teams at the National Football League, Sirius/XM Radio, and MSG Varsity. In these roles, he successfully managed sponsorship relationships with top- tier brands including VISA, MasterCard, the United States Navy, Dick Sporting Goods, Jeep, Gatorade, and others. Phil created advertising in support of these brands and was the recipient of two Emmy Awards and three Silver Addy Awards for advertising excellence.
In his current position, Phil has brought his knowledge and experience to Addison County and is working to build stronger sponsorship programs in support of Chamber community events. Phil holds a BA from Wagner College and MS from Brooklyn College both in New York City. As a volunteer he serves as a Trustee to the Rokeby Museum in Ferrisburgh and is member of the Middlebury Rotary.
This members-only webinar series is co-sponsored by the Addison County Chamber of Commerce and Addison County Economic Development Corporation. Seminars are open exclusively to members of the Chamber and the ACEDC. Guests of members will be considered based upon availability and individual non-member guests may only attend (1) one webinar per calendar year.
