The first premier business event of the Chamber’s new fiscal year, the Annual Meeting & Member Appreciation Luncheon provides attendees with the opportunity to meet the Chair and Board of Directors, learn priorities for the year, connect with business and community leaders and recognize milestone member anniversaries. Attendees will hear from an influential keynote speaker and we will also celebrate our members accomplishments in the last year.
2024 Keynote Speaker:
Chief Jeffrey C. Pridgett
Police Chief, Marana Police Department
Chief Jeff Pridgett began his public safety career with the Marana Police Department in 2003, serving in various capacities throughout the agency. As an officer, he was a School Resource Officer at Marana Middle School and a Motor Officer in the Traffic Unit. In 2013, he was promoted to Sergeant, taking on roles within the Training Unit, Criminal Investigations Unit, and the Office of Professional Standards.
In 2020, Jeff was promoted to Lieutenant and assigned as a patrol commander in the Field Services Division. The following year, he became Captain and served as the Field Services Division commander until July 2022, when he was reassigned as the Support Services Division commander. On September 11, 2023, he was appointed Chief of Police.
A native of Marana, AZ, Jeff completed his primary and secondary education in the Marana Unified School District, graduating from Marana High School in 1995. He earned a Bachelor’s Degree from the University of Arizona in 2000. Additionally, he is a graduate of the 288th session of the FBI National Academy and Northwestern University’s School of Police Staff and Command. Jeff has also completed the Foundations in Public Sector Leadership and the Southwest Leadership Program through the University of Arizona’s Eller College of Management.
2024 Membership Anniversaries
Founders Circle - 37 Years
CalPortland Company -- Rillito Cement Plant
Comcast
Hensley Beverage Company
Marana Stockyards & Livestock Market, Inc.
Marana Unified School District
MHC Healthcare
The Planning Center
Town of Marana
Trico Electric Cooperative, Inc.
Valley of the Sun
Celebrating 25 Years
Adair Funeral Homes, Inc.
Diamond Ventures, Inc.
Marana Regional Airport
Celebrating 20 Years
Imagine Realty Services, Ltd
Lovitt & Touché, Inc
Pima Community College
Vantage West Credit Union
Celebrating 15 Years
DeMont Family Swim School
Earth Energy's Hearth & Patio
Fishkind Bakewell Maltzman Hunter Eye Care
Grumpy's Grill
Homes Direct of Arizona
Innovative Signs
Johns Manville
Pima Federal Credit Union
Pima JTED
Tucson Airport Authority
Vero Amore
West Press
Celebrating 10 Years
APS Digital Print
Arizona Grill & Hearth
Arizona State University
B & J Refrigeration
Bustos Media
Chasse Building Team
Desert Sky Spine & Sports Medicine
Disabled American Veterans Chapter 4 Tucson
Habitat for Humanity Tucson
Jim Click Holmes Tuttle Automotive Team
Republic Services Waste Services
Spencer Roofing LLC
The University of Arizona
Tierra Antigua Realty - Christine M Schaefer PLLC
Tucson Electric Power
Vintage Partners, LLC
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Date and Time
Thursday Aug 15, 2024 12:00 PM - 1:15 PM MST
Location
The Highlands at Dove Mountain 4949 W Heritage Club Blvd Marana, 85658