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MARANA 2018 Official Guide to Marana, Arizona DESTINATION: MARANA From events to nature to community, explore what makes Marana home. www.MaranaChamber.com • (520) 682-4314 • [email protected] LET Let us elevate your golf game to challenging new heights. us Let us mix your cocktail hour with ancient native melodies. STAY Let us turn a wine experience into a flight of fancy. WITH YOU.'" Let us share the remarkable healing power of sacred stones. DoVE MOUNTAIN ® THE RITZ-CARLTON ©2016 The Ritz-Carlton Hotel Company, LLC Table of Contents Welcome ..................................... 6 Marana Chamber of Commerce ............................. 7 Feature Story ............................... 9 About Marana .......................... 10 The Town of Marana ................ 12 Police Department .................. 14 Important Numbers ................. 15 Fire Department ....................... 16 Volunteering.............................. 17 Utilities & Area Attractions ....... 18 Education .................................. 19 Parks & Recreation ................... 20 Healthcare ................................ 21 Members in Alphabetical Order .................. 24 Members by Category ............ 28 Join the Marana Chamber Today ....................... 43 Marana Marketplace .............. 44 13881 N Casa Grande Highway Marana, Arizona 85653-9312 Phone: (520) 682-4314 Fax: (520) 682-2303 Email: [email protected] Web: www.MaranaChamber.com Cover & Table of Contents Photos Courtesy of the Town of Marana © 2018 by Marana Chamber of Commerce. All rights reserved. No part of Marana: 2018 Official Guide to Marana, Arizona may be reproduced in any fashion, including any electronic form, without written permission of the Marana Chamber of Commerce. Welcome! A Message from Ed Stolmaker President of the Marana Chamber of Commerce elcome to Marana! At the Marana Chamber of Commerce, our mission is simple: “The Marana Chamber is the voice of W business that works to build economic growth and quality of life in our community.” We have a unique perspective on the needs and aspirations of Marana businesses. It’s one of the reasons why the readers of the Arizona Daily Star named us the best local chamber of commerce for 2017. We know our local business owners and managers, and we are committed to their success. The value of hometown support inspired our Shop Marana program that encourages residents to back local businesses. We all know the value of keeping dollars in the community. Sales taxes account for better roads, parks and public safety. Buying locally helps our business community create more jobs and spark positive development. More information on the program, including member listings, special deals and our upgraded website, can be found at www.ShopMarana.com. Ed Stolmaker, IOM President/CEO of the Marana Our membership is 575 strong and growing. Marana Chamber of Chamber of Commerce Joining the Marana Chamber is easy: Commerce Staff EdStolmaker@ visit www.MaranaChamber.com or call Rebecca Kososkie MaranaChamber.com (520) 682-4314. Members enjoy numerous Membership Director networking events, including ribbon-cuttings, RebeccaKososkie@ MaranaChamber.com breakfasts and lunches that feature the best of the local business community. We promote an atmosphere that maximizes business Katie Porter potential and profitability. If you are a business located in Marana or Executive Assistant KatiePorter@ want to do business in Marana, you need to join the Chamber today. MaranaChamber.com This guide is also a great resource for residents, businesses and visitors. Tammie McElroy Administrative Assistant It is made possible thanks to the support of our advertisers and Marana TammieMcElroy@ Chamber members. We encourage everyone to support the businesses MaranaChamber.com listed in this guide when looking for goods and services. General Inquiries Info@ People are moving to Marana for many things: great schools, beautiful MaranaChamber.com scenery and outstanding family atmosphere. More residents mean greater economic development potential and a stronger business community. Rest assured that the Marana Chamber will be there as the Town continues to grow, assisting our dedicated members on their road to success and prosperity. 6 2018 Official Guide to Marana, Arizona Marana Chamber of Commerce Marana Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors For more information about the Marana Chamber of Commerce, Networking Events and Marana Chamber Committees, visit www.MaranaChamber.com. 2018 Official Guide to Marana, Arizona 7 Feature Story Destination: Marana arana is a destination. As one of the fastest- mountain bike or explore on horseback, Marana has growing communities in the state, Marana is places to go and vistas to see. The well-maintained trails Ma destination for businesses, vacationers and are a wonderful way to convene with nature and view the residents. unique features and creatures of the Sonoran Desert. The Town also has a trail run event, the Dirt Dash, for those who Marana is a destination for those looking for a community like to challenge themselves with a more rigorous pace. that has not forgotten its roots. The Town’s signature events are a great example. Marana Farm Festival, Marana For those who like to walk, run and bike on flatter terrain, Founders Day, Star Spangled Spectacular, and Marana Marana has plenty of ground to cover. Marana Parks and Holiday Festival & Christmas Tree Lighting perfectly sum up Recreation hosts 5K and 10K races with holiday themes. what Marana is all about. They are first-class events that The Pima Loop System extends far into North Marana, embrace traditional family fun. and for cyclists the Town has great areas to ride with well-marked lanes. There are Marana Farm Festival and enjoyable bike rides from cruising Marana Founders Day harken down Silverbell Road and other back to Marana’s agrarian areas around Continental history with an eye on the Ranch to the challenge of the present and an awareness of changing elevations in Dove the future. Marana Farm Festival Mountain. Marana also is a features thrilling carnival rides partner with El Tour de Tucson and rodeo features. Marana and hosts a 28-mile leg of the Founders Day has a parade with race. vintage tractors, community partners, school children, and Parks are at the core of the a variety of floats that show Town’s outdoor offerings. different aspects of what Marana has great parks Marana has to offer. with many amenities, and more are coming. Marana is Star Spangled Spectacular building Tangerine Sky Park on July 4 is Marana’s biggest and expanding a park in organized event with more Honea Heights. A new splash than 16,000 people coming out pad is coming to Crossroads for the fireworks, local bands, at Silverbell District Park and and delicious offerings from Southern Arizona’s top food ballfields are a priority for the Parks and Rec Department. trucks. Marana Holiday Festival & Christmas Tree Lighting The El Rio Open Space is already a draw for birders, and mixes the fun of a winter carnival with a high-tech the Town is committed to improving that amenity for choreographed light show. nature lovers of all ages. The Movies & Music in Marana series is another way for Marana is a destination for fun. As the Town grows, so the community to come together. These free events bring do the entertainment options. The Premium Outlets at people from all over the Town to different parks each Marana Center have become a regional draw and month to watch a free film or enjoy a night of music under provide great bargains for those who love a day of the stars. shopping. The only Topgolf in Southern Arizona is an exciting entertainment option for those who like the links, Marana is a destination for homeowners. People are or inexperienced duffers who are looking for a fun outing finding Marana to be a great place to buy a home with with friends. For the more traditional golfer, there are options in all price ranges. From first-time buyers to those plenty of golf options from the courses on Dove Mountain investing in their dream homes, Marana is where people to the challenge of links-style golf at the Quarry Pines. want to live. Marana is a destination for visitors. The Town is a perfect Marana is a destination for those who love the outdoors. place to stay, whether you never leave your hotel or choose The Town has invested in an extensive network of 29 miles to use it as a great basecamp for exploring the area. of trails in the Tortolita Mountains alone. If you like to hike, Continued on page 10 2018 Official Guide to Marana, Arizona 9 About Marana & Feature Story HISTORY WEATHER Pima County AM RADIO STATIONS Once a small farming town, Marana Avg. Low (°F) 55.4 666,957 980,263 1,016,206 KSAZ 580 AM Spanish Religious has grown into a place that appeals Avg. High (°F) 84.1 KCEE 690 AM News/Talk Arizona Precip. (in.) 1.0 KNST 790 AM News/Talk to those who enjoy a rural area 3,665,228 6,392,017 6,931,071 that has the amenities of a larger KFLT 830 AM Religious community. Positioned between L H P Source: Pima County QuickFacts from KGMS 940 AM Religious Phoenix and Tucson, Arizona’s the US Census Bureau KTKT 990 AM Spanish Sports largest commercial centers, Marana January 39 66 1.01 KVOI 1030 AM Talk For more information, visit 2010 connects businesses to major February 42 69 1.03 KGVY 1080 AM Oldies Marana, Arizona United States markets and world-class resources, March 46 75 0.93 KCKY 1150 AM Spanish Census Quick Stats at www. including research facilities, financial April 52 83 0.34 KEVT 1210 AM Regional Mexican census.gov/quickfacts/fact/table/ institutions, a skilled workforce May 61 92 0.24 KCUB 1290 AM Sports maranatownarizona/PST045216 and transportation options. While June 69 101 0.17 KWFM 1330 AM Classic Hits Marana incorporated in 1977, with July 74 101 2.10 KTUC 1400 AM Adult Standards FM RADIO STATIONS about 10 square miles and 1,500 August 72 99 2.47 KTZR 1450 AM Sports KLTU 88.1 FM Christian Contemp.