The Ridge League of Cities is pleased to welcome Publix Super Markets as an Associate Member. Publix was founded in 1930 in Winter Haven by George W. Jenkins. It is the largest employee-owned company in the United States and one of the 10 largest-volume supermarket chains in the country. Publix employees over 255,000 people and has nearly 900 stores in Florida. Publix Governmental Relations Manager Tara Chilton and Community Relations Manager Brian West are scheduled to speak at the February Membership Dinner Meeting in Haines City on Thursday February 13, 2025. Welcome Publix to the Ridge League!
