Resources

Join SDDA’s online Business Directory, or update an existing profile. Click this link to fill out the form.

The City of Staunton’s Economic Development office has many resources available on their website. For information on opening a business in Staunton, head there first.

• StauntonBusiness.com

Economic Incentives & Business Assistance

• StauntonEZoneBrochure

• Shenandoah Community Capital Fund

Business Training

• Valley Small Business Development Center

• Staunton Innovation Hub

• Shenandoah Community Capital Fund

Historic Restoration

• Staunton’s Historic Preservation Districts

• Visit the Historic Staunton Foundationfor information on available tax credits and guidelines for rehabbing and maintaining historic properties.

• City of Staunton Community Development

• Preservation Resources on the Web (details)

Main Street Facade Design through SDDA

• Contact Darren Smith

Promotional Opportunities

• VisitStaunton.com: List your hospitality-related business or submit your event on the City of Staunton’s tourism website.

• Virginia.org: List your events on the state tourism site and offer special packages for visitors.

• Virginia Green: Virginia Green is the statewide program that works to reduce the environmental impacts of Virginia’s Tourism Industry. It is run as a partnership between DEQ, the Virginia Tourism Corporation and the Virginia Hospitality and Tourism Association. Joining is easy and membership in the program is FREE.

Signage

• City of Staunton Sign Guidelines