Help cultivate a vibrant cultural and strong economic downtown
Become a Member
Credit: Geoff L. Johnson
We exist solely to promote downtown businesses and organizations.
Marketing + Promotional Perks
Business listing on the SDDA online business directory
Business listing in both the printed and online versions of Staunton’s Historic Downtown Shopping & Dining Guide
Events and sales promoted on the SDDA Facebook, Instagram and Twitter
Events and sales promoted in our Staunton community newsletter, which has 3000+ members
Access to display space in the downtown kiosks
Access to display space in the cabinets at Hotel 24 South
Cooperative advertising opportunities with local media for both seasonal and evergreen marketing campaigns
10% discount on transit advertising through the Downtown Trolley and the BRITE bus.
Other Perks
Façade re-design by Frazier Associates offered through Virginia Main Street
Listing properties for sale and for rent in the district on the SDDA website
Invitation to Downtown Discount Card program & Downtown Gift card (currently suspended due to Covid-19)
Access to exclusive grant opportunities, i.e. Better Together, etc.
Access to SDDA meeting spaces on the second floor of 1 E Beverley Street (subject to availability)
Listing in SDDA annual report
Invitation to SDDA annual celebration
Notary public services by appointment
Applications:
Businesses WITHIN the Downtown Service District:
Businesses OUTSIDE the Downtown Service District:
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