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Welcome to the SDDA!
Written by Web Master   
Tuesday, 06 February 2007

Our 2008 Membership campaign is currently under-way, please select the Membership option on the left hand sidebar to review our membership opportunities! 

 

Welcome!

 The Staunton Downtown Development Association is a non-profit volunteer-based association established to enhance downtown Staunton's economic environment as a center of commerce while maintaining the character and integrity of the City's Downtown Service District.

SDDA is a member of the Virginia Main Street Program, we promote our goals by following the Four-Point Approach developed by the National Main Street Center. Activities are focused in the areas of economic development, design, promotion, and organization. Leadership of the SDDA is provided by a volunteer Board of Directors and an active committee structure, as well as one full time Executive Director and a part-time Administrative Assistant.

The SDDA is comprised of four committees:

The Promotions Committee aims to create a positive image of downtown Staunton and maintain community pride in the central business district.  The committee oversees promotional programs.

The Design Committee is dedicated to enhancing a downtown visitor's first impression.  The SDDA has set about to improve the visual quality of downtown by addressing all the elements of its environment~not just buildings and storefronts but also signs, public improvements, landscaping, merchandise displays, and promotional materials.

The Economic Development Committee works to strengthen downtown's existing assets and fulfill its broadest market potential by improving the competitiveness of downtown merchants, recruiting new businesses, and converting unused space into housing, offices, or cultural facilities.

The Organization Committee is responsible for overseeing membership development efforts and membership and organization policy.  This committee sets fees and determines benefits, and also hosts activities such as Downtown After Hours to introduce new businesses to SDDA and each other.

Please review our contract with the City of Staunton and our Proposed Work Plan.  Please review our Articles of Incorporation and our By-Laws.  Here is copy of our 2007 Annual Report.

Please review the Streetscape Plan for the City of Staunton:     Page 1    Page 2    Page 3    Page 4

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2007-2008 Board of Directors

Dana Flanders~ President

Brenda Groah~ Vice President

Jenny Hinegardner~ Secretary

Suzi Armstrong~ Treasurer

Erik Curran ~ Design Chair

Sarah Lynch~ Promotions Chair

Greg Beam~ Promotions Co-Chair

Doug Sheridan~ Economic Development Chair

Sarah Butterfield~ Organization Chair

Jack Barber~ Trolley Liaison

Lou Boden~ Member at Large

Erik Curren~Member at Large

Bruce Elder~ City Council Liaison

Jim Halasz, Assistant City Manager~ Ex Officio

Julie Markowitz~ Executive Director

Cindy Howard~ Senior Administrative Assistant 

Janie Ballurio~Administrative Assistant

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The SDDA is proud to have received the following Awards:

 1995          Became a designated Main Street Community
 1997-2002 5,000 Volunteer Hours
 1999 Award of Excellence for Downtown Streetscape plan & Implementation
 2000-2006 Recognized annually as a Designated Main Street Community
 2001 Chosen as one of the Dozen Distinctive Destinations
 2002 Became the first Virginia City to win the Great American Main Street Award
 2002 Recognized by Main Street as a $10 Million Community
 2003 Recognized by Main Street as a $15 Million Community
 2004 Recognized by Main Street as a $20 Million Community
 2006 Recognized by Main Street as a $40 Million Community
 2006 Received the All Star Public Improvement Project for the creation of the New Street Garage
 2007 Virginia Main Street Milestone Award for $45 Million in Private Investment
 2008 Virginia Main Street Award for 15,000 Volunteer Hours since 1995

Last Updated ( Tuesday, 01 July 2008 )
 
The New Downtown Gift Cards Are Here!
Written by Administrator   
Friday, 05 October 2007

$20 Gift card image

$10 card image

The New Downtown Staunton Gift Cards have arrived!  The new version of our classic Downtown Gift Certificate is much more convenient for the recipient to use.

  • Sold in denominations of $10 and $20
  • Can be used like cash
  • Only accepted at Downtown Staunton Stores
  • Redeemable at over 60 locations
  • Convenient and wallet sized
  • One size fits all
  • Available at four locations, the SDDA office, Pufferbellies, Schmid's Printery, and celebrate!!
  • Expire after one year

 To purchase please call 540.332.3867 or email This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it

For a list of businesses that accept the gift card please click on the read more link below.....

 

 

Last Updated ( Wednesday, 02 January 2008 )
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SDDA Contact:    Phone: 540.332.3867       E-mail: sdda_director@ci.staunton.va.us