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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 Round Tables 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 2009 Annual Report.

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

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2009-2010 Board of Directors

Sarah Butterfield~President 

Dana Flanders~ Immediate Past President

Brenda Groah~ Vice President

Jenny Hinegardner~ Secretary/Treasurer

Erik Curren ~ Design Chair

Sarah Lynch~ Promotions Co-Chair

Greg Beam~ Promotions Co-Chair

Russell Rose~Economic Development Chair

Erin Blanton ~ Organization Chair

Jack Barber ~ Trolley Liaison

Tracey Wolfe ~Member at Large

Marc Paxton~Member at  Large

Bruce Elder~ City Council Liaison

Jim Halasz ~ Ex Officio

Julie Markowitz ~ Executive Director

Karen Lawrence~ Senior Administrative Assistant 

Janie Ballurio~Administrative Assistant

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The SDDA is proud to have received the following Awards: