Resources

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 Foundation for 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