Help cultivate a vibrant cultural and strong economic downtown

Become a Member

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, with over 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 Benefits

  • 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

  • Access to exclusive grant opportunities

  • 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

Learn more and apply:

We offer two types of membership based on your business location. Not sure if you’re within the Downtown Service District (DSD)? Click here for the map. Have additional questions? Call 540-332-3867 or email stauntondowntown@gmail.com

Businesses WITHIN the Downtown Service District:

Businesses OUTSIDE the Downtown Service District: