Evolution of a Main Street

Julie MarkowitzExecutive Director

Staunton Downtown Development Association

Main Street Program established 1994

THE STAUNTON DOWNTOWN DEVELOPMENT ASSOCIATION IS A NONPROFIT ASSOCIATION ESTABLISHED TO ENHANCE DOWNTOWN STAUNTON’S

ECONOMIC ENVIRONMENT AS A CENTER OF COMMERCE WHILE MAINTAINING THE CHARACTER AND INTEGRITY OF THE CITY’S CENTRAL BUSINESS DISTRICT

AS AN ATTRACTIVE PLACE TO LIVE, WORK AND VISIT.

The Evolution

From Events & Festivals to

Economic Restructuring Programs

Drive Traffic & Create Awareness

Hop Along the Bunny Trail

Annual Easter Event

Enliven Areas with Low Tenancy

Chalk Art Event

Community Traditions

Christmas Parade

Evolution for Sustainable Development

What Is A Program?

Enable Healthy Business Practices

Extended Hours Program

Individual Business Focus Providing Tools & Opportunities

Extended Hours Program

Business Retention & Education

Social Networking Seminar

Creating Community Partnerships

Friday Night Street Entertainment

Utilizing Local Resources to Support Extended Hours

Friday Night Street Entertainment

Building Community Loyalty

Downtown Gift Card

Educating the Consumer

Buy Locally