Evolution of a Main Street
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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