City of Staunton

Staunton’s Arcadia Project Receives $50K for Site Remediation

The City of Staunton received $50,000 in Virginia Brownfields Assistance Funds on behalf of The Arcadia Project for site remediation.

Staunton Crossing Website Live

Economic Development Now on LinkedIn

Staunton's West End Revitalization Meeting #3

A review of the Community Survey and next steps. 6-7 p.m., Tuesday, April 27 at the Gypsy Hill Park Gym.

West End Revitalization Strategy Planning Community Survey

Citizens of Staunton who live in the West End are encouraged to complete the survey.

Staunton's West End Community Meeting

6-7 p.m., Thursday, October 1 there will be a community meeting to gather input from residents, businesses and community partners of Staunton's West End at the Gypsy Hill Park gymnasium.

Staunton West End Community Meeting

6-7 p.m., Thursday, Sept. 3, 2020 at the Gypsy Hill Park Gym.

City to Receive $431,200 Grant

The City of Staunton will receive a $431,200 grant from the state for Staunton Crossing.

City Gets $8.7 Million for Staunton Crossing

Progress is happening at Staunton Crossing, and a new business strategy is in the works to help bring in industries that offer good-paying jobs.

SCCF Receives SunTrust Foundation’s 2018 Lighting the Way Award and $75,000 Grant

Staunton Creative Community Fund was awarded a 2018 Lighting the Way Award and $75,000 grant by the SunTrust Foundation.

Learn More About Opportunity Zones During Sept. 11 Webinar

The Virginia Department of Housing and Community Development will host a webinar at 1 p.m., Sept. 11 for those interested in the new Opportunity Zones program.

Staunton’s West End Could Benefit from Opportunity Zones Program

There’s a new incentive for entrepreneurs to invest in Staunton’s west end. Two areas in the city have been accepted into the federal Opportunity Zones program, which incentivizes investors to develop areas in need of revitalization.

Amended Off-Street Parking Law Helps Developers and Site Planners

The City of Staunton recently took steps to make landscape design easier for developers and site planners of commercial and housing developments.

Study Addresses Impact of Housing on Virginia’s Economy

A new study released by the Housing Policy Advisory Council found that the Staunton-Waynesboro metro area offers relatively low housing costs and access to homeownership opportunities.

Economic Development Launches New Website

Staunton’s economic development department has officially launched its new website, featuring more comprehensive information for prospective businesses.

Upcoming Business Appreciation Breakfast to Recognize Local Businesses

Staunton's economic development department is partnering with the Greater Augusta Regional Chamber of Commerce and the Waynesboro and Augusta County economic development offices to host an appreciation breakfast for the business community.

Graphic Packaging Acquires Assets of Carded Graphics, LLC

Graphic Packaging International, Inc., has acquired the converting assets of Staunton-based Carded Graphics, an award winning printed folding carton producer with a strong regional position in the food, craft beer and other consumer product markets.

Governor McAuliffe Announces 43 New Jobs in City of Staunton

Graphic Packaging International, Inc. will invest $20 million to expand its manufacturing operation in the City of Staunton.

FedEx Ground to Construct 200,000 Square-Foot Facility in Staunton

FedEx Ground will construct a 200,000 square-foot facility on approximately 30 acres in Green Hills Industrial Park. The new center will replace an existing station in Fishersville, allowing the company to continue to meet and exceed customer demands in the region.

19 Acres Under Contract at Staunton Crossing

The City successfully struck a deal with Staunton Crossing Partners, LLC for 19 acres of publicly held land in exchange for $1.25 million.