News & Events
Learn about the past, present and future news and events of the Staunton Chamber of Commerce and its communities.

Meet Bill's IGA
Bill's IGA is a Chamber of Commerce business that everyone in Staunton and surrounding areas find familiar, but do you really know Bill's? Hopefully, this article will shed some light on somethings about Bill's that their customers did not know. ...Learn More
Meet Sanks Machining
Have you ever wondered what goes on inside Sanks Machining new building? Owner, Dustin Sanks, successfully moved the business his father started to its new location on the southwest side of Staunton. The business originally started out as a manufacturer for emergency parts and tools with repair services for local businesses that have unpredicted breakdowns and cannot procure parts as needed to get production back up and running. ...Learn More
Meet Cisler & Associates Real Estate
Cisler & Associates Real Estate started in 1991. The owner, Dave Cisler has been a past President of the Chamber of Commerce and is still very involved in the organization. In 1990, Dave was working at SIUE and taking classes, when one day his supervisor asked a favor of him. The supervisor needed to register students for a Real Estate class. ...Learn More
Meet Staunton Auto Body
Staunton Auto Body is one of the newer businesses in Staunton. It is a well-kept business at 1103 East Henry on Old Route 66. It is co-owned by Terry Meyer, who has 40 year's experience in auto repair and a young man named Matt Griffis, an Air Force combat veteran, served in Balad AB Iraq. In the military he worked on survival equipment, a very technical job where personnel needed his equipment to perform when it was needed. ...Learn More
Meet Little Italy's
Little Italy's Pizza on Main St. has been a member of the Staunton Chamber of Commerce for years. The store provides discounted menus for nonprofit organizations and local organizations for parties and award banquets. Over the years, they have supported Zion school and Staunton school district with pizzas for classroom achievement goals including providing over 2,200 free pizzas for Super Reader Awards at Staunton Elementary School. ...Learn More
Meet Madison Communications
Madison Communications has been an evolving company since its inception. Owners Len Schwartz, Mary Westerhold and Stephen Schwartz have created a business plan and management philosophy for the company to grow. It is difficult to manage a company through 2 generations of family members owning a business, however, Madison Communications is proudly starting its 4th generation of family involvement. ...Learn More
Meet Community Hospital
Community Hospital of Staunton has evolved over the years. In 1951, it began as a hospital to service the dangerous local coal mining business. Along with the $14 million renovation that was completed in 2016, the hospital became affiliated with Anderson Healthcare. has provided Staunton with more specialists they can see without having to travel out of the area for care. ...Learn More
Citizen of the Year 2024 Nominees
Enter your nominee(s) for Staunton's 2024 'Citizen of the Year'! The winner will be announced at Staunton's Holiday Festival on Friday, December 6th, 2024 at 8pm. ...Learn More
Christmas in Staunton
Snack With Santa Pictures Are Now In!
Staunton's 2023 Christmas Events begin Saturday November 25th with the lighting of Duda Park. December 1st, the Holiday Walk will start at 4pm until 8pm. Snack with Santa on December 2nd from 10 am until 2pm. Enjoy the Lighting of the City Christmas Tree, the Lighting of Duda Park and the many events happening at Snack with Santa! ...Learn More