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Staunton, Virginia - Much Ado About Something!

The City of Staunton, located in the beautiful, historic Shenandoah Valley of western Virginia, was founded in 1747.  The City is the birthplace of President Woodrow Wilson, and the City manager form of government.  At the crossroads of Virginia, Staunton is a transportation hub with advanced rail, highway, and air access.  The City is fortunate to have a superior telecommunications infrastructure with fiber, DSL and dial-up internet capabilities and several competing local, long distance, and cellular/digital phone providers.  The City lies at the heart of Virginia’s Education and Technology Corridor with 9 colleges and universities regionally, and a “Blue Ribbon” local school system.  Advanced health care facilities include Augusta Medical Center, a nationally acclaimed institution heralded for advanced programs with a personal touch. Staunton’s corporate residents include Best Buy, Specialty Blades, Bruin, U.S.A., and a host of other fine companies.

If a high quality of life, outstanding educational opportunities, strong utility, transportation, and communications infrastructure, and advanced health care facilities are among your priorities, Staunton may just be the place you’ve been looking for!