Marion Downtown Revitalization Association, Inc. provides comprehensive services to help revitalize Marion's downtown commercial districts. Specialized organizational and technical assistance as well as funding resources are available to help make Marion downtown a vibrant economic successes.

For any individual or organization interested in revitalization, MDRA provides:

Training : From the basics of Main Street to advanced downtown development topics, regular training opportunities are provided to keep you up-to-date on the latest in the field.

On-site Technical Assistance : State Main Street staff is available to help communities launch revitalization efforts as well as to help mature communities tackle more complicated issues.

Access to State and National Experts : Intensive on-site assistance by state and national experts is provided to help spur revitalization efforts as well as help mature communities tackle more complicated issues.

Customized Design Assistance : An architect with substantial experience with older and historic structures provides expertise, training and renderings.

Ongoing Public Relations and Marketing : Ongoing public relations are provided as well as use of the Virginia Main Street logo and name.