For sharp insights and analysis on California's election results, watch our VP of Strategy and Public Relations, Tim Lineberger, 's recent appearance on America's Mayor Live with Rudy Giuliani.
Congratulations to all of our VSI interns graduating this year! π
Pictured here from CSUF: Sarena Jacobo, Gavin Arnold, and Gerardo Colon. Proud of this group and grateful for everything they brought to the team. Wishing every one of our grads continued success ahead!
A milestone moment at the OCCOG 2026 Annual Conference at John Wayne Airport. The Orange County Council of Governments officially launched its Advanced Air Mobility Working Group, with Joby Aviation's electric air taxi on display to mark the occasion.
π₯ Gold at the Health Care Communicators of Southern California Finest Awards. Our Executive Profile Video Series with CalOptima Health won top honors in the Multi-Media β Internal/External Video Programs category.
Venture Strategic has been named a nominee for the Orange County Business Journal's 27th Annual Family-Owned Business Awards, our second consecutive year receiving this honor. Thank you to the clients, collaborators, and partners who make this work meaningful.
VSI is honored to rejoin the Greater Irvine Chamber alongside many of our clients. Proud that our President & CEO, Jeff, now serves on the Chamber's Public Policy Council, convening leaders on the issues shaping our region.
Merriam-Webster now cites a quote from our very own Tim Lineberger, VP of Strategy and Public Relations, as an example for the word "embolden." The quote, originally published in the LA Times, joins entries from Men's Health and Forbes in illustrating the word's modern usage.
Had a great time yesterday at the ISDOC quarterly luncheon talking Communications in 2026. Newsrooms shrinking, niche channels exploding, AI moving fast, audiences craving what's real. The throughline is trust, and the answer is integrated communications.
Venture Strategic's Sam and Chelsea were at Canva Create 2026 β the launches did not disappoint. From Canva AI 2.0 to offline mode and an expanded pro suite, the future of visual communication is moving fast.
Great day at ABC SoCal's Community Open House! Garden Grove CM Cindy Ngoc Tran, Fullerton CM Jamie Valencia, and President & CEO Mike Mitchell connected with community members and future trades pros. Venture Strategic was proud to help bring this event together.
Great meeting with City of Costa Mesa officials to collaborate on the City's Climate Action Plan! Proud to support our client @MesaWater with tours of their Education Center and OCWD's Groundwater Replenishment System for a firsthand look at water conservation in action.
Big news! π Venture Strategic has been selected by Mesa Water for Orange County advocacy consulting services.
We're supporting their mission to deliver local, reliable, clean, and safe water and to advance water policy priorities across the county. π§
We recently learned Russ Keene, Senior Communications Advisor for ENGIE North America, and Tim Lineberger are fraternity brothers. The two were honored to speak to members of the Chapman University chapter of Pi Kappa Alpha and share their experiences as alumni.
Venture Strategic was honored to attend the Orange County Business Councilβs 2026 Annual Dinner and host a number of amazing clients, including Verizon, ENGIE North America, Associated Builders and Contractors, KPC Health, ACC-OC, and OCBC.
Chelsea Shay, Director of Marketing & Branding and proud UC Irvine alumna, recently returned to campus to serve as a judge for the MAISS Product Lifecycle Capstone Pitch Event at the Paul Merage School of Business.
Please join us in welcoming our Spring Interns from California State University, Fullerton π·
Tamara C., MBA candidate in Marketing; Nick M., Advertising major; and Enrique A., Communication major, are joining the Venture Strategic team this semester!
Sam Hasson, Associate, Marketing & Communications, attended and left inspired! He enjoyed the mix of strong speakers, thoughtful sessions, and the chance to connect with communications professionals from across the region.
Honored to support ACC-OC through annual report design, event photography, and videography at the Installation and Celebration of the 2026 Board of Directors. Congratulations to outgoing President Jamey Federico and incoming President Tanya Doby.
The series continues at CalOptima Health. π½οΈ Behind the scenes with the people driving the mission forward.
Now rolling out on CalOptimaβs page.