Public affairs · Sacramento, California
A public affairs firm that delivers results.
- Infrastructure
- Clean energy
- Campaigns
Velocity Strategies gives businesses, non-profits and issue campaigns straightforward support with government, stakeholders and the media: for infrastructure and development projects, clean energy, public policy and campaigns.
Who we are
Straightforward support, at the right velocity.
We deliver a full range of services to help clients understand the environment in which they operate, formulate the right strategies, engage effectively with stakeholders and accomplish their strategic objectives, with the right velocity for each project.
Our leadership has a strong track record of public affairs work for clients across a wide range of sectors, from infrastructure, land use and housing to wireless, clean energy, health care and campaigns.
Sectors we work in
- Infrastructure
- Land use
- Housing development
- Commercial development
- Wireless telecommunication
- Clean energy
- Railroad projects
- Economic development
- Business recruitment
- Real estate
- Financial services
- Health care
- Non-profits and trade associations
- Public policy advocacy
- Campaigns
Services
What we do
Two practices, and an opportunity desk that sources sites and partners for our clients.
Infrastructure and development projects
Public affairs for projects that need government approvals and community support: land use, housing, commercial development, wireless, clean energy, rail and economic development.
Public policy and campaigns
Policy development and advocacy, issue and referendum campaigns, and general consulting for ballot measures, from announcement to election day.
Site and partnership opportunities
We source sites and partners for our clients: land for cell towers, roofs and acreage for solar, towers to buy, and contractors for upcoming work.
How we work
Every engagement runs to an agenda
Velocity Strategies limits the number of projects, races and ballot measures we take on at any one time, so every client gets our focus and attention. We run a 21st-century workforce model: the team is built for each project or campaign and its budget, so it has an appropriate, full team and your budget keeps working for you.
Understand the environment
We start with your business objectives and map the ground: the agencies and elected officials involved, the stakeholders, the politics of the project and the media.
Formulate the strategy
Together we set a strategy built for your goals, and the right velocity for the project: the speed and the direction that will get it approved.
Engage the stakeholders
We bridge the divide between your project, government, stakeholders and the media, building partnerships that create opportunity.
Deliver the objective
We stay with you from the drawing board to opening the doors, or from announcement to victory, with a team sized to the job.
Who we serve
Businesses, non-profits and issue campaigns
Businesses and developers
Companies taking an infrastructure, housing, commercial or energy project from the drawing board to opening day, and companies that need a voice in public policy.
Non-profits and trade associations
Organizations that need to move policy forward, build relationships with government or speak for an industry before elected and regulatory bodies.
Issue campaigns, labor and coalitions
Issue organizations, labor unions and corporations running ballot initiatives and issue campaigns that need a full team and a plan to win.
Property and tower owners
Landowners, churches, schools, government agencies and commercial building owners with a site for a cell tower or solar, and owners of towers or tower portfolios.
Experience
Led by Michael Faust
Michael founded Velocity Strategies after years working in and around government, running small and mid-sized companies and managing campaigns across the nation. He has spoken as an industry expert before elected and regulatory bodies, including the Department of Housing and Urban Development and the Federal Reserve Bank, and serves on national, state and local boards and commissions.
- CEO and President Northern California World Trade Center
- Senior Vice President of Public Policy and Economic Development Sacramento Metro Chamber
- Served the NBA team Sacramento Kings
- Vice President of Government Affairs California Association of Mortgage Brokers
Opportunities
Sites and partners we are sourcing
We are always working to help our clients build their businesses. These are the opportunities we are sourcing for them now.
Land for a cell tower
Own land near a paved road where carriers need coverage? A colocation tower can be paid for by several carriers, not just one.
Towers for sale
Our team members are buying single cell towers and complete portfolios anywhere in the United States.
Solar on your roof or land
Commercial buildings, churches, schools, government buildings and landowners can earn income from a solar project for 20 years or more.
Current openings
More opportunities coming. Check back often.
Jobs and contracting
From time to time our clients and team members need talent and business partners. Current openings are posted here.
Where we work
From Sacramento, across California and the country
Velocity Strategies is based in Sacramento. Our leadership has worked in and around local, state and federal government, served on national, state and local boards and commissions, and run campaigns across the nation.
Tower purchases consider single towers and portfolios anywhere in the United States. Sites for towers and solar depend on our partners’ current needs, so properties further out are considered case by case.
Time kills deals.
Get your project or campaign moving with Velocity Strategies today. The first consultation is free.