Fifteen Years as a Successful, Woman-owned Small Business Van Fleet & Associates was launched in 1996 by Julie M. Van Fleet after 20 years in the public and private sectors. For more than 20 years, she has specialized in developing communications outreach strategies for research and education organizations with a primary emphasis on science, energy and information technologies. Julie has a solid record of connecting people with the government and brokering high-level discussions with Congress and the Executive Branch, as well as federal and state agencies. Education is preservation, and Julie knows how to connect people with strategic government partners. Moreover, she advises clients on funding sources and new program opportunities with state and federal governments, as well as foundations. And her grassroots development strategy unifies and amplifies the voices of academia, entrepreneurs, and community technologists in support of national initiatives. In 2006, Julie began consulting with small and disadvantaged business to develop marketing and sales programs.  She's helping businesses develop a loyal customer base and prosper.