The VINE Institute
The VINE Institute is a California nonprofit public benefit corporation (501(c)(3)). Our specific mission is educational, providing strategic consulting and advisory support to community leaders, innovators and entrepreneurs working in food and agriculture.
We build alliances with other industry, educational, and government entities to seed regional innovation centers and future economic opportunities at the nexus of food, agriculture, technology and the economy.
Our Services
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Technology and Innovation Assessments
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Economic Development Analysis & Feasibility Studies
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Strategic Planning
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Multi-Stakeholder Facilitation and Alignment
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Executive Coaching and Advisory
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Custom Consulting, Research and Insights
Representative Clients & Projects
- AgX in the City of Escondido
- Central Valley Community Foundation
- F3 Innovate
- Port of Pasco/Tri-Cities, Washington
Board of Directors & Leadership
- Gabe Youtsey, Chair
- Lon Hatamiya, President
- John Selep, Treasurer
- Nick Papadopoulos, Secretary
- Trish Kelly, Valley Vision