Established in 1997, Venture Publishing Inc. is an independent publishing company based in Edmonton, with satellite offices in Calgary and Toronto. The company publishes Alberta Venture magazine, a province-wide general interest business magazine, and Unlimited, a business title aimed specifically at 20 to 35 year old professionals and entrepreneurs.

Venture Publishing also has a full-service contract publishing division, with award-winning expertise in editorial, design, production, sales and circulation management, allowing it to provide a turn-key service for clients. Our staff is experienced in both conceptualizing and launching new magazines, and relaunching existing titles on a fee-for-service basis.

Our unique insight into the custom magazine sector, combined with an unmatchable knowledge of Alberta and its associated industries, positions Venture Publishing as the first choice for businesses wanting to create a title with minimum impact on their own resources and maximum marketing effect. Our portfolio includes a range of frequency, formats and creative approaches, which reflect our tailor-made approach to each project.

Venture Publishing has an established and highly successful sales force in Alberta and Toronto, allowing us to work with clients to maximize advertising opportunities within their titles. All of our sales activity is supported by our in-house marketing team which produces a range of materials to promote our clients' magazines effectively.

Venture Publishing's contract clients include:

Additionally, our expertise in print production and distribution ensure cost efficiency for our clients' budgets. For clients that wish to reach the province's influential and affluent business community, we can offer distribution as a ride-along with Alberta Venture magazine, ensuring the custom magazine ends up on the desk of Alberta's decision-makers.

Venture Publishing's digital division has more than 25 years' experience in creating and developing websites on behalf of clients around the world. From creating site maps and user journeys, building fully interactive sites with the latest technologies, to content refreshes, our team is able to help you develop your online presence for maximum effect.

Venture Publishing has won a breadth of awards for its magazines, including:

Western Magazine Awards' Gold Medal for Best Article in 1998, 1999, 2001, 2004 and 2005

The Canadian Business Press Award for Best Photography in 2001

The Canadian Business Press Award for Art Direction in 2002

the ASTech Award for Excellence in Science and Technology Journalism in 2002

Silver medals from the National Magazine Awards in 2005, Alberta's Magazine of the Year in 2005

In 2007, Grip was named External Publication (First Place) of the Year at the Health Care Public Relations Association Canada Awards.