Tripepi Smith recently partnered with the City of Palmdale to produce a comprehensive video series for the 2026 AV EDGE Spring Business Summit. This is the third consecutive year the agency has assisted with this project.
The ticketed event took place on Thursday, March 19, at the AV Fair & Event Center. Palmdale joined local leaders and innovators to discuss developments shaping the future of the Antelope Valley. From welcoming 800 new businesses to investing $39 million in capital improvements like the Sam Yellen Park expansion, the City’s presentation demonstrated Palmdale’s ongoing commitment to enhancing residents’ quality of life through economic development investments.
To support the presentation, Tripepi Smith, in collaboration with City staff, created a series of five engaging videos totaling 16 minutes of screen time, accompanied by 14 minutes of key messages presented by City leadership.
“The video presentation perfectly captured the energy and progress we wanted to highlight for our residents and business community,” said City Manager Sal Mendez. “Tripepi Smith delivered a seamless production that truly elevated the City’s presence at the summit.”
Preparation for the large-scale project began in mid-December 2025. Director Melanie James and her team produced five video scripts, with Videographer Nolan Voge developing shot lists, curating footage, designing graphics and editing the videos. The production process also included Videographer Audrin Baghaie on voiceover. Nolan Voge and Videographers Jeremy Camp and Josh Hernandez captured the necessary b-roll and drone footage with Junior Business Analyst Ervin Velasquez assisting on additional shoots and capturing day-of event photography for social media.
“The City of Palmdale is constantly pushing the envelope with its economic development and community outreach,” said Melanie. “It was rewarding for our team to collaborate on a project of this scale and see it come to life on the big screen at AV EDGE.”
Watch the full video highlights: https://youtu.be/jXY-c44TaMc?si=cxXninBTZxqJF_sH
For more information about AV EDGE, visit https://avedgeca.org/.
About the City of Palmdale
The City of Palmdale is located in the southern region of the Antelope Valley, approximately 60 miles northeast of downtown Los Angeles along State Highway 14. Palmdale is a thriving community with over 167,398 residents. Affordable housing, excellent schools and over 300 days a year of smog-free blue sky contribute to an exceptional lifestyle. Despite its growth, Palmdale continues to cherish the small-town values of a family-oriented community while enjoying all of the conveniences of a thriving metropolitan area.
About Tripepi Smith
Tripepi Smith is a California-based marketing, technology and public affairs firm that serves for-profit, nonprofit and public agencies. Its unique mix of marketing and technology prowess provides a competitive advantage to agencies seeking to leverage the internet to achieve their communication goals. The firm provides full content creation services, including: ghost writing, collateral development, photography, video production, aerial imagery, search engine optimization, email marketing campaigns and website design and execution. Tripepi Smith’s diverse clients include: City of American Canyon, City of Calabasas, City of Culver City, City of Cupertino, City of Daly City, City of Grover Beach, City of Indian Wells, City of La Cañada Flintridge, City of Lake Forest, City of Livermore, City of Malibu, City of Napa, City of Palmdale, City of Paramount, City of Tracy, CalChoice Energy Authority, California Joint Powers Insurance Authority, Santa Clara County Fire Department, Costa Mesa Sanitary District, Rowland Water District, California City Management Foundation, Renne Public Law Group, West Coast Arborists, Scripps College, Blind Children’s Center and Climatec.
