About Advantus Strategies Advantus Strategies is a consulting services firm for clients who do business with government or have governmental interests. We specialize in providing services to businesses or governments that have an interest in environmental or regulatory matters, service to or with government, association management, and lobbying and advocacy at all levels of government, including the General Assembly and executive branch. Advantus offers all of these services in one firm. Governor McDonnell Announces Additional Appointments to Administration Read More 5-19-09 Advantus Strategies, LLC Adds John Paul Woodley to Team. Read More 12-15-09 Advantus Strategies, LLC Acquires Crockett & Hooks, LLC. Read More 12-15-09 Case Study Virginia Government Employees Association Advantus created a comprehensive communications and public relations plan designed to preserve jobs and benefits for thousands of workers employed by the Commonwealth of Virginia.