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Advocacy. Advisory. Philanthropy. It’s always been about service for us.
Advocacy. Advisory. Philanthropy. It’s always been about service for us.
Creating meaningful impact extends into the communities we serve. Through our community partners, we enhance quality of life while building the framework to sustain positive growth for ours and future generations.
We create. Co-founding nonprofits that aid personal and professional ecosystems. Raising awareness, providing education and empowering others.
We lead. Launching initiatives that give back to our communities. Benefitting business, education, health care and local government.
We advocate. Promoting workforce development and training for individuals, minorities and military. Furthering Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM).
We partner. Bringing together government, business and nonprofits. Fostering collaboration for local and national impact.
Cyber Bytes Foundation Helping to Solve Cybersecurity Talent Gap
Dedicated to building and sustaining a local cyber workforce, Cyber Bytes Foundation, a nonprofit co-founded by Riphean Partner Brian DeMuth, is now offering one week certification courses that will prepare individuals for an entry-level position in cybersecurity.
Cyber Bytes Foundation Helping to Solve Cybersecurity Talent Gap
Dedicated to building and sustaining a local cyber workforce, Cyber Bytes Foundation, a nonprofit co-founded by Riphean Partner Brian DeMuth, is now offering one week certification courses that will prepare individuals for an entry-level position in cybersecurity.
Gwyneth’s Gift Foundation
Co-founded by Riphean Investments Partner Joel Griffin and his wife Jennifer in honor of their oldest daughter, Gwyneth’s Gift Foundation is a nonprofit dedicated to raising awareness and education of CPR and the use of AEDs. Since its establishment, Gwyneth’s Gift has trained 7,658 people on CPR and placed 55 AED devices in Virginia resulting in seven lives saved.
Cyber Bytes Foundation
Co-founded by Riphean Investments Partner Brian DeMuth, Cyber Bytes Foundation (CBF) is a non-profit dedicated to developing a unique cyber ecosystem of educational and outreach programs for individuals and small business that enhance the cyber workforce. The American Cyber League (ACL), a CBF consortium of likeminded companies and individuals was created to bring community resources together to assist in the outreach mission and to participate in advanced research addressing the most challenging customer problem-sets.
Stafford County Economic Development Authority
Facilitating business expansion and growth in Stafford, the Economic Development Authority provides training seminars, networking opportunities, grants and finance programs to foster new business investment. Riphean Investments Partner Joel Griffin serves as Chairman.
Fredericksburg Regional Chamber of Commerce
As a leading convener for the business community, the Fredericksburg Regional Chamber of Commerce creates a healthy business environment in the region through relationship building and creating competitive advantages. Riphean Investments supports the Chamber as a member and on its Board of Directors.
Stafford Hospital Foundation
Through philanthropic and grant support, Stafford Hospital Foundation provides funds that enable Stafford Hospital and its affiliates to acquire the very latest in technical advances and provide educational scholarships to Associates of the Hospital. Riphean Investments supports the Foundation on its Board of Directors.
Stafford EDA Increases Eligibility for Business Assistance Grants
Stafford County’s Economic Development Authority has revised eligibility requirements and extended the application deadline to Sept. 28 for its Stay, Sleep and Safe in Stafford business assistance grants.
Stafford EDA Increases Eligibility for Business Assistance Grants
Stafford County’s Economic Development Authority has revised eligibility requirements and extended the application deadline to Sept. 28 for its Stay, Sleep and Safe in Stafford business assistance grants.
Stafford EDA Increases Eligibility for Business Assistance Grants
Stafford County’s Economic Development Authority has revised eligibility requirements and extended the application deadline to Sept. 28 for its Stay, Sleep and Safe in Stafford business assistance grants.
Supporting STEM – Cyber Bytes Foundation Hosts Camp for Teens
Giving hands-on lessons in drones, robots and cybersecurity, The Free Lance-Star reports that students walked away from summer camp hosted by Cyber Bytes Foundation with a new interest for careers in technology, science and cybersecurity.
Cyber Bytes Foundation Announces Quantico Cyber Hub
As Quantico Cyber Hub gets ready to launch, world-renowned security expert Harri Hursti shared the need to have a location that brings together government and corporate entities with the focus of improving the cyber ecosystem and solving problems affecting national security.
Riphean’s Joel Griffin Leads the Launch of COVID-19 Business Recovery Grants in Stafford
As Stafford EDA Chairman, Joel Griffin announced the launch of three new small business assistance grants: Stay, Sleep, and Safe in Stafford Business Grant(s). These grant programs are funded using $2.357M in federal CARES Act funds provided by the County of Stafford.
Encouraging New Home Developments to Drive Business Growth
"Stafford has a reputation that we're closed," EDA Chairman Joel Griffin shared as the EDA urged Board of Supervisors to consider rezoning land to lead to development of more homes to drive retailers and businesses into the area.
Gwyneth’s Gift Has Lasting Impact for Generations to Come
Gwyneth's Gift Foundation, a nonprofit co-founded by Riphean Partner Joel Griffin, opened a new office in Fredericksburg, holding a ribbon cutting ceremony with The Fredericksburg Regional Chamber of Commerce. Fredericksburg Mayor Mary Katherine Greenlaw spoke at the ceremony, sharing that the positive changes Gwyneth's Gift has made in the community will have lasting impact for generations to come.
