Riptide, LLC

?? Riptide, LLC had a wonderful time at the NextGen Connect and Celebrate: Holiday Social last Thursday evening! This fantastic event, part of the incredible programming by the Greater North Fulton Chamber of Commerce, was a perfect way to kick off the holiday season. ? The evening was hosted at the stunning J Bec Studios in Milton and generously sponsored by Briskin, Cross and Sanford and Geoff Smith of Assurance Financial. The atmosphere was buzzing with great energy, meaningful connections, and opportunities to deepen relationships with fellow chamber members. ?? Huge thanks to the GNFCC team for consistently creating such impactful and enjoyable events. Here’s to celebrating community, collaboration, and continued success together! Heather Dean Geoff Smith Briskin, Cross & Sanford, LLC GNFCC Channel Melina Holt Sophia Niemeyer-Klumb Bernadette B.

?? Another incredible event hosted by the Atlanta Business Chronicle! Yesterday, Riptide, LLC had the privilege of attending Defining Atlanta, a thought-provoking discussion about the challenges and opportunities shaping our city’s future. The conversation delved into critical infrastructure topics like water, power, and transportation—vital elements for supporting Atlanta’s rapidly growing population and evolving needs. The panel was absolutely fantastic, featuring insights from Jeff Grubb, Katherine Zitsch, Anna Roach, and Jamie McCurry. Their expertise and perspectives illuminated the innovative strategies needed to ensure Atlanta remains a thriving, sustainable hub for all who call it home. A big thank you to the Atlanta Business Chronicle for organizing such a meaningful dialogue. It’s always inspiring to see Atlanta’s leaders come together to tackle the big questions and plan for a brighter future. Heather Dean Katherine Zitsch, PE, BCEE Anna Roach Jamie McCurry Atlanta Business Chronicle Atlanta Regional Commission Georgia Ports Authority Metro Atlanta Chamber Georgia Power Company

?? Inspiring Afternoon at the Sandy Springs Perimeter Chamber Signature Luncheon! ?? Riptide, LLC had the pleasure of attending the Signature Luncheon hosted by the Sandy Springs Perimeter Chamber, featuring the incredible Justin Campbell, Vice President of Studio Operations for Assembly Atlanta. Justin’s presentation was nothing short of fabulous, offering a behind-the-scenes look at the creative and operational magic fueling Assembly Atlanta’s success. His insights into innovation and leadership were both motivating and thought-provoking, leaving us inspired to keep pushing boundaries in our own work. A huge thank you to the Chamber for organizing such a fantastic event. Connecting with so many dynamic professionals in the community is always a highlight for us at Riptide, LLC. Here’s to collaboration, growth, and supporting the thriving businesses and leaders that make our region shine! Heather Dean Justin Campbell Adam P. Forrand

?? Last Thursday was one for the books! ?? The Riptide, LLC team had an incredible time attending the Supply Chain Speaker Series, hosted by the Greater North Fulton Chamber of Commerce and Tech Alpharetta. This event brought together brilliant minds to discuss the current state and future of supply chains, offering invaluable insights into this ever-evolving industry. ???? We left inspired by the thoughtful discussions and actionable strategies shared by the panelists. Events like these are a reminder of the power of collaboration and innovation in solving today’s challenges and shaping tomorrow’s opportunities. A big thank you to GNFCC and Tech Alpharetta for putting on such a fantastic event! We’re grateful to be part of such a vibrant and forward-thinking business community. Looking forward to applying what we learned and continuing to support our clients in optimizing their operations and driving growth. ??? Heather Dean Alex Girrbach, IOM Karen Cashion Jessica D. Scott Moran Kirk Knauff

What an inspiring day at the Alpharetta Chamber of Commerce Business Summit! It was a privilege to hear Chris Smith, Chief Revenue and Operating Officer at Thrive Co-Working, share his insights on building impactful teams. Chris emphasized the power of hiring individuals who bring diversity, passion, and drive—people committed to collaboration, innovation, and delivering meaningful results for both customers and the community. These qualities are a reminder that success is driven by the strength of our people and their ability to ignite ideas, work together, and create lasting impact. Thank you to the Alpharetta Chamber of Commerce for hosting such an engaging event and for fostering opportunities to connect, learn, and grow. Heather Dean Chris Smith Alpharetta Chamber of Commerce

What an inspiring day at the Alpharetta Chamber of Commerce Business Summit! It was a privilege to hear Chris Smith, Chief Revenue and Operating Officer at Thrive Co-Working, share his insights on building impactful teams. Chris emphasized the power of hiring individuals who bring diversity, passion, and drive—people committed to collaboration, innovation, and delivering meaningful results for both customers and the community. These qualities are a reminder that success is driven by the strength of our people and their ability to ignite ideas, work together, and create lasting impact. Thank you to the Alpharetta Chamber of Commerce for hosting such an engaging event and for fostering opportunities to connect, learn, and grow. Heather Dean Chris Smith Alpharetta Chamber of Commerce

?? Trailblazers Leading the Way! ?? Thanks to Business RadioX, Riptide, LLC was thrilled to capture an inspiring interview with Dr. Maxine Caine of STEM Atlanta Women at the recent Women's Trailblazer event, hosted by the Alpharetta Chamber of Commerce! Dr. Caine, one of this year’s Trailblazer Award winners, shared her passion and vision for creating pathways for women in STEM fields. Her impact on the Atlanta community through STEM Atlanta Women is nothing short of extraordinary, providing mentorship, education, and empowerment for young women aspiring to enter science, technology, engineering, and math. It was a fantastic evening celebrating pioneers like Dr. Caine, who continue to open doors and make an indelible mark. We’re grateful to have witnessed such inspiration and innovation in action! ?? #WomensTrailblazer #STEMAtlantaWomen #CommunityLeadership #AlpharettaChamber #Trailblazer Heather Dean Dr. Maxine Cain Mike Sammond

?? Trailblazers Leading the Way! ?? Thanks to Business RadioX, Riptide, LLC was thrilled to capture an inspiring interview with Dr. Maxine Caine of STEM Atlanta Women at the recent Women's Trailblazer event, hosted by the Alpharetta Chamber of Commerce! Dr. Caine, one of this year’s Trailblazer Award winners, shared her passion and vision for creating pathways for women in STEM fields. Her impact on the Atlanta community through STEM Atlanta Women is nothing short of extraordinary, providing mentorship, education, and empowerment for young women aspiring to enter science, technology, engineering, and math. It was a fantastic evening celebrating pioneers like Dr. Caine, who continue to open doors and make an indelible mark. We’re grateful to have witnessed such inspiration and innovation in action! ?? #WomensTrailblazer #STEMAtlantaWomen #CommunityLeadership #AlpharettaChamber #Trailblazer Heather Dean Dr. Maxine Cain Mike Sammond