Career Success: Where You Work Is Important As How You Work

Career Success: Where You Work Is Important As How You Work

Location is key! For the majority of employers and employees, whether they be in small or big businesses, the place they start their day is a major determinant of their productivity and mood. A critical factor in job trends for 2023 is satisfaction from selecting a...
HAYVN: A Social Impact and Sustainability Roundtable For Everyone

HAYVN: A Social Impact and Sustainability Roundtable For Everyone

At HAYVN, sustainability has been integral to our mission since we opened our doors four years ago. Coworking spaces should positively impact members’ overall well-being while striving for cleaner space. We are building a more inclusive, sustainable economy and...
Take Advantage of A Coworking Space Without An Office

Take Advantage of A Coworking Space Without An Office

What if we told you that you didn’t need to rent a traditional office space to be part of a coworking community? With our virtual or event membership, you can work from HAYVN when needed, and also access to our coworking partner spaces across the country. At...
Sunflower: Symbol of Strength & Hope at HAYVN Coworking

Sunflower: Symbol of Strength & Hope at HAYVN Coworking

Sunflowers remind us of summer’s best moments, from bright yellow hues to the vibrant energy they carry. The flower naturally signifies longevity, loyalty, happiness, and optimism. You may have noticed a similar spirited theme throughout our coworking hub if...
HAYVN HATCH: Where Are The Female Founders Now?

HAYVN HATCH: Where Are The Female Founders Now?

Women entrepreneurship is soaring worldwide. While venture capital has surged over recent years, the numbers haven’t entirely changed for female founder startups. The amount of venture capital investments available to women, particularly of color, remains small....
HAYVN: A Wellness-Centric Suburban Cowork Space

HAYVN: A Wellness-Centric Suburban Cowork Space

The daily actions you take will impact how you show up in your personal and professional life. With COVID-19 still looming, access to wellness programs has become more essential to the suburban coworking community than before.  While Slack and Microsoft Teams are...
HAYVN Celebrates 3 Years of Coworking Success

HAYVN Celebrates 3 Years of Coworking Success

June 1st marked our 3rd Anniversary at HAYVN! It has been a remarkable journey so far, as we continue to foster a community at our suburban coworking space. To commemorate the moment, we are revisiting our first hubcast (podcast) with Founder and Chief Collaborator...
How Suburban Coworking Helps Create A Work Life Balance

How Suburban Coworking Helps Create A Work Life Balance

Remote work certainly has its benefits. It allows for more flexibility, whether you want to devote more time to loved ones during the day — or complete work tasks from the comfort of your couch. It is a perk for many but can be a challenge for others. Not being...
How The SBIR Grant Is Making Dreams Possible At HAYVN

How The SBIR Grant Is Making Dreams Possible At HAYVN

Shared workspaces are excellent for building a community with like-minded colleagues and associates. It is especially advantageous if you hope to strategically strengthen your business’s network outside of visiting the shared office space a few days a week....
HAYVN LAUNCH in 2022

HAYVN LAUNCH in 2022

When HAYVN first opened, founder and Chief Collaborator Felicia Rubinstein had a dream to create a woman-centric co-working space and support female entrepreneurs. Through a robust calendar of community events, programs and amenities, HAYVN enables female...
HAYVN HATCH: Where Are They Now?

HAYVN HATCH: Where Are They Now?

When HAYVN first opened, founder and Chief Collaborator Felicia Rubinstein had a dream to create a woman-centric co-working space and support female entrepreneurs. Through a robust calendar of community events, programs and amenities, HAYVN enables female...
5 Free Ways to Support Small Businesses

5 Free Ways to Support Small Businesses

Small businesses in the U.S. make up almost 42% of the private workforce and are a crucial component to both our local and national economy, according to the Small Business Administration. It is no surprise that many small businesses were heavily impacted by COVID-19....
10 Reasons Why Coworking Spaces Are The Way of The Future

10 Reasons Why Coworking Spaces Are The Way of The Future

It’s no secret that the working world is changing. Even prior to the COVID-19 pandemic, the traditional corporate work environment was on its way out the door.  “Professionals have a lot of choices in how they work these days. Not only is the workplace...
Roots and Wings: A Career Workshop for Today’s Grads

Roots and Wings: A Career Workshop for Today’s Grads

Adulting is hard. We know it, and if you’re a college student or early career professional, you definitely know it. We want to help. That’s why, after a successful pilot program in June, the HAYVN team is thrilled to announce the official launch of our next in-person...
Angel Investing 101: Come Be An Angel

Angel Investing 101: Come Be An Angel

We are living in remarkable times. At HAYVN, we’ve been watching with increasing interest as Venture Capital (VC) firms, including a growing number of female-led VC firms, invested more dollars in female-founded or co-founded businesses than in any other time in...
Let’s Party! Our Darien Coworking Space’s 2nd Anniversary!

Let’s Party! Our Darien Coworking Space’s 2nd Anniversary!

Last week we celebrated HAYVN’s second anniversary. Back in 2019, when HAYVN was just born, if you asked owner Felicia Rubinstein what she wanted for her Darien coworking space, she would have probably told you what any new mom would: health, happiness and success. Of...
Dip Your Toes into a Coworking Space Fractional Private Office

Dip Your Toes into a Coworking Space Fractional Private Office

This summer, get your entrepreneurial feet wet in a HAYVN coworking space fractional private office, the perfect first step into your own private workspace.  “One of our popular new services is a part-time, or fractional, private office for those not needing full-time...
20 Ways Business Partners Can Make or Break Success

20 Ways Business Partners Can Make or Break Success

“Business partners are a lot like marriages,” Eileen Springer tells us at the beginning of our lunch hour conversation at our shared coworking space. “They’re important and they’re complicated.”  A business partner can make or break your success. Does your...
Celebrate Our Coworking Community of Passionate Entrepreneurs

Celebrate Our Coworking Community of Passionate Entrepreneurs

February is a month for lovers. HAYVN is not simply a place to come and go, a desk where you check your email or an office for a meeting. It is a place to work, sure. It is also a place to do what you love. Our coworking community fosters a growing list of impassioned...
HAYVN Evolves to Embrace the ‘Work from Anywhere’ Trend

HAYVN Evolves to Embrace the ‘Work from Anywhere’ Trend

At HAYVN, we believe that community is more important now than ever before. Over the past year, HAYVN has grown to over 160 members who now “work from anywhere.” Like so many others, we have had to rise to the unprecedented challenges of 2020 and 2021 and reevaluate...
HAYVN Seeks B Corp Certification: Emphasizes Public Benefit

HAYVN Seeks B Corp Certification: Emphasizes Public Benefit

In 2020, HAYVN Coworking Community submitted an application for B Corp Certification. Becoming a B Corporation demonstrates HAYVN’s formal dedication to being a truly mission-driven company. It means HAYVN is committed to balancing profit and purpose in order to build...
20-Somethings and the Startup Mentality

20-Somethings and the Startup Mentality

The coronavirus. No one was prepared for the world in which we now live. Plans for the future for jobs, business ideas, and startups are disrupted. Hanging out at home has been the safest option for 20-Somethings. But is it time to get out of your comfort zone (and...
HAYVN HUB – Darien Hot Spots

HAYVN HUB – Darien Hot Spots

Darien is the quaint and cozy hometown of HAYVN in Fairfield County! No matter where you live in this community, you’re just a hop, skip, and a jump away from one of its serene beaches, exceptionally quaint downtown, verdant nature preserves, parks, and numerous...
HAYVN HUB – Fairfield Hot Spots

HAYVN HUB – Fairfield Hot Spots

Fairfield CT is a charming mix of historic and modern  — a shoreline town on the Long Island Sound with several resources including town beaches, universities, parks, golf courses, museums, terrific public schools, and great eats. Close to I-95 and Metro North...
HAYVN HUB – Greenwich Hot Spots

HAYVN HUB – Greenwich Hot Spots

Greenwich CT is right over the border of New York, and also only 40 minutes by train to all the exciting things in New York City. Greenwich has a small town charm but is full of the conveniences of suburban life, and at the same time has lots of trendy hot spots....
HAYVN HUB – New Canaan Hot Spots

HAYVN HUB – New Canaan Hot Spots

Iconic Downtown New Canaan, CT by Colleen Rock. Waveny Mansion is part of Waveny Park which includes an art gallery, pool, tennis, walking paths and theater. Public Domain photoNew Canaan has picturesque New England small-town ambience with plenty to do and enjoy...
HAYVN HUB – Norwalk Hot Spots

HAYVN HUB – Norwalk Hot Spots

Norwalk is an adjacent town to HAYVN where many of our members live. New to Fairfield County? Explore Norwalk with this handy directory of places of interest including historical sites, beaches, golf course, supermarkets, day care, schools, and some dog parks, and...
HAYVN HUB – Stamford Hot Spots

HAYVN HUB – Stamford Hot Spots

Stamford is one town closer to NYC than HAYVN. This photo perfectly captures the variety found in this suburban town on the Long Island Sound. Don’t let the city photo fool you, there’s plenty of green and open spaces here. Look at our curated list of...
HAYVN HUB – Westport Hot Spots

HAYVN HUB – Westport Hot Spots

Westport CT is a lovely New England town along the Long Island Sound. Downtown has shops, restaurants, entertainment, great public schools, as well as the library. Sherwood Island State Park is a wonderful beach with spots for flying kites, BBQ, and remote control...
September is HAYVN Health Month: Programs for Entrepreneurs

September is HAYVN Health Month: Programs for Entrepreneurs

Long stressful hours at work, breakfast on-the-go, lunch at your desk and fast-food takeout dinner. On repeat. This is the reality many of us face growing a business. Wellness programs designed for busy entrepreneurs and startup businesses are included in our HAYVN...
A Safe HAYVN for Meeting Room Rentals in Darien CT

A Safe HAYVN for Meeting Room Rentals in Darien CT

2020 has been a pretty bleak period for in-person meetings. Even so, here at HAYVN in Darien, CT we are now beginning to see demand for safe, flexible meeting and conference rooms that offer social distancing as people seek to get out of the house. Coworking spaces...
What is a Virtual Office Space and Why Do I Need it Now?

What is a Virtual Office Space and Why Do I Need it Now?

The new era of social distancing at work is upon us. Even simple things – like creative meeting rooms and executive conference rooms – are being rethought for safety. Props to all who have had to make reopening work as we learn to work together as a...