HAYVN POWERUp: Featuring POWEREats Food Hall (11am) + Speaker Stephanie Webster, Editor in Chief & Founder, CT Bites (12pm)
August 11 @ 11:00 am - 2:00 pm
Everyone
In-Person
Empowering women leaders & builders thru power connections, chats, collaborations & cowork. POWERChat: Stephanie Webster, Founder, CT Bites.
You’re Invited to POWERUp at HAYVN Greenwich!
Plus POWEREats Food Hall (11am-12pm)
Tuesday, 8/11/26: 11am-2:00pm. Cowork: All Day
Connect, Collaborate & Cowork Together!
- $25 FOR THE DAY (become a member at the session, you get credit towards your membership)
- FREE for HAYVN GREENWICH MEMBERS (Promo Code in Members’ Portal)
Calling All Female Leaders and Creators — Come Build Community with Other Dynamic Founders and Trailblazers!
Share resources, exchange ideas, give your elevator pitch, and collaborate with female founders & leaders in the area.
Hear from local expert speakers for a POWERChat that will spark inspiration and passion in us all.
Who should join?
- Female Founders, members & non members, invite your friends
- Female Creatives & Content Creators
- Female Leaders in Corporate
- Females looking for connection, inspiration & their next move
Learn More About POWERChat (12-1pm)
TOPIC: Behind The Bites: Building CT’s Most Influential Food Community
Speaker: Stephanie Webster, Editor in Chief & Founder, CT Bites
Facilitated by Penny Goffman, Host & Community Connector & Founder, THATPENNY | CONNECT, with local powerhouse speakers, Q&A to follow
Calling all foodies, culinary enthusiasts, and event creatives – this is the POWERChat for you! Food has a unique way of bringing people together, creating connection, conversation, and community through delicious shared experiences. Featured POWERChat speaker Stephanie Webster is known for spotlighting Connecticut’s vibrant culinary scene and building one of the state’s most influential food communities. She’ll share her story of turning passion into purpose and building a brand people genuinely connect with. Of course no foodie event is complete without amazing food. Prepare your tastebuds for a deliciously fun food hall experience featuring talented chefs, local restaurants and crave-worthy bites. Come hungry, this is not your average networking event!
11am-12pm: Special Edition Mini Food Hall For Big Cravings: Join us for a delicious Food Hall experience! Plus 75% of ticket sales will be donated to Neighbor To Neighbor to support their food pantry.
Speaker: Stephanie Webster, Editor in Chief & Founder, CT Bites
Stephanie started her career as both an eater, photography editor, and digital strategist in the NYC advertising world. She launched CTbites.com in July 2009, a culmination of her experience with creative concept development, branding, and art direction. She has published multiple CT dining guides, the Fairfield County Chef’s Table book, and the CTbites Hot Dish podcast. She is an advocate for the restaurant industry and founded Food For Behind The Lines, a philanthropic organization created to feed and support unemployed restaurant workers. Her quest to find great food in Connecticut is ongoing and all consuming. When she is not eating, she can be found listening to live music, traveling, or seeking out fun stuff with her three girls and husband.
POWERUp is facilitated by Penny Goffman, Host & Community Connector & Founder, THATPENNY | CONNECT
Penny is a highly regarded event curator, networker, and witty moderator, renowned for her ability to connect guests and empower audiences. She specializes in hosting dynamic experiences that create community around a brand, driving organic customer acquisition, visibility and brand loyalty. Her genuine ability to connect power players, leaders and guests to top-tier brands is what sets her apart.
Connect with Penny: Website, LinkedIn, IG: @thatpennylife_
Thank you to our Sponsors!!
Featuring Delicious Bites By
- CPG Catering & Events: https://chefpauliegcatering.com/, @chefpaulieg
- Wonder: https://www.wonder.com/, @wonder
- The Taco Project, https://thetacoproject.com/, @tacoproject
Featured Event Planner
- Events By Marylee: https://www.eventsbymarylee.com/, @eventsbymarylee
Questions? Contact communitymanager@hayvn.com
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Parking & Getting to HAYVN Greenwich
- HAYVN Greenwich is located between exits 5 & 6 off I-95.
- Our building is right next to the Hyatt Regency Hotel. Entrance is first building on right as you enter circular driveway.
- Use HAYVN’s main outside entrance to access the space (See video and map)
- Park on the HAYVN designated spaces or on parking lot 1 or 2. Either parking lot is only a few steps away from our Main entrance!
- Please only park in the designated HAYVN spaces or unmarked spots. Parking in spaces reserved for other companies may result in your vehicle being towed by the building management.
Accessibility Parking & Entry – HAYVN Greenwich
- Accessible parking is available in Lot 2, located behind the building. This lot has ADA-compliant spaces next to an entrance with elevator access to the second floor, where you’ll find HAYVN Greenwich (Suite 208).
- Please note: The main HAYVN entrance in the circular driveway is not wheelchair accessible. For step-free access, please use Lot 2 and enter through the back of the building.
- The accessible entrance does not have an automatic door opener, but a receptionist is usually available to help if needed.
- If you have questions or would like help when you arrive, please contact us at [hello@hayvn.com] or call (203) 244-7322.
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