BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//HAYVN - ECPv6.15.6//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:HAYVN X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://hayvn.com X-WR-CALDESC:Events for HAYVN REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/New_York BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20200308T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20201101T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20210314T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20211107T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20220313T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20221106T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20230312T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20231105T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20240310T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20241103T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20250309T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20251102T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240228T153000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240228T173000 DTSTAMP:20260508T230559 CREATED:20240222T122959Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240222T123425Z UID:10002671-1709134200-1709141400@hayvn.com SUMMARY:Angel Education Class | Fireside Chat with Marcia Dawood DESCRIPTION:Angel Education class: Fireside Chat with Marcia Dawood on 2/28 at 3:30pm at HAYVN in Darien. \nJoin us for a Fireside Chat with Marcia Dawood\, Experienced Angel Investor \nREGISTER HERE for HAYVN Member Discount \n\n\n\nWe are fortunate to have an intimate conversation with Marcia Dawood.\nSeasoned Fund Manager\nTedX Speaker\nChair Emeritus of Angel Capital Association\nExperienced Angel Investor\nHost of the Angel Next Door Podcast\n\nThis is an event not to be missed! \nVirtual access is also available upon request by emailing galia@downtoearthfinance.com \n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n CAN’T MAKE THIS EVENT?  \nGet on our email list for future event notifications\n \n \n \n \n \n CURIOUS ABOUT HAYVN?  \nBook a tour \n \n \n \n \n \n WANT TO SEE MORE?  \nView our full event calendar URL:https://hayvn.com/event/angel-education-class-marcia-dawwod/ LOCATION:HAYVN Darien\, 320 Post Road\, Darien\, CT\, 06820\, United States CATEGORIES:Business and Strategy,Finance,Personal and Professional Development ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://hayvn.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/022824-Angel-Investor-Tidal-River_web-calendar-v2.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="HAYVN":MAILTO:communitymanager@hayvn.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231107T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231107T173000 DTSTAMP:20260508T230559 CREATED:20231019T161043Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231019T161556Z UID:10002482-1699372800-1699378200@hayvn.com SUMMARY:Angel Education Class | Evaluating Deal Economics DESCRIPTION:Angel Education class: Evaluating Deal Economics on 11/7 at 4pm at HAYVN in Darien. \nThe class is led by Meghan Cross at AmplifyHer Ventures. It is FREE for Tidal River Fund Members.  \nREGISTER HERE \nYou have evaluated the company\, its founders\, the business model\, product/market fit and overall market opportunity. Now it’s time to evaluate deal terms. \nIn this session Meghan Cross (Amplifyher Ventures) will help us explore:1. Investment structure (Convertible Note\, SAFE\, Priced Round)2. Valuation3. Potential return on the investment4. Exit opportunities and timing \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n CAN’T MAKE THIS EVENT?  \nGet on our email list for future event notifications\n \n \n \n \n \n CURIOUS ABOUT HAYVN?  \nBook a tour \n \n \n \n \n \n WANT TO SEE MORE?  \nView our full event calendar URL:https://hayvn.com/event/angel-education-class-evaluating-deal-economics/ LOCATION:HAYVN Darien\, 320 Post Road\, Darien\, CT\, 06820\, United States CATEGORIES:Business and Strategy,Finance,Personal and Professional Development ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://hayvn.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/Tidal-River-Nov-7_Evaluating-Deal-Economics_web-calendar_745x450.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="HAYVN":MAILTO:communitymanager@hayvn.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230906T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230906T143000 DTSTAMP:20260508T230559 CREATED:20230808T142256Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230810T173808Z UID:10002437-1694005200-1694010600@hayvn.com SUMMARY:Angel Education Class | Due Diligence DESCRIPTION:Tidal River Angel Investing Class \nStay tuned for information \n\n\n\n\n\nQuestions? Contact questions@hayvn.com \nCAN’T MAKE THIS EVENT? Get on our email list for future event notifications. \nCURIOUS ABOUT HAYVN?  Book a tour \nWANT TO SEE MORE? View our full calendar of events \n\n\n\n\n\nABOUT THE SPEAKERS \n\nChris Gelnaw is an angel investor and independent consulting professional. She optimizes early-stage and mid-market companies focusing on product/market fit\, market sizing and creating frameworks/systems around product launches. Chris leverages her prior experiences as an accelerator program manager\, market research consultant\, entrepreneur and management consultant at KPMG Consulting\, and as a banker at JPMorgan Chase\, to deliver actionable insights and strategies to companies at various stages of growth and across multiple sectors.\n\n\nGalia Gichon is an independent personal financial expert with more than 20 years in financial services\, including nearly 10 years on Wall Street and an MBA in Finance. Her career has spanned corporate bond research analyst\, personal finance expert\, angel investor\, entrepreneur advisor and author. As an angel investor\, she actively supports women led and impact start ups. She is the Founder of Down to Earth Finance\, independent personal finance education. She has been teaching at Barnard College’s Athena Center for Leadership and Freelancers Union for 10+ years. She has been widely quoted in The New York Times\, NBC\, CNN\, and more. Previously\, she worked at Bear Stearns and Nomura Securities. Galia is also the author of “My Money Matters” which was featured on TODAY SHOW\, the author of a fiction novel “The Accidental Suffragist\,” and co-host of the popular podcast “Fiscal Firecrackers” with leading actress Susan Yeagley – Funny Finally Meets Money.\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n CAN’T MAKE THIS EVENT?  \nGet on our email list for future event notifications\n \n \n \n \n \n CURIOUS ABOUT HAYVN?  \nBook a tour \n \n \n \n \n \n WANT TO SEE MORE?  \nView our full event calendar URL:https://hayvn.com/event/angel-investing-2023-09-06/ LOCATION:HAYVN Darien\, 320 Post Road\, Darien\, CT\, 06820\, United States CATEGORIES:Business and Strategy,Finance,Personal and Professional Development ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://hayvn.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/tidal-river-due-diligence-web-calendar.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="HAYVN":MAILTO:communitymanager@hayvn.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230425T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230425T140000 DTSTAMP:20260508T230559 CREATED:20230306T164000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230310T164932Z UID:10002400-1682420400-1682431200@hayvn.com SUMMARY:Angel Investing Foundation DESCRIPTION:Join HAYVN and Tidal River Angel Group/Fund \nANGEL INVESTING 101 \nHAYVN is partnering with Tidal River\, a CT-based group of women investors who will be leading the conversation about what you need to know to evaluate early stage/seed investment opportunities. Learn critical questions to ask entrepreneurs and get some practice vetting real women with innovative ideas that they’re currently pitching. \n$35\, in-person at HAYVN \n\n\n\n\nParticipants Will Learn: \n\nWhat an angel is and where they invest\nThe angel investing process from start to finish\nThe investor pitch and debrief\nImportance of due diligence and data room\nTerm Sheet Fundamentals\nFinancials\nIntroduction to valuation\nCompany capitalization tables\nWe will have actual companies pitch for you to evaluate\n\n\n\n\n\n\nQuestions? Contact questions@hayvn.com \nCAN’T MAKE THIS EVENT? Get on our email list for future event notifications. \nCURIOUS ABOUT HAYVN?  Book a tour \nWANT TO SEE MORE? View our full calendar of events \n\n\n\n\n\nABOUT THE SPEAKERS \n\nChris Gelnaw is an angel investor and independent consulting professional. She optimizes early-stage and mid-market companies focusing on product/market fit\, market sizing and creating frameworks/systems around product launches. Chris leverages her prior experiences as an accelerator program manager\, market research consultant\, entrepreneur and management consultant at KPMG Consulting\, and as a banker at JPMorgan Chase\, to deliver actionable insights and strategies to companies at various stages of growth and across multiple sectors.\n\n\nGalia Gichon is an independent personal financial expert with more than 20 years in financial services\, including nearly 10 years on Wall Street and an MBA in Finance. Her career has spanned corporate bond research analyst\, personal finance expert\, angel investor\, entrepreneur advisor and author. As an angel investor\, she actively supports women led and impact start ups. She is the Founder of Down to Earth Finance\, independent personal finance education. She has been teaching at Barnard College’s Athena Center for Leadership and Freelancers Union for 10+ years. She has been widely quoted in The New York Times\, NBC\, CNN\, and more. Previously\, she worked at Bear Stearns and Nomura Securities. Galia is also the author of “My Money Matters” which was featured on TODAY SHOW\, the author of a fiction novel “The Accidental Suffragist\,” and co-host of the popular podcast “Fiscal Firecrackers” with leading actress Susan Yeagley – Funny Finally Meets Money.\n\n\nChristine Sullivan is a consultant at the CT Small Business Development Center. She enjoys helping entrepreneurs and small business owners achieve their next milestone. Whether it’s developing a business plan or finding the right source of capital\, Christine can help advise on the best plan to achieve the company’s short- and long-term goals. Prior to joining CTSBDC\, Christine worked in investment banking for nearly 20 years where she focused on technology and food and beverage companies. During her career\, she realized how rewarding it was to work with earlier stage businesses where you could see that your advice was having a real impact on the company’s growth and success. With a passion for organic and natural food\, Christine spent two years working for Revolution Foods\, a b-corp focused on providing healthy school lunches to schools in low income communities. Her interest in healthy food and innovative food business ideas continues and she loves experiencing the exciting Connecticut foodie scene!\n\n\nAlison Malloy As a director of investments at CT Innovations\, Alison is responsible for sourcing new technology investment opportunities\, leading deals and accelerating portfolio companies. She is also the Managing Director of the Executive in Residence (EIR) program\, responsible for accelerating the growth of the portfolio companies. Alison has a strong background in financial management\, sales\, strategy and raising capital. She serves on the executive board of the Connecticut Venture Group\, and is a regular speaker and member at several entrepreneur organizations\, including Golden Seeds\, The Refinery and Springboard Enterprises. Alison graduated from Boston College\, is a dual citizen\, is an avid racer of sailboats\, and lives in Stamford with her husband and two children.\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n CAN’T MAKE THIS EVENT?  \nGet on our email list for future event notifications\n \n \n \n \n \n CURIOUS ABOUT HAYVN?  \nBook a tour \n \n \n \n \n \n WANT TO SEE MORE?  \nView our full event calendar URL:https://hayvn.com/event/angel-investing-fundamentals-2023-04-25/ LOCATION:HAYVN Darien\, 320 Post Road\, Darien\, CT\, 06820\, United States CATEGORIES:Business and Strategy,Finance,Personal and Professional Development ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://hayvn.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/Angel-Investing-Fundamentals_mailchimp-calendar.png ORGANIZER;CN="HAYVN":MAILTO:communitymanager@hayvn.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230202T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230202T190000 DTSTAMP:20260508T230559 CREATED:20230124T192937Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230124T193254Z UID:10001826-1675353600-1675364400@hayvn.com SUMMARY:HAYVN Launch DESCRIPTION:CAN’T MAKE THIS EVENT?  \nGet on our email list for future event notifications \n \n \n \n \n \n CURIOUS ABOUT HAYVN?  \nBook a tour \n \n \n \n \n \n WANT TO SEE MORE?  \nView our full event calendar URL:https://hayvn.com/event/hayvn-launch-2023-02-02/ LOCATION:HAYVN Darien\, 320 Post Road\, Darien\, CT\, 06820\, United States CATEGORIES:Finance,Hayvn Halftime ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://hayvn.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/Event-Image-Sizing-1.png ORGANIZER;CN="HAYVN":MAILTO:communitymanager@hayvn.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230119T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230119T133000 DTSTAMP:20260508T230600 CREATED:20221202T011433Z LAST-MODIFIED:20221213T191312Z UID:10002295-1674129600-1674135000@hayvn.com SUMMARY:EWC (Entrepreneurial Women's Club) Monthly Meeting: Personal Finances From an Independent Expert: Galia Gichon DESCRIPTION:EWC Members: $35 (includes lunch) Non-Members: $50 (includes lunch) \n  \nSurviving and thriving as an entrepreneur requires strong financial management skills\, but getting there can seem stressful and overwhelming. Join independent financial expert Galia Gichon for an introduction to a painless plan for taking control of your personal finances. \nYou’ll set financial goals\, create a budget that works for you\, and establish the habits that lead to financial health. You’ll learn how to make financial planning less time-consuming by spending 30 minutes a week directly focused on your budget\, spending\, savings\, and investments. You’ll also learn how to create immediate growth in your savings and investment accounts. Galia will also share key techniques for taking the stress and uncertainty out of planning for retirement. \nYou’ll be able to confidently and successfully manage your personal finances\, and have more time (and money!) to do the work you love. \n  \nAbout Galia:  \nGalia Gichon is an independent personal financial expert with more than 20 years in financial services\, including nearly 10 years on Wall Street and an MBA in Finance. Her career has spanned corporate bond research analyst\, personal finance expert\, angel investor\, entrepreneur advisor and author. As an angel investor\, she actively supports women led and impact start ups. She is the Founder of Down to Earth Finance\, independent personal finance education. She has been teaching at Barnard College’s Athena Center for Leadership and Freelancers Union for 10+ years. She has been widely quoted in The New York Times\, NBC\, CNN\, and more. Previously\, she worked at Bear Stearns and Nomura Securities. Galia is also the author of “My Money Matters” which was featured on TODAY SHOW\, the author of a fiction novel “The Accidental Suffragist\,” and co-host of the popular podcast “Fiscal Firecrackers” with leading actress Susan Yeagley – Funny Finally Meets Money. \n  \nAbout EWC: \nThe Entrepreneurial Women’s Club was born in 2015 as a way to offer meaningful networking and professional development to women business owners. Since that time\, the EWC network has expanded\, special friendships have formed and business has happened\, all while learning from some pretty amazing speakers. EWC’s mission is to bring smart\, supportive women together and watch the magic happen. \nWhen we ask the members what they like best\, the #1 answer is “the women in the room”. Words like high quality\, warm\, welcoming\, willing to help one another are heard over and over again. Go to HAYVN.com/EWC to become a member. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n CAN’T MAKE THIS EVENT?  \nGet on our email list for future event notifications \n \n \n \n \n \n CURIOUS ABOUT HAYVN?  \nBook a tour \n \n \n \n \n \n WANT TO SEE MORE?  \nView our full event calendar URL:https://hayvn.com/event/ewc-monthly-meeting-2023-01-19/ LOCATION:HAYVN Darien\, 320 Post Road\, Darien\, CT\, 06820\, United States CATEGORIES:Business and Strategy,Finance,Personal and Professional Development ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://hayvn.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/Copy-of-HAYVN-Event-Image-Sizing-4.png ORGANIZER;CN="HAYVN":MAILTO:communitymanager@hayvn.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221208T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221208T130000 DTSTAMP:20260508T230600 CREATED:20221014T000003Z LAST-MODIFIED:20221024T161553Z UID:10002219-1670500800-1670504400@hayvn.com SUMMARY:HAYVN Halftime: 2022 Year-end Tax Planning Do’s and Don’ts For The Self-employed\, Solopreneur and LLCs DESCRIPTION:We will address strategies that you can implement before year-end to minimize your tax liability within the current tax code. \n  \nAbout Treacy:Treacy specializes in tax preparation with an emphasis on the attainment of personal and financial goals through tax planning and financial education. \nTreacy Riiska CPA helps individuals and small businesses in Fairfield and Westchester County understand their overall financial situation with personalized tax preparation\, strategic tax planning\, and financial education. Our mission is to share our knowledge and understanding of the current tax code in order to provide our clients with the highest level of tax preparation and planning services. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n CAN’T MAKE THIS EVENT?  \nGet on our email list for future event notifications \n \n \n \n \n \n CURIOUS ABOUT HAYVN?  \nBook a tour \n \n \n \n \n \n WANT TO SEE MORE?  \nView our full event calendar URL:https://hayvn.com/event/hayvn-halftime-2022-12-08/ LOCATION:HAYVN Darien\, 320 Post Road\, Darien\, CT\, 06820\, United States CATEGORIES:Finance,Hayvn Halftime ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://hayvn.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/HAYVN-Event-Image-Sizing-2.png ORGANIZER;CN="HAYVN":MAILTO:communitymanager@hayvn.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221026T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221026T130000 DTSTAMP:20260508T230600 CREATED:20221013T170732Z LAST-MODIFIED:20221013T170738Z UID:10002217-1666782000-1666789200@hayvn.com SUMMARY:Come Be an Angel: Angel Investing 101 DESCRIPTION: \n\n\n\n\n3-DAY WORKSHOP\nWednesday\, October 12\, 19 & 26\n*Tickets available for individual sessions\n3 Sessions: $120 (includes lunch) \n2 Sessions: $80 (includes lunch) \nIndividual Sessions: $40 (includes lunch) \n  \nHave you ever thought that you’d like to help early stage companies grow but you don’t know enough about the process? Or that you’d like to be part of an angel network but you don’t know where to start? \n  \nCome join the angel conversation that we’re starting at HAYVN in October. HAYVN is partnering with Tidal River\, a new CT-based group of women investors who will be leading the conversation about what you need to know to evaluate early stage/seed investment opportunities. \n  \nChristine\, Sullivan\, CT SBDC Consultant\, Alison Malloy\, Tidal River Co-Founder and Connecticut Innovations Director of Investments; and Galia Gichon\, Tidal River Deal Flow Manager and Down to Earth Finance Founder\, will discuss topics including pitch evaluation\, due diligence\, valuation\, financials and term sheets. You’ll learn the critical questions to ask entrepreneurs and you’ll get some practice with real women with innovative ideas that they’re currently pitching. \n  \nA three-day workshop over lunch that combines investor assessment techniques with guest pitches from real entrepreneurs. \n  \nAbout the speakers: \nChristine Sullivan is a consultant at the CT Small Business Development Center. She enjoys helping entrepreneurs and small business owners achieve their next milestone. Whether it’s developing a business plan or finding the right source of capital\, Christine can help advise on the best plan to achieve the company’s short- and long-term goals. Prior to joining CTSBDC\, Christine worked in investment banking for nearly 20 years where she focused on technology and food and beverage companies. During her career\, she realized how rewarding it was to work with earlier stage businesses where you could see that your advice was having a real impact on the company’s growth and success. With a passion for organic and natural food\, Christine spent two years working for Revolution Foods\, a b-corp focused on providing healthy school lunches to schools in low income communities. Her interest in healthy food and innovative food business ideas continues and she loves experiencing the exciting Connecticut foodie scene! \nGalia Gichon serves on the Tidal River leadership team and assists with managing deal flow. She is also an independent personal financial expert whose career has spanned corporate bond research analyst\, personal finance expert\, angel investor\, entrepreneur advisor and author. As an angel investor\, she actively supports women-led and impact startups. She is the founder of Down to Earth Finance\, providing independent personal finance education. Galia teaches at Barnard College’s Athena Center for Leadership and Freelancers Union\, and is often asked for comment by the New York Times\, NBC\, CNN and other media outlets. Previously\, she worked at Bear Stearns and Nomura Securities. Galia is the author of My Money Matters\, which was featured on the Today show\, and of the novel The Accidental Suffragist. \nAlison Malloy is co-founder of Tidal River and primarily helps manage the group’s deal flow. She is also director of investments at CI\, where she is responsible for evaluating investment opportunities\, structuring investments and accelerating portfolio companies through active board participation. Alison was the CEO and co-founder of Design2Launch (D2L)\, a leading Connecticut-based tech startup in workflow collaboration for the pharmaceuticals industry that she helped sell twice. After D2L was initially acquired by Eastman Kodak Company in 2008\, Alison worked on the spinout and merger with BLUE Software in 2016\, where she served on the board of directors and supported the successful exit for the second time to Danaher in 2018. Alison previously worked at the Slovak American Enterprise Fund and Trimodia LLC. She worked for General Electric around the world\, graduating from GE Capital’s prestigious financial management program. \n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n CAN’T MAKE THIS EVENT?  \nGet on our email list for future event notifications\n \n \n \n \n \n CURIOUS ABOUT HAYVN?  \nBook a tour \n \n \n \n \n \n WANT TO SEE MORE?  \nView our full event calendar URL:https://hayvn.com/event/hayvn-angel-investing-101/2022-10-26/ LOCATION:HAYVN Darien\, 320 Post Road\, Darien\, CT\, 06820\, United States CATEGORIES:Business and Strategy,Finance,Personal and Professional Development ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://hayvn.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/HAYVN-Event-Image-Sizing.png ORGANIZER;CN="HAYVN":MAILTO:communitymanager@hayvn.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221019T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221019T130000 DTSTAMP:20260508T230600 CREATED:20221013T170732Z LAST-MODIFIED:20221013T170738Z UID:10002216-1666177200-1666184400@hayvn.com SUMMARY:Come Be an Angel: Angel Investing 101 DESCRIPTION: \n\n\n\n\n3-DAY WORKSHOP\nWednesday\, October 12\, 19 & 26\n*Tickets available for individual sessions\n3 Sessions: $120 (includes lunch) \n2 Sessions: $80 (includes lunch) \nIndividual Sessions: $40 (includes lunch) \n  \nHave you ever thought that you’d like to help early stage companies grow but you don’t know enough about the process? Or that you’d like to be part of an angel network but you don’t know where to start? \n  \nCome join the angel conversation that we’re starting at HAYVN in October. HAYVN is partnering with Tidal River\, a new CT-based group of women investors who will be leading the conversation about what you need to know to evaluate early stage/seed investment opportunities. \n  \nChristine\, Sullivan\, CT SBDC Consultant\, Alison Malloy\, Tidal River Co-Founder and Connecticut Innovations Director of Investments; and Galia Gichon\, Tidal River Deal Flow Manager and Down to Earth Finance Founder\, will discuss topics including pitch evaluation\, due diligence\, valuation\, financials and term sheets. You’ll learn the critical questions to ask entrepreneurs and you’ll get some practice with real women with innovative ideas that they’re currently pitching. \n  \nA three-day workshop over lunch that combines investor assessment techniques with guest pitches from real entrepreneurs. \n  \nAbout the speakers: \nChristine Sullivan is a consultant at the CT Small Business Development Center. She enjoys helping entrepreneurs and small business owners achieve their next milestone. Whether it’s developing a business plan or finding the right source of capital\, Christine can help advise on the best plan to achieve the company’s short- and long-term goals. Prior to joining CTSBDC\, Christine worked in investment banking for nearly 20 years where she focused on technology and food and beverage companies. During her career\, she realized how rewarding it was to work with earlier stage businesses where you could see that your advice was having a real impact on the company’s growth and success. With a passion for organic and natural food\, Christine spent two years working for Revolution Foods\, a b-corp focused on providing healthy school lunches to schools in low income communities. Her interest in healthy food and innovative food business ideas continues and she loves experiencing the exciting Connecticut foodie scene! \nGalia Gichon serves on the Tidal River leadership team and assists with managing deal flow. She is also an independent personal financial expert whose career has spanned corporate bond research analyst\, personal finance expert\, angel investor\, entrepreneur advisor and author. As an angel investor\, she actively supports women-led and impact startups. She is the founder of Down to Earth Finance\, providing independent personal finance education. Galia teaches at Barnard College’s Athena Center for Leadership and Freelancers Union\, and is often asked for comment by the New York Times\, NBC\, CNN and other media outlets. Previously\, she worked at Bear Stearns and Nomura Securities. Galia is the author of My Money Matters\, which was featured on the Today show\, and of the novel The Accidental Suffragist. \nAlison Malloy is co-founder of Tidal River and primarily helps manage the group’s deal flow. She is also director of investments at CI\, where she is responsible for evaluating investment opportunities\, structuring investments and accelerating portfolio companies through active board participation. Alison was the CEO and co-founder of Design2Launch (D2L)\, a leading Connecticut-based tech startup in workflow collaboration for the pharmaceuticals industry that she helped sell twice. After D2L was initially acquired by Eastman Kodak Company in 2008\, Alison worked on the spinout and merger with BLUE Software in 2016\, where she served on the board of directors and supported the successful exit for the second time to Danaher in 2018. Alison previously worked at the Slovak American Enterprise Fund and Trimodia LLC. She worked for General Electric around the world\, graduating from GE Capital’s prestigious financial management program. \n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n CAN’T MAKE THIS EVENT?  \nGet on our email list for future event notifications\n \n \n \n \n \n CURIOUS ABOUT HAYVN?  \nBook a tour \n \n \n \n \n \n WANT TO SEE MORE?  \nView our full event calendar URL:https://hayvn.com/event/hayvn-angel-investing-101/2022-10-19/ LOCATION:HAYVN Darien\, 320 Post Road\, Darien\, CT\, 06820\, United States CATEGORIES:Business and Strategy,Finance,Personal and Professional Development ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://hayvn.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/HAYVN-Event-Image-Sizing.png ORGANIZER;CN="HAYVN":MAILTO:communitymanager@hayvn.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221012T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221012T130000 DTSTAMP:20260508T230600 CREATED:20220807T163335Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220812T213036Z UID:10002194-1665572400-1665579600@hayvn.com SUMMARY:Come Be an Angel: Angel Investing 101 DESCRIPTION: \n\n\n\n\n3-DAY WORKSHOP\nWednesday\, October 12\, 19 & 26\nGeneral Admission: $120 (includes lunch) \n  \nHave you ever thought that you’d like to help early stage companies grow but you don’t know enough about the process? Or that you’d like to be part of an angel network but you don’t know where to start? \n  \nCome join the angel conversation that we’re starting at HAYVN in October. HAYVN is partnering with Tidal River\, a new CT-based group of women investors who will be leading the conversation about what you need to know to evaluate early stage/seed investment opportunities. \n  \nChristine\, Sullivan\, CT SBDC Consultant\, Alison Malloy\, Tidal River Co-Founder and Connecticut Innovations Director of Investments; and Galia Gichon\, Tidal River Deal Flow Manager and Down to Earth Finance Founder\, will discuss topics including pitch evaluation\, due diligence\, valuation\, financials and term sheets. You’ll learn the critical questions to ask entrepreneurs and you’ll get some practice with real women with innovative ideas that they’re currently pitching. \n  \nA three-day workshop over lunch that combines investor assessment techniques with guest pitches from real entrepreneurs. \n  \nAbout the speakers: \nChristine Sullivan is a consultant at the CT Small Business Development Center. She enjoys helping entrepreneurs and small business owners achieve their next milestone. Whether it’s developing a business plan or finding the right source of capital\, Christine can help advise on the best plan to achieve the company’s short- and long-term goals. Prior to joining CTSBDC\, Christine worked in investment banking for nearly 20 years where she focused on technology and food and beverage companies. During her career\, she realized how rewarding it was to work with earlier stage businesses where you could see that your advice was having a real impact on the company’s growth and success. With a passion for organic and natural food\, Christine spent two years working for Revolution Foods\, a b-corp focused on providing healthy school lunches to schools in low income communities. Her interest in healthy food and innovative food business ideas continues and she loves experiencing the exciting Connecticut foodie scene! \nGalia Gichon serves on the Tidal River leadership team and assists with managing deal flow. She is also an independent personal financial expert whose career has spanned corporate bond research analyst\, personal finance expert\, angel investor\, entrepreneur advisor and author. As an angel investor\, she actively supports women-led and impact startups. She is the founder of Down to Earth Finance\, providing independent personal finance education. Galia teaches at Barnard College’s Athena Center for Leadership and Freelancers Union\, and is often asked for comment by the New York Times\, NBC\, CNN and other media outlets. Previously\, she worked at Bear Stearns and Nomura Securities. Galia is the author of My Money Matters\, which was featured on the Today show\, and of the novel The Accidental Suffragist. \nAlison Malloy is co-founder of Tidal River and primarily helps manage the group’s deal flow. She is also director of investments at CI\, where she is responsible for evaluating investment opportunities\, structuring investments and accelerating portfolio companies through active board participation. Alison was the CEO and co-founder of Design2Launch (D2L)\, a leading Connecticut-based tech startup in workflow collaboration for the pharmaceuticals industry that she helped sell twice. After D2L was initially acquired by Eastman Kodak Company in 2008\, Alison worked on the spinout and merger with BLUE Software in 2016\, where she served on the board of directors and supported the successful exit for the second time to Danaher in 2018. Alison previously worked at the Slovak American Enterprise Fund and Trimodia LLC. She worked for General Electric around the world\, graduating from GE Capital’s prestigious financial management program. \n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n CAN’T MAKE THIS EVENT?  \nGet on our email list for future event notifications\n \n \n \n \n \n CURIOUS ABOUT HAYVN?  \nBook a tour \n \n \n \n \n \n WANT TO SEE MORE?  \nView our full event calendar URL:https://hayvn.com/event/angel-investing-101-october-2022/ LOCATION:HAYVN Darien\, 320 Post Road\, Darien\, CT\, 06820\, United States CATEGORIES:Business and Strategy,Finance,Personal and Professional Development ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://hayvn.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/HAYVN-Event-Image-Sizing.png ORGANIZER;CN="HAYVN":MAILTO:communitymanager@hayvn.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220907T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220907T190000 DTSTAMP:20260508T230600 CREATED:20220725T154605Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220725T155113Z UID:10001727-1662573600-1662577200@hayvn.com SUMMARY:Financial Freedom Education Event Series: Informed & Confident Investing in Bull and Bear Markets DESCRIPTION:To be a successful investor in bear & bull markets requires a goal-oriented yet fluid plan\, expert resources\, and the ability to keep emotions in check. In today’s complimentary Financial Freedom Education Event\, HAYVN Co-Working member\, Deborah Pratt Burns\, a 30-year capital markets private investor\, will share her success strategies and professional resources. Her approach has helped her\, and her clients\, profit through market crashes\, bear & bull markets\, high inflation\, and high interest rate environments. Deborah and her esteemed strategic partner network of trusts and estates and real estate attorneys\, tax accountants and strategists\, independent insurance agents\, and college financial aid and education experts\, are available to provide professional advice on a wide variety of personal finance topics. Deborah’s mission is to educate\, inspire\, and motivate people to master their financial lives and live more prosperously through personal finance education and mentoring. \nAbout Deborah:Deborah is the Founder of Literacy to Legacy Mentors\, LLC\, one of Connecticut’s first personal finance education and mentoring companies\, celebrating its first anniversary this year. She expertly guides individuals\, entrepreneurs\, families\, and retirees to master their financial lives and live more prosperously. Deborah is also the Founder of Burns Communications\, LLC celebrating its 15th anniversary this year. As a sought-after brand\, business\, and marketing communications strategist\, she helps start-ups to premium brand companies in the financial services\, consumer products\, healthcare and health and wellness\, and technology industries\, become market leaders. \nDeborah earned her Bachelor of Science degree in Journalism from Long Island University\, C.W. Post College. An enthusiast at heart\, she is a published writer\, poet\, and photographer\, avid swimmer\, skier\, and golfer\, and loves traveling the world and spending time with her family and friends. \n  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n CAN’T MAKE THIS EVENT?  \nGet on our email list for future event notifications \n \n \n \n \n \n CURIOUS ABOUT HAYVN?  \nBook a tour \n \n \n \n \n \n WANT TO SEE MORE?  \nView our full event calendar URL:https://hayvn.com/event/financial-freedom-education-event-series-september-07-2022/ LOCATION:HAYVN Darien\, 320 Post Road\, Darien\, CT\, 06820\, United States CATEGORIES:Finance,Personal and Professional Development ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://hayvn.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/HAYVN-Event-Image-Sizing-1-1.png ORGANIZER;CN="HAYVN":MAILTO:communitymanager@hayvn.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220907T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220907T120000 DTSTAMP:20260508T230600 CREATED:20220811T150540Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220823T192428Z UID:10002196-1662544800-1662552000@hayvn.com SUMMARY:Medicare Enrollment Done Right (3 Part Series) DESCRIPTION:We will demystify Medicare\, guide you through the complex enrollment process and assist you in obtaining the best coverage for your future healthcare needs.\n\n\n\n\n\n  \nYou Don’t Have To Do This Alone!\n\n\n\n\n\n\nBy the end of the series\, you will be fully enrolled in the best Medicare plan(s) for your needs. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n  \nBirth month: December(Birthday is between December 2 to January 1) \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWednesday\, September 7 from 10:00 am-12:00 noon\nWednesday\, October 5 from 10:00 am-12:00 noon\nWednesday\, November 2 from 10:00 am-12:00 noon\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \nMedicare 3-Part Series\n\n\n\nPart 1: Learn about Medicare and Initiate Enrollment \n\n\n\n\n\n\nLearn Medicare Options\, Coverage & Costs\nEnroll in Medicare Part A&B\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPart 2: Search and Compare Coverage Options \n\n\n\n\n\n\nMedicare Part C (Advantage) Plans\nMedicare Supplement (Medigap)\nMedicare Part D Prescription Drug Plans\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPart 3: Complete the Enrollment Process \n\n\n\n\n\n\nEnroll in the best plans for your needs\n\n\n*90 minutes of class instruction with 30 minutes of Q&A* \n\n\n\n\n\n  \nHealthcare Pathfinder is a Health and Long-term Care Advice\, Advocacy and Management Firm.Your Professional Advisors are Life and Health Insurance Licensed* with 30+ years of Medicare Expertise. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n CAN’T MAKE THIS EVENT?  \nGet on our email list for future event notifications \n \n \n \n \n \n CURIOUS ABOUT HAYVN?  \nBook a tour \n \n \n \n \n \n WANT TO SEE MORE?  \nView our full event calendar URL:https://hayvn.com/event/medicare-enrollment-done-right-2022-09-07/ LOCATION:HAYVN Darien\, 320 Post Road\, Darien\, CT\, 06820\, United States CATEGORIES:Finance,Health and Wellness,Personal and Professional Development ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://hayvn.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/HAYVN-Event-Image-Sizing-5.png ORGANIZER;CN="HAYVN":MAILTO:communitymanager@hayvn.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220728T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220728T130000 DTSTAMP:20260508T230600 CREATED:20220620T202712Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220622T180848Z UID:10001724-1659009600-1659013200@hayvn.com SUMMARY:HAYVN Halftime: Intro to Raising Equity to Grow & Scale Your Business DESCRIPTION:Come join Christine Sullivan of the CT Small Business Development Center who will present on equity capital fundraising strategies & tactics. \nHer presentation will answer the following questions:– How do I know if I’m ready for equity?– What sources of equity capital are out there?– How hard is it to do a crowdfunding campaign?– What kind of deliverables are required to be impactful in investor meetings?– What do I need to know about valuation? \nAbout Christine:Christine Sullivan is a consultant at the CT Small Business Development Center. She enjoys helping entrepreneurs and small business owners achieve their next milestone. Whether it’s developing a business plan or finding the right source of capital\, Christine can help advise on the best plan to achieve the company’s goals. Prior to joining CTSBDC\, Christine worked in investment banking for nearly 20 years. During her career\, she realized how rewarding it was to work with earlier stage businesses where you could see that your advice was having a real impact on the company’s growth and success. With a passion for organic and natural food\, Christine spent two years working for Revolution Foods\, a b-corp focused on providing healthy school lunches to schools in low income communities. Her interest in healthy food and innovative food business ideas continues and she loves experiencing the exciting Connecticut foodie scene. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n CAN’T MAKE THIS EVENT?  \nGet on our email list for future event notifications \n \n \n \n \n \n CURIOUS ABOUT HAYVN?  \nBook a tour \n \n \n \n \n \n WANT TO SEE MORE?  \nView our full event calendar URL:https://hayvn.com/event/hayvn-halftime-july-28-2022/ LOCATION:HAYVN Darien\, 320 Post Road\, Darien\, CT\, 06820\, United States CATEGORIES:Business and Strategy,Finance,Hayvn Halftime ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://hayvn.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/HAYVN-Event-Image-Sizing-2.png ORGANIZER;CN="HAYVN":MAILTO:communitymanager@hayvn.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220609T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220609T130000 DTSTAMP:20260508T230600 CREATED:20220510T162113Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220529T185406Z UID:10002167-1654776000-1654779600@hayvn.com SUMMARY:HAYVN Halftime: Ecommerce Latest Strategies and Trends DESCRIPTION:Whether you are newly formed or an established business\, your company can thrive with implementing ecommerce activity. Join Debra Lutsky\, founder of Digital Retail Partners to provide insight into the world of ecommerce. \n  \nWhat You’ll Learn: \n• Overview of ecommerce \n• Understanding of different platforms available \n• Action steps to take to integrate ecommerce into your business \n• Business types that do well with ecommerce \n• Foundations of marketing for visibility \n• Comprehensive best practices \n  \nAbout Debra: \nDebra Lutsky founded Digital Retail Partners in 2015 with her extensive background in traditional graphic design and development. She saw the shift early on in traditional retail and focused her efforts on learning Shopify\, one of the world’s largest ecommerce platforms. Debra joined the ranks of the few individuals in the region to become a certified expert in its use. She works with businesses all over the world but especially enjoys supporting local retailers and start-ups. In addition to running the agency\, she is now giving back to help other young women develop businesses and careers in design and development. DRP donates their time and works with the Connecticut Women’s Business Development Council to provide training and education for women to launch and scale their businesses. Debra was honored in 2018 with the Women Rising Award by the WBDC. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n CAN’T MAKE THIS EVENT?  \nGet on our email list for future event notifications \n \n \n \n \n \n CURIOUS ABOUT HAYVN?  \nBook a tour \n \n \n \n \n \n WANT TO SEE MORE?  \nView our full event calendar URL:https://hayvn.com/event/hayvn-halftime-june-9-2022/ LOCATION:HAYVN Darien\, 320 Post Road\, Darien\, CT\, 06820\, United States CATEGORIES:Business and Strategy,Finance,Hayvn Halftime,Marketing,Technology and Productivity ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://hayvn.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/HAYVN-Event-Image-Sizing-2.png ORGANIZER;CN="HAYVN":MAILTO:communitymanager@hayvn.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220601T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220601T130000 DTSTAMP:20260508T230600 CREATED:20220505T221255Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220512T160930Z UID:10002166-1654084800-1654088400@hayvn.com SUMMARY:HAYVN Halftime: Personal Finance for Entrepreneurs DESCRIPTION: \n\n\n\n\n\n\nSurviving and thriving as an entrepreneur or freelancer or startup requires strong financial management skills\, but getting there can seem stressful and overwhelming. Join financial expert Galia Gichon for a painless plan for taking control of your personal finances. You’ll set financial goals\, create a budget that works for you\, and establish the habits that lead to financial health. You’ll learn how to make financial planning less time-consuming and how to create immediate growth in your savings and investment accounts. Galia will also share key techniques for taking the stress and uncertainty out of planning for retirement. You’ll be able to confidently and successfully manage your personal finances\, and have more time (and money!) to do the work you love. \n  \nAbout Galia:Galia Gichon is an independent personal financial expert with more than 20 years in financial services\, including nearly 10 years on Wall Street and an MBA in Finance. Her career has spanned corporate bond research analyst\, personal finance expert\, angel investor and author. As an angel investor\, she actively supports women led and impact start ups. She is the Founder of Down to Earth Finance\, independent personal finance education. She has been teaching at Barnard College’s Athena Center for Leadership and Freelancers Union for 10+ years. She has been widely quoted in The New York Times\, NBC\, CNN\, and more. Galia is the co-Founder of a newly minted money meets funny podcast\, “The Fiscal Firecrackers.” \n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n CAN’T MAKE THIS EVENT?  \nGet on our email list for future event notifications \n \n \n \n \n \n CURIOUS ABOUT HAYVN?  \nBook a tour \n \n \n \n \n \n WANT TO SEE MORE?  \nView our full event calendar URL:https://hayvn.com/event/hayvn-halftime-june-1-2022/ LOCATION:HAYVN Darien\, 320 Post Road\, Darien\, CT\, 06820\, United States CATEGORIES:Business and Strategy,Finance,Hayvn Halftime ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://hayvn.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/HAYVN-Event-Image-Sizing-2.png ORGANIZER;CN="HAYVN":MAILTO:communitymanager@hayvn.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220512T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220512T130000 DTSTAMP:20260508T230600 CREATED:20220412T200748Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220417T041447Z UID:10001688-1652356800-1652360400@hayvn.com SUMMARY:Making Investment Decisions To Grow your Business DESCRIPTION:How do you know what and how much to spend on business investments? Will this expense really help me grow and prosper? Learn from Padma Kadiyala\, a finance expert and professor\, the best ways to invest in your business. \nTopics that will be covered range from identifying potential investments and the benefits and risks for each\, projecting multi-year cash flows\, and in this high inflationary time\, how to quantify the time value of money to best serve your business needs and growth. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n CAN’T MAKE THIS EVENT?  \nGet on our email list for future event notifications \n \n \n \n \n \n CURIOUS ABOUT HAYVN?  \nBook a tour \n \n \n \n \n \n WANT TO SEE MORE?  \nView our full event calendar URL:https://hayvn.com/event/hayvn-halftime-2022-05-12/ LOCATION:HAYVN Darien\, 320 Post Road\, Darien\, CT\, 06820\, United States CATEGORIES:Business and Strategy,Finance,Hayvn Halftime ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://hayvn.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/HAYVN-Event-Image-Sizing-2.png ORGANIZER;CN="HAYVN":MAILTO:communitymanager@hayvn.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220310T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220310T130000 DTSTAMP:20260508T230600 CREATED:20220214T200248Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220304T015508Z UID:10001675-1646913600-1646917200@hayvn.com SUMMARY:Everything You Need to Know About Estate Planning DESCRIPTION:Whether you already have an estate plan or are thinking about creating one\, this is a perfect opportunity to learn various aspects of estate planning\, what you need to do to protect yourself and your family\, and ask all those questions that have been on your mind. \n  \nWhat you’ll learn: \n– What is a basic estate plan? \n– Which one is best for you? \n– How can you best protect your loved ones if something happens to you? \n– What is a revocable trust and should you have one? \n– Do you need to worry about estate taxes and if so\, what are your options? \n  \nAbout the Michele: \nAfter graduating from Georgetown University\, Michele began her career in banking at Chemical Bank\, doing corporate finance and commercial lending work. She attended Fordham University School of Law at night and worked at Skadden Arps Slate Meagher & Flom in New York after graduating from law school. Her primary focus is on trust and estate planning\, wealth transfer and legacy planning issues\, as well as estate administration and probate litigation. She assists clients of all ages and at every stage of life. She enjoys the personal connections she forges with her clients and appreciates the ability to assist each client with his or her individual needs. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n CAN’T MAKE THIS EVENT?  \nGet on our email list for future event notifications \n \n \n \n \n \n CURIOUS ABOUT HAYVN?  \nBook a tour \n \n \n \n \n \n WANT TO SEE MORE?  \nView our full event calendar URL:https://hayvn.com/event/hayvn-halftime-march-10-2022/ LOCATION:HAYVN Darien\, 320 Post Road\, Darien\, CT\, 06820\, United States CATEGORIES:Finance,Hayvn Halftime,Personal and Professional Development ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://hayvn.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/HAYVN-Event-Image-Sizing-2.png ORGANIZER;CN="HAYVN":MAILTO:communitymanager@hayvn.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220304T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220304T140000 DTSTAMP:20260508T230600 CREATED:20220213T182536Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220215T013210Z UID:10001669-1646388000-1646402400@hayvn.com SUMMARY:Angel Investing 101 DESCRIPTION:Have you ever thought that you’d like to help early stage companies grow but you don’t know enough about the process? Or that you’d like to be part of an angel network but you don’t know where to start? \n  \nCome join the angel conversation that we’re starting at HAYVN in March. HAYVN is partnering with Tidal River\, a new CT-based group of women investors who will be leading the conversation about what you need to know to evaluate early stage/seed investment opportunities. The topics will include pitch evaluation\, due diligence\, valuation\, financials and term sheets. You’ll learn the critical questions to ask entrepreneurs and you’ll get some practice with real women with innovative ideas that they’re currently pitching. \n  \nA one-day workshop over lunch that combines investor assessment techniques with guest pitches from real entrepreneurs. \n  \nAgenda: \n10:00 Check-in \n10:30 Overview of Standard Investor Pitch Decks\, Term Sheets & Valuation \n12:00 Lunch \n12:30 Guest Pitch \n1:00 Guest Pitch \n  \nAbout the speaker: \nChristine Sullivan is a consultant at the CT Small Business Development Center. She enjoys helping entrepreneurs and small business owners achieve their next milestone. Whether it’s developing a business plan or finding the right source of capital\, Christine can help advise on the best plan to achieve the company’s short- and long-term goals. Prior to joining CTSBDC\, Christine worked in investment banking for nearly 20 years where she focused on technology and food and beverage companies. During her career\, she realized how rewarding it was to work with earlier stage businesses where you could see that your advice was having a real impact on the company’s growth and success. With a passion for organic and natural food\, Christine spent two years working for Revolution Foods\, a b-corp focused on providing healthy school lunches to schools in low income communities. Her interest in healthy food and innovative food business ideas continues and she loves experiencing the exciting Connecticut foodie scene! \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n CAN’T MAKE THIS EVENT?  \nGet on our email list for future event notifications \n \n \n \n \n \n CURIOUS ABOUT HAYVN?  \nBook a tour \n \n \n \n \n \n WANT TO SEE MORE?  \nView our full event calendar URL:https://hayvn.com/event/angel-investing-101-march-4-2022/ LOCATION:HAYVN Darien\, 320 Post Road\, Darien\, CT\, 06820\, United States CATEGORIES:Business and Strategy,Finance,Personal and Professional Development ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://hayvn.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/HAYVN-Event-Image-Sizing.png ORGANIZER;CN="HAYVN":MAILTO:communitymanager@hayvn.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211202T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211202T130000 DTSTAMP:20260508T230600 CREATED:20211119T032251Z LAST-MODIFIED:20211124T213707Z UID:10001651-1638446400-1638450000@hayvn.com SUMMARY:Why You Should Understand Your Tax Returns DESCRIPTION:Reading your tax return provides valuable insight to understanding your financial situation and keeping your financial house in order. \nWhat you’ll learn: \n– What’s the importance of your taxable income? \n– Why your tax bracket is such a big deal. \n– Do you have investment income? Is your money making money? \n– How capital gains and losses affect your tax situation. \n– Are you contributing to your financial future by making contributions to your retirement plan? \n– How can you save taxes when it comes to making distributions from your retirement plan. \n– Which life events affect your tax situation. \n  \nAbout Treacy: \nTreacy Riiska CPA has 30+ years of CPA experience. She helps individuals and businesses understand their overall tax situation with personalized tax preparation\, proactive tax planning\, and financial education. Her mission is to share her knowledge and understanding of the current tax code to provide our clients with the highest level of tax preparation and planning services. She also provides a wealth of knowledge to help her clients keep their financial house in order. Treacy resides in Stamford and is an active member of the community where she enjoys golfing and cruising around Long Island Sound. Learn more at treacycpa.com \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n CAN’T MAKE THIS EVENT?  \nGet on our email list for future event notifications \n \n \n \n \n \n CURIOUS ABOUT HAYVN?  \nBook a tour \n \n \n \n \n \n WANT TO SEE MORE?  \nView our full event calendar URL:https://hayvn.com/event/why-you-should-understand-your-tax-returns-december-2-2021/ LOCATION:HAYVN Darien\, 320 Post Road\, Darien\, CT\, 06820\, United States CATEGORIES:Finance,Hayvn Halftime,Personal and Professional Development ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://hayvn.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/HAYVN-Event-Image-Sizing-6-1.png ORGANIZER;CN="HAYVN":MAILTO:communitymanager@hayvn.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211104T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211104T123000 DTSTAMP:20260508T230600 CREATED:20211021T214817Z LAST-MODIFIED:20211022T010432Z UID:10001640-1636027200-1636029000@hayvn.com SUMMARY:Health Insurance Open Enrollment for 2022: Are You or Your Family on The Right Plan? DESCRIPTION:NOW is the time to review your coverage and determine if you should make changes!\n  \nFor: Individuals/Families\, Solopreneurs and Employees \n  \nYou will learn:– Who is eligible to change or choose a new plan during the Open Enrollment Period.– When you can make plan changes.– How to assess anticipated Healthcare needs and service for 2022.– Why you might want to change your plan.– Where and how to review\, compare. \n  \nAbout Anne:Anne McGuire is the founder of Healthcare Pathfinder\, LLC and has been helping individuals\, families\, and employees manage their health and LTC insurance for over 20 years. She is an Advocate\, a Registered Nurse\, a Certified Case Manager and has Life and Health insurance licenses (but does not sell insurance). Anne has a broad multi-disciplined background in the healthcare arena including EMS\, Intensive Care\, Home Care\, Managed Care\, and Appeals/Negotiation Advocacy. Currently\, she is a member of the Case Management Society of America; Alliance of Professional Healthcare Advocates; American Geriatric Society; current trustee and former board president for At Home In Darien; and a retired trustee of Darien EMS- Post 53. Anne resides in Darien\, CT. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n CAN’T MAKE THIS EVENT?  \nGet on our email list for future event notifications \n \n \n \n \n \n CURIOUS ABOUT HAYVN?  \nBook a tour \n \n \n \n \n \n WANT TO SEE MORE?  \nView our full event calendar URL:https://hayvn.com/event/health-insurance-open-enrollment-for-2022-november-4-2021/ LOCATION:HAYVN Darien\, 320 Post Road\, Darien\, CT\, 06820\, United States CATEGORIES:Finance,Hayvn Halftime,Health and Wellness ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://hayvn.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/HAYVN-Event-Image-Sizing-6-1.png ORGANIZER;CN="HAYVN":MAILTO:communitymanager@hayvn.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211013T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211013T203000 DTSTAMP:20260508T230600 CREATED:20211004T131950Z LAST-MODIFIED:20211012T171831Z UID:10002100-1634151600-1634157000@hayvn.com SUMMARY:Getting Your Financial House in Order - Hosted by Strong Savvy Women DESCRIPTION:Divorce is expensive. And there are lots of money considerations during – and after – divorce. Like insurance\, assets\, taxes\, budgeting\, investments and more! \nJoin our talk by Alie Hamilton of Eagle Ridge Investment Management LLC who will cover all these bases in “Getting Your Financial House in Order.” We’ll also have a Q & A after. As always\, we’ll have plenty of time for mingling and meeting new women in our group! Wine\, non-alcoholic drinks and snacks provided. \nWe were thrilled to start meeting in person again in August with our “Fresh Start Summer Social” which was a great night of connections and laughter. \nStrong Savvy Women is an empowerment group for women who are single\, divorced\, widowed\, or are in transition. It was founded in 2020 by single mom Amy Polacko of Freedom Warrior who coaches women after divorce or a toxic relationship. The group’s focus is helping single women move forward– by supporting each other\, learning from expert speakers\, and having fun. Past event topics have included financial tips\, legal advice\, co-parenting\, self-love\, and dating post Covid. \nSearch for our Strong Savvy Women private group on Facebook . Also\, contact Amy for more information at amy@freedomwarrior.info. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n CAN’T MAKE THIS EVENT?  \nGet on our email list for future event notifications \n \n \n \n \n \n CURIOUS ABOUT HAYVN?  \nBook a tour \n \n \n \n \n \n WANT TO SEE MORE?  \nView our full event calendar URL:https://hayvn.com/event/getting-your-financial-house-in-order/ LOCATION:HAYVN Darien\, 320 Post Road\, Darien\, CT\, 06820\, United States CATEGORIES:Finance,Personal and Professional Development,Social ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://hayvn.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/21.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211006T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211006T140000 DTSTAMP:20260508T230600 CREATED:20210811T215649Z LAST-MODIFIED:20211001T174913Z UID:10001622-1633521600-1633528800@hayvn.com SUMMARY:Come Be An Angel: Angel Investing 101 (3 Part Series) DESCRIPTION:REGISTRATION CLOSED \n \n3 Wednesdays: 9/22\, 9/29 & 10/6\n$75 for all 3 sessions (includes lunch) \n  \nHave you ever thought that you’d like to help early stage companies grow but you don’t know enough about the process? Or that you’d like to be part of an angel network but you don’t know where to start? \n  \nCome join the angel conversation that we’re starting at HAYVN in September. HAYVN is partnering with Tidal River\, a new CT-based group of women investors who will be leading the conversation about what you need to know to evaluate early stage/seed investment opportunities. The topics will include pitch evaluation\, due diligence\, valuation\, financials and term sheets. You’ll learn the critical questions to ask entrepreneurs and you’ll get some practice with real women with innovative ideas that they’re currently pitching. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n CAN’T MAKE THIS EVENT?  \nGet on our email list for future event notifications \n \n \n \n \n \n CURIOUS ABOUT HAYVN?  \nBook a tour \n \n \n \n \n \n WANT TO SEE MORE?  \nView our full event calendar URL:https://hayvn.com/event/angel-investing-101/2021-10-06/ LOCATION:HAYVN Darien\, 320 Post Road\, Darien\, CT\, 06820\, United States CATEGORIES:Business and Strategy,Finance,Personal and Professional Development ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://hayvn.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/HAYVN-Event-Image-Sizing-6.png ORGANIZER;CN="HAYVN":MAILTO:communitymanager@hayvn.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210929T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210929T140000 DTSTAMP:20260508T230600 CREATED:20210811T215649Z LAST-MODIFIED:20211001T174913Z UID:10001621-1632916800-1632924000@hayvn.com SUMMARY:Come Be An Angel: Angel Investing 101 (3 Part Series) DESCRIPTION:REGISTRATION CLOSED \n \n3 Wednesdays: 9/22\, 9/29 & 10/6\n$75 for all 3 sessions (includes lunch) \n  \nHave you ever thought that you’d like to help early stage companies grow but you don’t know enough about the process? Or that you’d like to be part of an angel network but you don’t know where to start? \n  \nCome join the angel conversation that we’re starting at HAYVN in September. HAYVN is partnering with Tidal River\, a new CT-based group of women investors who will be leading the conversation about what you need to know to evaluate early stage/seed investment opportunities. The topics will include pitch evaluation\, due diligence\, valuation\, financials and term sheets. You’ll learn the critical questions to ask entrepreneurs and you’ll get some practice with real women with innovative ideas that they’re currently pitching. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n CAN’T MAKE THIS EVENT?  \nGet on our email list for future event notifications \n \n \n \n \n \n CURIOUS ABOUT HAYVN?  \nBook a tour \n \n \n \n \n \n WANT TO SEE MORE?  \nView our full event calendar URL:https://hayvn.com/event/angel-investing-101/2021-09-29/ LOCATION:HAYVN Darien\, 320 Post Road\, Darien\, CT\, 06820\, United States CATEGORIES:Business and Strategy,Finance,Personal and Professional Development ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://hayvn.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/HAYVN-Event-Image-Sizing-6.png ORGANIZER;CN="HAYVN":MAILTO:communitymanager@hayvn.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210922T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210922T140000 DTSTAMP:20260508T230600 CREATED:20210811T215649Z LAST-MODIFIED:20211001T174913Z UID:10001620-1632312000-1632319200@hayvn.com SUMMARY:Come Be An Angel: Angel Investing 101 (3 Part Series) DESCRIPTION:REGISTRATION CLOSED \n \n3 Wednesdays: 9/22\, 9/29 & 10/6\n$75 for all 3 sessions (includes lunch) \n  \nHave you ever thought that you’d like to help early stage companies grow but you don’t know enough about the process? Or that you’d like to be part of an angel network but you don’t know where to start? \n  \nCome join the angel conversation that we’re starting at HAYVN in September. HAYVN is partnering with Tidal River\, a new CT-based group of women investors who will be leading the conversation about what you need to know to evaluate early stage/seed investment opportunities. The topics will include pitch evaluation\, due diligence\, valuation\, financials and term sheets. You’ll learn the critical questions to ask entrepreneurs and you’ll get some practice with real women with innovative ideas that they’re currently pitching. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n CAN’T MAKE THIS EVENT?  \nGet on our email list for future event notifications \n \n \n \n \n \n CURIOUS ABOUT HAYVN?  \nBook a tour \n \n \n \n \n \n WANT TO SEE MORE?  \nView our full event calendar URL:https://hayvn.com/event/angel-investing-101/2021-09-22/ LOCATION:HAYVN Darien\, 320 Post Road\, Darien\, CT\, 06820\, United States CATEGORIES:Business and Strategy,Finance,Personal and Professional Development ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://hayvn.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/HAYVN-Event-Image-Sizing-6.png ORGANIZER;CN="HAYVN":MAILTO:communitymanager@hayvn.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210708T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210708T130000 DTSTAMP:20260508T230600 CREATED:20210617T121922Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210629T142457Z UID:10001581-1625745600-1625749200@hayvn.com SUMMARY:5 Personal Finance Tips for All Levels of Wealth DESCRIPTION:Join Becca Feeley and Keeley Kriskey\, of Financial Sense\, a Daily Money Management service tailored to each individual client’s objectives\, whether that means paying bills on time\, tracking inflows & outflows\, budgeting\, or producing a viable savings strategy. \n  \nIn this class\, you will learn 5 simple strategies that will help you achieve your personal finance goals. Becca and Keeley will go through: \n– Credit scores \n– Credit building \n– Kids & finances \n– Savings strategies \n– How to stay on top of it all \n  \nBecca has over 10 years of experience in the Financial Services industry working in several capacities throughout her career including investor relations\, marketing\, client service\, administrative\, and business development. The unique skill set that she has developed over the years has given her the ability to hone in on what a client really needs and derive a strategy to meet their specific personal financial goals. \n  \nKeeley has over 35 years of experience in the Financial Services industry\, 25 of which have been as owner of Financial Sense\, LLC. Keeley constantly strives to stay on top of new banking technologies which affords her the ability to adapt and improve the Daily Money Management services that her team can offer their clients. Her extensive knowledge of financial products coupled with her aptitude for math and finance has allowed her to serve clients who have a wide range of financial means and goals. \n \n \n \n \n \n ADMISSION: FREE\n \n REGISTER NOW\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n CAN’T MAKE THIS EVENT?  \nGet on our email list for future event notifications \n \n \n \n \n \n CURIOUS ABOUT HAYVN?  \nBook a tour \n \n \n \n \n \n WANT TO SEE MORE?  \nView our full event calendar URL:https://hayvn.com/event/personal-finance-tips-for-everyone-july-8-2021/ LOCATION:HAYVN Darien\, 320 Post Road\, Darien\, CT\, 06820\, United States CATEGORIES:Finance,Hayvn Halftime,Personal and Professional Development ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://hayvn.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/halftime-july-8.png ORGANIZER;CN="HAYVN":MAILTO:communitymanager@hayvn.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210511T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210511T123000 DTSTAMP:20260508T230600 CREATED:20210412T191441Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210418T151201Z UID:10001966-1620734400-1620736200@hayvn.com SUMMARY:Money In the New Normal: Tackling Your Business Finances\, Expenses and Cashflow to Stay Afloat and Thrive DESCRIPTION:This workshop covers the finance fundamentals entrepreneurs need to get through the short term. All from an independent expert with 20+ years experience! Surviving and thriving as an entrepreneur\, freelancer or startup requires strong financial management skills\, but getting there can feel stressful and overwhelming\, especially when your income is variable and uncertain during this unprecedented time. \n  \nKey Learning Outcomes:• How to set financial quantifiable goals• Be clear about earnings\, margins and revenue model• Manage expenses• Understand the fundamentals of business models• Scaling operations and how to work virtual• Project realistic assumptions; key numbers to regularly track• Determine fees and business model \n  \nAbout Galia:Galia Gichon is an independent personal financial expert with more than 20 years in financial services\, including nearly 10 years on Wall Street and an MBA in Finance. Her career has spanned corporate bond research analyst\, personal finance expert\, angel investor\, entrepreneur advisor and author. As an angel investor\, she actively supports women led and impact start ups. She is the Founder of Down to Earth Finance\, independent personal finance education. She has been teaching at Barnard College’s Athena Center for Leadership and Freelancers Union for 10+ years. She has been widely quoted in The New York Times\, NBC\, CNN\, and more. \n \n \n \n \n \n ADMISSION: FREE\n \n REGISTER NOW\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n CAN’T MAKE THIS EVENT?  \nGet on our email list for future event notifications\n \n \n \n \n \n CURIOUS ABOUT HAYVN?  \nBook a tour \n \n \n \n \n \n WANT TO SEE MORE?  \nView our full event calendar URL:https://hayvn.com/event/money-in-the-new-normal/ LOCATION:Virtual Via Zoom\, CT\, United States CATEGORIES:Business and Strategy,Finance,Hayvn Halftime ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/gif:https://hayvn.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/money-new-normal.gif ORGANIZER;CN="HAYVN":MAILTO:communitymanager@hayvn.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210423T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210423T103000 DTSTAMP:20260508T230600 CREATED:20210311T173228Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210427T195613Z UID:10001962-1619172000-1619173800@hayvn.com SUMMARY:HAYVN Work Sprint: Micro Money Moves DESCRIPTION:Mastering money inside your business is a long game. Start today with HAYVN Worksprint: Micro Money Moves.  \n  \nJoin Wendy Sabin\, Business Insight and Strategist\, during April for a get-stuff-done session around money. As a group\, we tackle our own money goals for 30 minutes per week. \n  \nThis is about creating a dedicated 30-minute time slot where you take action on a single step\, a micro money move. \n  \nWhat’s micro? Following up with a lead who hasn’t decided yet\, gathering your tax documents\, reviewing your payment terms to make sure they protect you. \n  \nWatch this video to learn what this HAYVN Worksprint will look like: http://bit.ly/hayvnworksprintmoney \n  \nAbout Wendy:Math is the Language of Business. Wendy Sabin helps entrepreneurs speak it better. Wendy Sabin is a strategic advisor and on-demand CFO helping entrepreneurs create the math they need to underwrite and unleash their big hairy audacious goals. She helps trailblazing founders and CEOs harvest cash by increasing margins and reducing complexity\, turning their business into a simplified cash machine. A former CPA with over 20 years of B2B finance & operations experience\, Wendy has helped B2B professional services firms with profitable growth\, working with global accounting firms\, hedge funds and insurance to boutique law and design firms. She lives in the Boston area with her husband and daughter. \n \n \n \n \n \n ADMISSION: FREE – HAYVN members only\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n CAN’T MAKE THIS EVENT?  \nGet on our email list for future event notifications \n \n \n \n \n \n CURIOUS ABOUT HAYVN?  \nBook a tour \n \n \n \n \n \n WANT TO SEE MORE?  \nView our full event calendar URL:https://hayvn.com/event/hayvn-work-sprint-april-23/ LOCATION:Virtual Via Zoom\, CT\, United States CATEGORIES:Finance,Work Sprint ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/gif:https://hayvn.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/work-sprint-april-23.gif ORGANIZER;CN="HAYVN":MAILTO:communitymanager@hayvn.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210422T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210422T123000 DTSTAMP:20260508T230600 CREATED:20210318T141346Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210427T200920Z UID:10001541-1619092800-1619094600@hayvn.com SUMMARY:Fraud Facts and Payment Solutions to Optimize your Business DESCRIPTION:In our current times\, it becomes even more important to be aware of the threats that stand in the way of your business. The pandemic has left many susceptible to fraud and unprepared to manage their business remotely. It has become ever the more important for business owners to equip themselves with the tools necessary to keep their business digitally optimized and incredibly safe. Many have found success managing their business without having to go into a bank. Please join Senior Treasury Management Consultant of M&T Bank Elissa Williams as she provides education on the various money management tools available to business owners in these current times. \n  \nAbout Elissa:Elissa joined M&T Bank 20 years ago as part of the Bank’s Management Development Program. Following completion of the program\, she spent 5 years working in Commercial Banking Operations as an Operations Manager and Project Analyst. Elissa moved to Treasury Management in 2006\, where she’s currently responsible for all Treasury Management\, Merchant Services\, and Commercial Card sales and support activities for M&T’s Middle Market\, Commercial Real Estate\, Private Banking\, Not-for-Profit\, Auto Floor Plan\, and Government clients in the Connecticut market. Elissa graduated from Bowdoin College where she earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Mathematics. She also has her MBA in Finance and Marketing from Fordham University’s Graduate School of Business. \n \n \n \n \n \n ADMISSION: FREE\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n CAN’T MAKE THIS EVENT?  \nGet on our email list for future event notifications\n \n \n \n \n \n CURIOUS ABOUT HAYVN?  \nBook a tour \n \n \n \n \n \n WANT TO SEE MORE?  \nView our full event calendar URL:https://hayvn.com/event/optimize-your-business/ LOCATION:Virtual Via Zoom\, CT\, United States CATEGORIES:Business and Strategy,Finance,Hayvn Halftime ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/gif:https://hayvn.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/fraud-facts.gif ORGANIZER;CN="HAYVN":MAILTO:communitymanager@hayvn.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210420T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210420T123000 DTSTAMP:20260508T230600 CREATED:20210311T174257Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210427T201135Z UID:10001533-1618920000-1618921800@hayvn.com SUMMARY:How to Automate Your Accounting in the Cloud with Xero DESCRIPTION:Join us to discuss “Automating Your Accounting in the Cloud with Xero” with Gina Palacio\, founder and owner of Level and True Accounting Services LLC. \n  \nA well designed online accounting system streamlines and automates much of the bookkeeping process\, so you can focus on what you do best . . . running your business. Over two million businesses have chosen Xero as their cloud accounting option. Is Xero the right fit for your business? \n  \nGina will go through:-What is Xero and how to get started-Ease of use and types of support available-Optimal integrations for: document retrieval and storage\, collecting and making payments\, tracking time\, and running payroll. \n  \nAbout Gina:Gina is the founder and owner of Level and True Accounting Services LLC. She specializes in remote accounting services and support for Landscapers\, Interior Decorators\, and Contractors. When Gina not crunching numbers\, she loves to be outdoors soaking in the beauty of the natural world and she enjoys traveling and learning about other cultures. \n \n \n \n \n \n ADMISSION: FREE\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n CAN’T MAKE THIS EVENT?  \nGet on our email list for future event notifications \n \n \n \n \n \n CURIOUS ABOUT HAYVN?  \nBook a tour \n \n \n \n \n \n WANT TO SEE MORE?  \nView our full event calendar URL:https://hayvn.com/event/accounting-with-xero-april-20/ LOCATION:Virtual Via Zoom\, CT\, United States CATEGORIES:Business and Strategy,Finance,Hayvn Halftime,Technology and Productivity ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/gif:https://hayvn.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/accounting-with-xero-april-20.gif ORGANIZER;CN="HAYVN":MAILTO:communitymanager@hayvn.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210416T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210416T103000 DTSTAMP:20260508T230600 CREATED:20210311T172328Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210427T201520Z UID:10001961-1618567200-1618569000@hayvn.com SUMMARY:HAYVN Work Sprint: Micro Money Moves DESCRIPTION:Mastering money inside your business is a long game. Start today with HAYVN Worksprint: Micro Money Moves.  \n  \nJoin Wendy Sabin\, Business Insight and Strategist\, during April for a get-stuff-done session around money. As a group\, we tackle our own money goals for 30 minutes per week. \n  \nThis is about creating a dedicated 30-minute time slot where you take action on a single step\, a micro money move. \n  \nWhat’s micro? Following up with a lead who hasn’t decided yet\, gathering your tax documents\, reviewing your payment terms to make sure they protect you. \n  \nWatch this video to learn what this HAYVN Worksprint will look like: http://bit.ly/hayvnworksprintmoney \n  \nAbout Wendy:Math is the Language of Business. Wendy Sabin helps entrepreneurs speak it better. Wendy Sabin is a strategic advisor and on-demand CFO helping entrepreneurs create the math they need to underwrite and unleash their big hairy audacious goals. She helps trailblazing founders and CEOs harvest cash by increasing margins and reducing complexity\, turning their business into a simplified cash machine. A former CPA with over 20 years of B2B finance & operations experience\, Wendy has helped B2B professional services firms with profitable growth\, working with global accounting firms\, hedge funds and insurance to boutique law and design firms. She lives in the Boston area with her husband and daughter. \n \n \n \n \n \n ADMISSION: FREE – HAYVN members only\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n CAN’T MAKE THIS EVENT?  \nGet on our email list for future event notifications \n \n \n \n \n \n CURIOUS ABOUT HAYVN?  \nBook a tour \n \n \n \n \n \n WANT TO SEE MORE?  \nView our full event calendar URL:https://hayvn.com/event/hayvn-work-sprint-april-16/ LOCATION:Virtual Via Zoom\, CT\, United States CATEGORIES:Finance,Work Sprint ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/gif:https://hayvn.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/work-sprint-april-16.gif ORGANIZER;CN="HAYVN":MAILTO:communitymanager@hayvn.com END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR