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:20190310T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20191103T060000 END:STANDARD 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 END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210506T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210506T123000 DTSTAMP:20260615T050024 CREATED:20210331T164030Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210418T152946Z UID:10001549-1620302400-1620304200@hayvn.com SUMMARY:What Are You Tolerating in Your Business? DESCRIPTION:Join us to discuss “What Are You Tolerating in Your Business?” with RocketGirl Solutions Founder\, Belinda Wasser. \n  \nTolerations in business are things that slow us down and waste time. The biggest problem with this “operational clutter” is that we lose momentum. We’ve all got the same 24 hours in a day\, and when you work for yourself\, you need to make the most of all of them. In this workshop\, we’ll talk about 7 common things business owners tolerate and 3 things you can do to rid yourself of them forever. We’ll cover ways to improve your processes\, equipment\, workspace and more. \n  \nAbout Belinda:Business workflow and logistics expert with 25 years of experience\, RocketGirl Solutions Founder Belinda Wasser is hired by small businesses on a contract basis to act as their part-time\, “business manager.” Belinda has been quoted in The Wall Street Journal\, The New York Times\, Reader’s Digest and other national and local media and has a BA from the University of Virginia. \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/tolerations-in-your-business/ LOCATION:Virtual Via Zoom\, CT\, United States CATEGORIES:Business and Strategy,Hayvn Halftime,Technology and Productivity ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/gif:https://hayvn.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/tolerating-in-business.gif ORGANIZER;CN="HAYVN":MAILTO:communitymanager@hayvn.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210429T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210429T123000 DTSTAMP:20260615T050024 CREATED:20210318T135724Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210430T183337Z UID:10001539-1619697600-1619699400@hayvn.com SUMMARY:"What I Learned Selling My Business to Compass" with EA Stribling-Kivlan DESCRIPTION:Join us as we host a HAYVN Half Time featuring Elizabeth Ann Stribling-Kivlan\, HAYVN Member and Senior Managing Director at real estate giant\, Compass. Elizabeth Ann will share her incredible journey of growing and selling her family business Stribling & Associates to Compass. \n  \nElizabeth Ann will take us through how she built her business\, how she sold it\, and what she has learned from selling her company to Compass. Also\, she’ll share some advice. \n  \nAbout Elizabeth\,Elizabeth Ann Stribling-Kivlan is the Senior Managing Director at Compass\, a real estate company. Prior to Compass\, Elizabeth Ann was the President of leading New York real estate company Stribling & Associates. The brokerage was founded by her mother\, Elizabeth F. Stribling\, in 1980 and has grown to include more than 300 agents in four offices across Manhattan and Brooklyn\, as well as a vast network of national and international partners. In overseeing day-to-day operations at Stribling & Associates\, Elizabeth Ann has grown the firm’s agent population\, overall sales volume\, and average sales price. Her lifelong real estate experience makes her one of the most sought-after resources for buyers and sellers\, as well as in the press. She is frequently quoted in The New York Times\, The Wall Street Journal\, Forbes\, and US News & World Report\, and is a regular contributor to Inman News. \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/what-i-learned-april-29/ LOCATION:Virtual Via Zoom\, CT\, United States CATEGORIES:Business and Strategy,Hayvn Halftime,Marketing,Personal and Professional Development ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/gif:https://hayvn.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/selling-compass.gif ORGANIZER;CN="HAYVN":MAILTO:communitymanager@hayvn.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210427T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210427T123000 DTSTAMP:20260615T050024 CREATED:20210316T185113Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210430T183645Z UID:10001537-1619524800-1619526600@hayvn.com SUMMARY:How Women Can Launch Their Inner Entrepreneur by Developing an Entrepreneurial Mindset DESCRIPTION:In this fireside chat\, you’ll hear from Charlene Walters\, MBA\, PhD\, business and entrepreneurship mentor and author of Launch Your Inner Entrepreneur\, and Marie Rocha\, startup investor\, advisor and entrepreneur. They’ll talk about how you can make your entrepreneurial dreams a reality\, develop an entrepreneurial attitude\, manage your time and balance and overcome common challenges that female entrepreneurs encounter along the way by making shifts in the way that you think. \n  \nWhat you’ll learn:-Strategies for Embracing an Entrepreneurial Attitude-Tips for Improving Work- Life Balance-Hacks for Boosting Confidence-Overcoming Imposter Syndrome and Fostering Resilience \n  \nAbout Charlene:Charlene Walters\, MBA\, PhD is an entrepreneurship coach\, business and branding mentor\, author and trainer. She developed a digital entrepreneurship MBA program\, serves as a mentor on Entrepreneur Magazine’s “Ask an Expert” forum and through her own consulting business\, is featured among other CEOs\, Influencers and Celebrities on the BAM Network and was selected as one of 150 Marketers to Follow by Rubicly. \n  \nAbout Marie:Marie Rocha is the co-founder of Realist Ventures. A CT based Venture Fund investing in tech\, software\, and biotech startups. While not a social fund\, Realist primarily invests in startups with a diverse team that are solving problems that can benefit all. \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/launch-your-inner-entrepreneur/ LOCATION:Virtual Via Zoom\, CT\, United States CATEGORIES:Business and Strategy,Hayvn Halftime,Personal and Professional Development ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/gif:https://hayvn.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/inner-entrepreneur.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:20260615T050024 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:20260615T050024 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:20210413T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210413T123000 DTSTAMP:20260615T050024 CREATED:20210311T171720Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210505T163417Z UID:10001960-1618315200-1618317000@hayvn.com SUMMARY:Navigating the C-Suite for Your Career DESCRIPTION:In this live webinar\, Suzanna Keith\, Founder and CEO of Hello Career Guru and Sonal Rinello\, Co-Founder and CMO will educate you on the skills and learnings needed to reach your career ambitions. Sonal & Suzanna will share case studies\, personal stories\, and tips from Hello Career Guru’s proprietary C-Suite dataset. For attendees\, Hello Career Guru will offer a free subscription to our virtual career training platform. \n  \nWhat you’ll learn:– Tactical advice on mindset and behaviors that set you apart– New insights you may not have heard before and/or advice worth repeating– What does leadership look like \n  \nAbout Suzanna:Suzanna is the Founder & CEO of Hello Career Guru and she brings extensive experience as a senior marketing\, sales\, & innovation executive with a proven history of driving revenue. She provides strong leadership skills & deep brand-building experience from Fortune 500 companies\, Y Combinator startups & not for profits. Suzanna is a visionary in identifying & leveraging cutting-edge insights & innovations to launch new brands. \n  \nAbout Sonal:Sonal is the Co-Founder & CMO of Career Guru. She is a Strategist & Marketer whose career includes client service\, strategy\, and marketing roles at PwC\, Avon\, and L’Occitane en Provence. Sonal’s start in management consulting focused on advising retail clients assessing branding opportunities and new growth avenues to drive revenue. \n  \nLearn more at hellocareerguru.com \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/navigating-c-suite-april-13/ LOCATION:Virtual Via Zoom\, CT\, United States CATEGORIES:Business and Strategy,Hayvn Halftime,Technology and Productivity ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/gif:https://hayvn.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/c-suite.gif ORGANIZER;CN="HAYVN":MAILTO:communitymanager@hayvn.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210408T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210408T123000 DTSTAMP:20260615T050024 CREATED:20210322T183854Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210505T164106Z UID:10001543-1617883200-1617885000@hayvn.com SUMMARY:2021 Update by First Selectman of Darien\, Jayme Stevenson DESCRIPTION:Join Darien First Selectman\, Jayme Stevenson for the latest information regarding Darien and surrounding areas. \n  \nJayme will provide an update on COVID vaccinations\, resources available to small businesses\, Darien town projects and more\, plus information regarding greater CT projects and initiatives.   \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/2021-update-jayme-stevenson/ LOCATION:Virtual Via Zoom\, CT\, United States CATEGORIES:Hayvn Halftime,Health and Wellness,Personal and Professional Development,Social ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/gif:https://hayvn.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/2021-update-jayme-stevenson.gif ORGANIZER;CN="HAYVN":MAILTO:communitymanager@hayvn.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210401T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210401T123000 DTSTAMP:20260615T050024 CREATED:20210311T174558Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210312T211259Z UID:10001535-1617278400-1617280200@hayvn.com SUMMARY:Create Momentum with Your To-Don’t List DESCRIPTION:Everyone’s got a To-Do list. But do you have a To-Don’t List? \n  \nA To-Don’t List is a powerful way to get clear on all the ways you’re wasting precious time & energy. Items on your To-Don’t list can really trip you up when you’re trying to move forward – they can even keep you from crossing the finish line at all. \n  \nIn this session\, participants will:– Learn how to identify the activities and thought processes that get in the way of progress– Connect with how they’re wasting valuable time & energy– Commit to giving up these roadblocks so they can move forward more easily \n  \nIt’s time to spring clean how you take action! Join us to get started on your To-Don’t List. \n  \nAbout Lisa:Lisa Corrado is a coach who works with women business owners to help them get out of their own way by connecting with their values\, conquering limiting beliefs\, getting crystal-clear on the results they want and strategies to make it happen. Learn more at lisacorrado.com. \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/your-to-dont-list-april-1/ LOCATION:Virtual Via Zoom\, CT\, United States CATEGORIES:Business and Strategy,Hayvn Halftime,Personal and Professional Development,Technology and Productivity ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/gif:https://hayvn.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/events-at-HAYVN.gif ORGANIZER;CN="HAYVN":MAILTO:communitymanager@hayvn.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210325T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210325T123000 DTSTAMP:20260615T050024 CREATED:20210301T210229Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210408T204859Z UID:10001956-1616673600-1616675400@hayvn.com SUMMARY:The Art of the Pivot DESCRIPTION:Given everything that we’ve been through in the past year with COVID\, many entrepreneurs have considered what a pivot would mean for their business. Come and listen to Christine Sullivan\, Business Counselor at the CT Small Business Development Center. Christine will discuss the art of the pivot and discuss strategies you can use to evaluate your best next steps to getting your business on a stronger footing. \n  \nAbout Christine:Christine 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/the-art-of-the-pivot/ LOCATION:Virtual Via Zoom\, CT\, United States CATEGORIES:Business and Strategy,Hayvn Halftime,Technology and Productivity ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/gif:https://hayvn.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/art-of-pivot.gif ORGANIZER;CN="HAYVN":MAILTO:communitymanager@hayvn.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210323T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210323T130000 DTSTAMP:20260615T050024 CREATED:20210129T161046Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210405T202817Z UID:10001503-1616500800-1616504400@hayvn.com SUMMARY:Pre-Season Social Media Strategy Check - If You're Not Doing Paid Social\, It's Time To Start DESCRIPTION:A LOT has changed in the past year. Businesses around the world are quickly trying to adapt to the new “norm” and while social media should have already been a vital part of your marketing strategy- it is a NON-negotiable in 2021. \n  \nTune in while Lexi Zila & Sara Sebastjanska\, owners of Hype Media Marketing\, explain why incorporating paid social will not only cut your company’s marketing expenses and increase ROI\, but truly drive new business. Learn best practices and how to develop a social media strategy that works for YOU. Come prepared with questions – Hype Media will be doing a Q&A following their webinar! \n  \n– Importance of Paid Social for Your Business– Why the Digital/Social World Has Changed– Establishing Your Digital & Social Presence \n  \nAbout Hype Media:From creating your social profiles and managing your organic presence to launching your paid social & digital marketing campaigns\, Hype Media does it all. We don’t just know digital/social media\, we truly understand how it ticks (and toks). We specialize in building and managing campaigns that not only create a strong\, lasting digital presence for our clients but that truly drive new business. And\, unlike many agencies\, we do it all in-house. Learn more at www.wearehypemedia.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/social-media-strategy-check-mar-11/ LOCATION:Virtual Via Zoom\, CT\, United States CATEGORIES:Business and Strategy,Hayvn Halftime,Marketing,Social,Technology and Productivity ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/gif:https://hayvn.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/social-media-strategy-check.gif ORGANIZER;CN="HAYVN":MAILTO:communitymanager@hayvn.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210311T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210311T123000 DTSTAMP:20260615T050025 CREATED:20210218T214317Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210301T205258Z UID:10001531-1615464000-1615465800@hayvn.com SUMMARY:How To Use Clubhouse to Market Your Business and Grow Your Audience DESCRIPTION:Join us to discuss “How To Use Clubhouse to Market Your Business and Grow Your Audience” with HAYVN members Marie Patel\, Founder of The Girl on The Ball\, and Belinda Wasser\, Founder of RocketGirl Solutions. \n  \nMarie and Belinda will go through:– What is Clubhouse? We will take you on a tour!– Learn Tips and Best Practices– See how it is being used to market a business– Learn how to grow your audience \n  \nAbout Marie:With over twenty-five years of experience as a business operations and marketing specialist\, Marie helps small business owners and solo professionals organize and implement their marketing tasks on an as-needed basis. Her blue-eyed Husky and huge\, rescued\, yellow Lab\, hang out next to her as she sits at her desk on a large yoga ball all day long! It keeps her sharp and figuratively “on the ball”. \n  \nAbout Belinda:A business workflow and logistics expert with 25 years of experience\, RocketGirl Solutions Founder Belinda Wasser is hired by small businesses on a contract basis to act as their part-time\, “business manager.” Belinda has been quoted in The Wall Street Journal\, The New York Times\, Reader’s Digest and other national and local media and has a BA from the University of Virginia. \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/clubhouse-mar-11/ LOCATION:Virtual Via Zoom\, CT\, United States CATEGORIES:Business and Strategy,Hayvn Halftime,Marketing,Personal and Professional Development,Social ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/gif:https://hayvn.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/clubhouse.gif ORGANIZER;CN="HAYVN":MAILTO:communitymanager@hayvn.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210309T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210309T130000 DTSTAMP:20260615T050025 CREATED:20210126T231208Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210415T150526Z UID:10001910-1615291200-1615294800@hayvn.com SUMMARY:Perfecting Your Sales Process and Mastering the Art of the Close DESCRIPTION:Hosted by HAYVN Coworking and Cultivate Advisors \n  \nRegardless of your industry or business size\, having a strong sales process is one of the leading drivers for any successful\, growing business and it’s a skill that many spend their entire life perfecting.  \n  \nJoin Cultivate Advisors’ Simone Ashkar in a 60-minute workshop to learn how to set your business up for success during your sales process and master the art of the close.  \n  \nIn this workshop\, you will learn:  \n\nHow to plan your sales process accordingly and share the proper amount of information at the right time with your prospects\nHow to identify and embrace objections instead of seeing them as ‘not interested’\nHow to ask purposeful questions to help you identify if someone is ready to close \nHow to adjust on the fly and close more deals \n\n  \nAbout Cultivate Advisors:  \nCultivate Advisors is the fastest growing small business advising firm in the US and partners with committed entrepreneurs in propelling their businesses beyond expectations. Business owners often know their industry\, vision\, and business goals it will take to get there\, but they often don’t have the strategy\, skills or processes in place that will allow them to achieve their objectives. By partnering together with these entrepreneurs one on one\, Cultivate’s team of passionate advisors help them build & implement scalable systems to sustainably grow their business to the next level. \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/perfecting-your-sales-process/ LOCATION:Virtual Via Zoom\, CT\, United States CATEGORIES:Business and Strategy,Hayvn Halftime,Marketing,Technology and Productivity ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/gif:https://hayvn.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/sales_process.gif END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210304T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210304T123000 DTSTAMP:20260615T050025 CREATED:20210127T203805Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210218T185048Z UID:10001489-1614859200-1614861000@hayvn.com SUMMARY:Tax Considerations for Small Businesses DESCRIPTION:Join us to discuss “Tax Considerations for Small Businesses” with Rachel Hager\, HAYVN member and Owner & Founding Member of Hager & Company\, LLC\, an independent tax consulting firm focused on providing tax services in New York City\, Westchester\, and Fairfield County. \n  \nRachel will go through:– Choice of business structure– Payroll taxes (employees vs independent contractors)– Common tax deductions for business owners and why they are important Tax treatment for business assets– Estimated taxes \n  \nAbout Rachel:Rachel began her career in public accounting at Arthur Andersen and has over 20 years of experience working in the tax world. She services all types of organizations\, including large companies with complex tax accounting issues\, to small businesses and individuals who need assistance navigating through their business and personal tax filings. Rachel lives in Stamford with her husband and two daughters. During her free time\, she enjoys spending time with family and friends\, cooking\, playing tennis\, and practicing yoga. \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/tax-considerations-for-small-businesses/ LOCATION:Virtual Via Zoom\, CT\, United States CATEGORIES:Business and Strategy,Finance,Hayvn Halftime ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/gif:https://hayvn.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/taxes.gif ORGANIZER;CN="HAYVN":MAILTO:communitymanager@hayvn.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210302T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210302T123000 DTSTAMP:20260615T050025 CREATED:20210209T175038Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210209T175057Z UID:10001523-1614686400-1614688200@hayvn.com SUMMARY:Moth Style Storytelling For Your Business DESCRIPTION:Despite its over-use as an industry buzzword\, storytelling has never been a more crucial skill. How do you construct a gripping story? And how do you tell it with passion and grace – through a screen? \n  \nJoin Casey Donahue\, Founder of Say it Like You\, communications coach and storytelling instructor for the Moth – for this quick session on storytelling tips that will help you thrive in the virtual space. Whether you want to nail your next pitch\, design a TED talk\, or just learn how to spin a good yarn like your uncle used to do\, you’ll leave the session with concrete tools and insights that will strengthen your skills. And you may even discover a story idea or two! \n  \nAbout Casey:Casey Donahue is the Founder of Say It Like You\, and has been shaping personal experiences into powerful stories since 2012. Stories she’s helped shape have appeared on the Moth Radio Hour\, the TED Stage\, in British Vogue\, and at a good many wedding altars. Learn more at sayitlikeyou.com. \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/storytelling-for-your-business/ LOCATION:Virtual Via Zoom\, CT\, United States CATEGORIES:Business and Strategy,Hayvn Halftime,Marketing ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/gif:https://hayvn.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/storytelling-for-your-business.gif ORGANIZER;CN="HAYVN":MAILTO:communitymanager@hayvn.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210225T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210225T123000 DTSTAMP:20260615T050025 CREATED:20210113T163226Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210211T141847Z UID:10001472-1614254400-1614256200@hayvn.com SUMMARY:Designing the Perfect Survey - How to Get Customer Feedback DESCRIPTION:Market research is a crucial part of a business’ launch or growth strategy. Whether you’re wondering which products will resonate with your target customer or the right positioning for your business\, market research can take the guesswork out of your marketing. But there is a right and wrong way to execute a market survey. \n  \nJoin Sue Yasav\, HAYVN member and founder of Marquette Marketing\, as she discusses how to execute market research to get insights you can use immediately. \n  \nIncluded in the discussion will be:– Types of market research – Quantitative / Qualitative– Survey platforms– Designing the perfect survey – Do’s and Don’ts \n  \nAbout Sue:Sue Yasav is the Founder of Marquette Marketing and the Vice President of Thought Leadership at Synchrony\, a consumer financing firm headquartered in Stamford\, CT. She has had leadership roles in all major marketing disciplines\, including marketing strategy\, direct marketing\, content strategy\, profit modeling\, ROI analysis and P&L management. Sue has an MBA in Finance and has had progressive leadership roles at IBM\, Citibank\, GE Capital and Synchrony Financial. Sue has a passion for helping women grow their businesses through marketing strategies that large companies regularly use to become successful. Learn more at sueyasav@gmail.com. \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/desiging-the-perfect-survey/ LOCATION:Virtual Via Zoom\, CT\, United States CATEGORIES:Business and Strategy,Hayvn Halftime,Technology and Productivity ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/gif:https://hayvn.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/customer_feedback-1.gif ORGANIZER;CN="HAYVN":MAILTO:communitymanager@hayvn.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210223T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210223T130000 DTSTAMP:20260615T050025 CREATED:20210119T171606Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210126T230546Z UID:10001480-1614081600-1614085200@hayvn.com SUMMARY:How to Choose the Best CRM for Your Budget DESCRIPTION:Hosted by HAYVN Coworking and Cultivate Advisors \n  \nDo you struggle with client retention? Is your information disjointed and unorganized? Do you have to dig through old emails\, spreadsheets\, or even post-it notes before finally finding what you are looking for? This is a common issue for business owners who are still manually tracking their customer interactions.  \n  \nWhether you’re looking to scale your business\, or simply build systems to increase efficiency\, a Customer Relationship Management (CRM) system is an invaluable tool. On Tuesday\, February 23rd\, join Cultivate Advisors’ Simone Ashkar in a 60-minute workshop as she walks you through how to select and use CRM technology to organize and automate the marketing\, sales and customer service components of your business. \n  \nIn this workshop\, you will learn: \n\nThe importance of having a CRM and using it in your business\nThe 10 questions to consider when selecting the right CRM \nHow to determine your budget for a CRM \nAbout the best CRM options for small businesses and our recommendations \n\n  \nAbout Cultivate Advisors:  \nCultivate Advisors is the fastest growing small business advising firm in the US and partners with committed entrepreneurs in propelling their businesses beyond expectations. Business owners often know their industry\, vision\, and business goals it will take to get there\, but they often don’t have the strategy\, skills or processes in place that will allow them to achieve their objectives. By partnering together with these entrepreneurs one on one\, Cultivate’s team of passionate advisors help them build & implement scalable systems to sustainably grow their business to the next level. \n \n \n \n \n \n ADMISSION: FREE\n \n REGISTER NOW\n \n \n \n \n \n This event is part of a series of interactive educational workshops presented by HAVYN Coworking. The goal is to educate HAYVN members & guests on marketing\, finance & technology strategies and tactics to grow their business. HAYVN presents these seminars on a regular basis as a way to educate and inspire their members. \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/how-to-choose-crm/ LOCATION:Virtual Via Zoom\, CT\, United States CATEGORIES:Business and Strategy,Hayvn Halftime,Marketing,Technology and Productivity ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/gif:https://hayvn.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/best_crm.gif ORGANIZER;CN="HAYVN":MAILTO:communitymanager@hayvn.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210216T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210216T123000 DTSTAMP:20260615T050025 CREATED:20201230T164528Z LAST-MODIFIED:20201230T164531Z UID:10001862-1613476800-1613478600@hayvn.com SUMMARY:3 Steps to Expert Project Management Software Setup DESCRIPTION:Join us to discuss “Chaos Controlled: 3 Steps to Expert Project Management Software Setup.” \n  \nYou’ve heard it over and over again – Your business needs organization. You need to track your tasks. You need to track your team’s work. In short\, you need a project management tool. \n  \nBut between Asana\, Tello\, Basecamp\, and hundreds of other options out there\, how do you pick the right tool for you? And how do you set it up without becoming a systems expert or going a little crazy? \n  \nJoin Diane Lam\, business systems and operations expert\, Founder of Diane Lam Co. For this fast and informative session\, she’ll show you how to pick the perfect tool for you and the key components to set up to ensure you’re project management software is a success. \n  \nHINT: The software itself is only 10% of the equation. \n  \nAbout Diane:This event is presented by Diane Lam. Diane is the Founder and CEO of Diane Lam Co. She is a business systems and ops expert and she builds self-sustaining empires for ambitious online service providers. Diane has been building\, launching managing 6 and 7 figure businesses for over 14 years. Follow Diane for more biz growth\, automation\, and operations tips\, tricks\, and hacks. \n  \nInstagram: @dianelam.coFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/dianetlam.coLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/diane-lam/ \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/steps-to-expert-project-management/ LOCATION:Virtual Via Zoom\, CT\, United States CATEGORIES:Business and Strategy,Hayvn Halftime,Technology and Productivity ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/gif:https://hayvn.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/WebGraphics_764x637_Template-3.gif ORGANIZER;CN="HAYVN":MAILTO:communitymanager@hayvn.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210211T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210211T130000 DTSTAMP:20260615T050025 CREATED:20210113T164123Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210120T135432Z UID:10001474-1613044800-1613048400@hayvn.com SUMMARY:How to Choose a Business Partner DESCRIPTION:Join us to discuss “How to Choose a Business Partner.” \n  \nChoosing a Business Partner could MAKE or BREAK your success. How do you choose the right one? \n  \nIn this live webinar\, HAYVN members\, Alexis Brooks of Brooks Law\, and Eileen Springer\, CEO and Founder of Central Park Executive Coaching\, will take you through: \n– How to formalize your business partnership– What to look for in a partner– How to anticipate changes that may occur at various phases of the business– Ways to resolve a conflict with your partner \n  \nAbout Alexis:Alexis Brooks is an attorney who provides general business law advice and support to companies dealing with day to day business- legal issues. Aside from working on specific legal projects such as entity formation and contract drafting\, review and negotiation\, she also acts as outside general counsel to growth-oriented companies where she advises on hiring and compliance and brings together resources and external advisors on an as-needed basis. \n  \nAbout Eileen:Eileen is the founder of Central Park Executive Coaching. She is coaching C-suite executives and senior leaders in corporations and non-profit organizations. Eileen is a Core Guide at Chief\, a women’s peer networking organization supporting development of C-suite executives. She provides HR advisory services\, offering expertise in organization design\, talent acquisition\, succession planning and leadership development design. \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/how-to-choose-a-business-partner/ LOCATION:Virtual Via Zoom\, CT\, United States CATEGORIES:Business and Strategy,Hayvn Halftime,Personal and Professional Development ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/gif:https://hayvn.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/business_partner.gif ORGANIZER;CN="HAYVN":MAILTO:communitymanager@hayvn.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210209T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210209T130000 DTSTAMP:20260615T050025 CREATED:20201230T175125Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210106T152242Z UID:10001879-1612872000-1612875600@hayvn.com SUMMARY:Dreams to Reality: Take Control of Your Financial Life (Session 3) DESCRIPTION:Join us for this interactive and engaging three-part series focused on YOU and YOUR personal finances. \n  \nAs women\, we spend a lot of time focused on taking care of everyone else and will sometimes put ourselves and our financial health second. This series will help you take a fresh look at your finances\, and provide you with the tools to help you get organized\, focused\, and help you turn your own dreams into realities. And we do it in a safe\, comfortable\, and engaging environment.​ \n  \nWhat you’ll learn in these 3 Sessions: \n  \nJanuary 26th: We’ll work with you to assess your current financial situation and start to explore your goals. ​ \n– Survey the Board: Know where “You Are” ​ \n– Set Goals: What is your “Dream” ​ \n– Focus: Critical Documents\, Generating Personal Balance Sheets\, Exploring Wealth Goals​ \n  \nFebruary 2nd: We’ll revisit assessments and goal setting and help you focus on strategies to reach your goals and identify events that could detour your goals. ​ \n– Set Strategy: Getting there​ \n– Assess Risks: Bumps in the road​ \n– Focus: Why Women Are Different – Financially Speaking\, Steps To Success\, Possible Risks we face​ \n  \nFebruary 9th: We continue the process and see how it all comes together.​ \n– Checkmate: Who can help \n  \nAfter you register\, we will send you the Zoom access link. \n  \nWomen in Wealth of Stamford is a group of Morgan Stanley female financial advisors who have come together to help women\, and all clients achieve their financial goals through education and engagement. \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n ADMISSION: FREE\n \n REGISTER NOW\n \n \n \n \n \n This event is part of a series of interactive educational workshops presented by HAVYN Coworking. The goal is to educate HAYVN members & guests on marketing\, finance & technology strategies and tactics to grow their business. HAYVN presents these seminars on a regular basis as a way to educate and inspire their members. \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/women-in-wealth-part-3/ LOCATION:Virtual Via Zoom\, CT\, United States CATEGORIES:Finance,Hayvn Halftime,Personal and Professional Development ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/gif:https://hayvn.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/womeninwealth3.gif ORGANIZER;CN="HAYVN":MAILTO:communitymanager@hayvn.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210204T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210204T130000 DTSTAMP:20260615T050025 CREATED:20210113T162533Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210115T162031Z UID:10001470-1612440000-1612443600@hayvn.com SUMMARY:So You Want a College Intern? DESCRIPTION:Join us to discuss “So You Want a College Intern?” \n  \nExpand your team\, brainpower and productivity while mentoring a #nextgen female leader! \n  \nJoin Sheri West\, Founder & CEO of LiveGirl\, and Julia Napolitano\, CTNext Program Associate\, to learn how you can be matched with a talented college intern and secure funding too! \n  \nLearn more about She Works and CT Next’s Technology Talent Bridge Company (TTB) programs. \n  \n**Interns are for summer 2021\, but join us and apply now so you don’t miss out! \n  \nAbout CTNext’s Technology Talent Bridge Company (TTB):TTB is an internship program grant opportunity for Connecticut small businesses to provide funding for the hire of student interns. \n  \nAbout Sheri:Sheri West has a passion for girls leadership and over 25 years of corporate and leadership development experience. She is the Founder\, CEO & Chairperson of LiveGirl\, a nonprofit organization that builds confident leaders. Prior to LiveGirl\, Ms. West spent 16 years as a finance executive at General Electric Co.\, where she was instrumental in its Women’s Network and taught leadership development courses at the GE Management Development Institute. Learn more at goLiveGirl.org. \n  \nAbout Julia:A program associate at CTNext\, Julia manages the administration of several CTNext programs and resources including our Higher Education & Entrepreneurship Fund. Julia earned a Bachelor of Science in 2019 from Southern Connecticut State University in Political Science. She is currently pursuing a Juris Doctor from Western New England University School of Law. Learn more at ctinnovations.com \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/so-you-want-a-college-intern/ LOCATION:Virtual Via Zoom\, CT\, United States CATEGORIES:Business and Strategy,Hayvn Halftime,Internship Job Board,Technology and Productivity ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/gif:https://hayvn.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/college_intern.gif ORGANIZER;CN="HAYVN":MAILTO:communitymanager@hayvn.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210202T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210202T130000 DTSTAMP:20260615T050025 CREATED:20201230T171402Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210106T152026Z UID:10001864-1612267200-1612270800@hayvn.com SUMMARY:Dreams to Reality: Take Control of Your Financial Life (Session 2) DESCRIPTION:Join us for this interactive and engaging three-part series focused on YOU and YOUR personal finances. \n  \nAs women\, we spend a lot of time focused on taking care of everyone else and will sometimes put ourselves and our financial health second. This series will help you take a fresh look at your finances\, and provide you with the tools to help you get organized\, focused\, and help you turn your own dreams into realities. And we do it in a safe\, comfortable\, and engaging environment.​ \n  \nWhat you’ll learn in these 3 Sessions: \n  \nJanuary 26th: We’ll work with you to assess your current financial situation and start to explore your goals. ​ \n– Survey the Board: Know where “You Are” ​ \n– Set Goals: What is your “Dream” ​ \n– Focus: Critical Documents\, Generating Personal Balance Sheets\, Exploring Wealth Goals​ \n  \nFebruary 2nd: We’ll revisit assessments and goal setting and help you focus on strategies to reach your goals and identify events that could detour your goals. ​ \n– Set Strategy: Getting there​ \n– Assess Risks: Bumps in the road​ \n– Focus: Why Women Are Different – Financially Speaking\, Steps To Success\, Possible Risks we face​ \n  \nFebruary 9th: We continue the process and see how it all comes together.​ \n– Checkmate: Who can help \n  \nAfter you register\, we will send you the Zoom access link. \n  \nWomen in Wealth of Stamford is a group of Morgan Stanley female financial advisors who have come together to help women\, and all clients achieve their financial goals through education and engagement. \n \n \n \n \n \n ADMISSION: FREE\n \n REGISTER NOW\n \n \n \n \n \n This event is part of a series of interactive educational workshops presented by HAVYN Coworking. The goal is to educate HAYVN members & guests on marketing\, finance & technology strategies and tactics to grow their business. HAYVN presents these seminars on a regular basis as a way to educate and inspire their members. \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/women-in-wealth-2/ LOCATION:Virtual Via Zoom\, CT\, United States CATEGORIES:Finance,Hayvn Halftime,Personal and Professional Development ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/gif:https://hayvn.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/womeninwealth2.gif ORGANIZER;CN="HAYVN":MAILTO:communitymanager@hayvn.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210128T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210128T123000 DTSTAMP:20260615T050025 CREATED:20201222T153922Z LAST-MODIFIED:20201230T160438Z UID:10001860-1611835200-1611837000@hayvn.com SUMMARY:Top Customer Service Tips You Need to Know for 2021 DESCRIPTION:Join us to discuss “Top Customer Service Tips You Need to Know for 2021.” \n  \nIn this live Webinar\, Marla Bedrosian\, former Director of Global Sales for FRHI Hotels and Resorts (Fairmont/Raffles/Swissotel) with 20+ years of experience in the global hospitality industry gives you top tips to go that extra mile for your customers. \n  \nWhat you’ll learn:– Know your customers and help them meet their objectives.– Reach your customers in a unique way by creating a personal effect.– Do not discount “yourself” nor your product.– Do not be afraid to ask for the loyalty (sale).– After the sale\, stay relevant! \n  \nAbout Marla:Marla Bedrosian is the Founder and Owner of Domaine de la Riviere Vineyard and Winery. She has spent her entire adult life in the hospitality industry and has learned how to WOW her customers around the globe. Marla now oversees sales and marketing for Domaine de la Rivière and is passionately involved in the local community and philanthropic efforts. \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/wowing-your-customer/ LOCATION:Virtual Via Zoom\, CT\, United States CATEGORIES:Business and Strategy,Hayvn Halftime,Marketing ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://hayvn.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/UpcomingEvents_600x500_CustomerService.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="HAYVN":MAILTO:communitymanager@hayvn.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210126T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210126T130000 DTSTAMP:20260615T050025 CREATED:20201222T153602Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210106T151757Z UID:10001464-1611662400-1611666000@hayvn.com SUMMARY:Dreams to Reality: Take Control of Your Financial Life (Session 1) DESCRIPTION:Join us for this interactive and engaging three-part series focused on YOU and YOUR personal finances. \n  \nAs women\, we spend a lot of time focused on taking care of everyone else and will sometimes put ourselves and our financial health second. This series will help you take a fresh look at your finances\, and provide you with the tools to help you get organized\, focused\, and help you turn your own dreams into realities. And we do it in a safe\, comfortable\, and engaging environment.​ \n  \nWhat you’ll learn in these 3 Sessions: \n  \nJanuary 26th: We’ll work with you to assess your current financial situation and start to explore your goals. ​ \n– Survey the Board: Know where “You Are” ​ \n– Set Goals: What is your “Dream” ​ \n– Focus: Critical Documents\, Generating Personal Balance Sheets\, Exploring Wealth Goals​ \n  \nFebruary 2nd: We’ll revisit assessments and goal setting and help you focus on strategies to reach your goals and identify events that could detour your goals. ​ \n– Set Strategy: Getting there​ \n– Assess Risks: Bumps in the road​ \n– Focus: Why Women Are Different – Financially Speaking\, Steps To Success\, Possible Risks we face​ \n  \nFebruary 9th: We continue the process and see how it all comes together.​ \n– Checkmate: Who can help \n  \nAfter you register\, we will send you the Zoom access link. \n  \nWomen in Wealth of Stamford is a group of Morgan Stanley female financial advisors who have come together to help women\, and all clients achieve their financial goals through education and engagement. \n \n \n \n \n \n ADMISSION: FREE\n \n REGISTER NOW\n \n \n \n \n \n This event is part of a series of interactive educational workshops presented by HAVYN Coworking. The goal is to educate HAYVN members & guests on marketing\, finance & technology strategies and tactics to grow their business. HAYVN presents these seminars on a regular basis as a way to educate and inspire their members. \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/women-in-wealth-part-1/ LOCATION:Virtual Via Zoom\, CT\, United States CATEGORIES:Finance,Hayvn Halftime,Personal and Professional Development ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/gif:https://hayvn.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/womeninwealth1.gif ORGANIZER;CN="HAYVN":MAILTO:communitymanager@hayvn.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210120T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210120T123000 DTSTAMP:20260615T050025 CREATED:20201211T151640Z LAST-MODIFIED:20201222T152137Z UID:10001460-1611144000-1611145800@hayvn.com SUMMARY:How to Manage Your Passwords in 2021 and Beyond DESCRIPTION:In this live webinar\, HAYVN member Linda Kuppersmith\, President and CEO of CMIT Solutions of Stamford\, a provider of technology solutions and services\, will discuss: \n– What’s the number 1-way cybercriminals do their dirty deeds?– Every company needs a password policy – even solopreneurs– Safe locations to store your passwords– The changing role of the password \n  \nAbout Linda:Linda Kuppersmith is an accomplished technologist and business owner that has grown her company\, CMIT Solutions of Stamford\, to become Fairfield County Connecticut’s premier small business provider of technology solutions and services. She has built the company’s services\, solutions and team to be a one stop contact for ALL things technology. With over 20 years of technology experience that spans many industries\, companies sizes\, company maturities\, she and the team are well equipped to provide companies technology services and planning that are tailored to them and their budgets. \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/manage-your-passwords-2021/ LOCATION:Virtual Via Zoom\, CT\, United States CATEGORIES:Business and Strategy,Hayvn Halftime,Technology and Productivity ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/gif:https://hayvn.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/jan_halftime5.gif ORGANIZER;CN="HAYVN":MAILTO:communitymanager@hayvn.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210119T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210119T123000 DTSTAMP:20260615T050025 CREATED:20201218T212933Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210118T161334Z UID:10001462-1611057600-1611059400@hayvn.com SUMMARY:Top Facebook Ad Strategies for Your Business in 2021 DESCRIPTION:Join us to discuss “Top Facebook Ad Strategies for Your Business in 2021.” \n  \nIn this live webinar\,  Josh Meah\, Founder of the global digital agency\, Josh Meah & Company\, will discuss: \n– How to create a compelling offer that connects your ads to an airtight lead generation funnel– How to establish tracking systems and focus on the right metrics– How to optimize ads for both mobile and desktop experiences– How to leverage different ad types such as video and animated GIF– A/B test ad visuals and other experiments on a minimum budget– How to identify your ideal customers to create custom audiences for ad campaigns \n  \nAbout Josh:Josh Meah runs a full service marketing agency. He specializes in e-commerce launch and scaling methodology for US e-commerce and international firms seeking US market penetration. His has a proven record for supporting customer acquisition systems\, is a true problem-solver for complex marketing and business challenges. He company is made up of an award-winning team that focuses on Google Ads\, Facebook Ads\, alternative PPC\, video\, web design\, email marketing\, SEO\, and more. Learn more at joshmeah.com \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/top-advertising-strategies-2021/ LOCATION:Virtual Via Zoom\, CT\, United States CATEGORIES:Business and Strategy,Hayvn Halftime,Marketing,Technology and Productivity ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/gif:https://hayvn.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/WebGraphics_764x637_Template-2.gif ORGANIZER;CN="HAYVN":MAILTO:communitymanager@hayvn.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210114T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210114T123000 DTSTAMP:20260615T050025 CREATED:20201211T143543Z LAST-MODIFIED:20201222T151658Z UID:10001454-1610625600-1610627400@hayvn.com SUMMARY:How to Set Goals Like a Rockstar DESCRIPTION:Join us to discuss “How to Set Goals Like a Rockstar.” \n  \nIf you want to set meaningful\, impactful goals you have to invest some time in goal setting! \n  \nIn this live webinar\, HAYVN member Lisa Corrado\, Founder of Lisa Corrado Coaching\, will discuss: \n– Why a goal setting process is so important– How to choose goals that will have the biggest impact– How to get out of your own way so you don’t commit to the wrong goals \n  \nAbout Lisa:Lisa Corrado is a coach who helps entrepreneurs get out of their own way so they take consistent action that matters and get the results they want. Lisa says her favorite goal achievement is a toss-up between surviving cancer\, summiting Mount Kilimanjaro and leaving a lucrative but soul-crushing corporate job in order to be happy. To learn more about Lisa\, please visit LisaCorrado.com \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/set-goals-like-a-rockstar/ LOCATION:Virtual Via Zoom\, CT\, United States CATEGORIES:Business and Strategy,Hayvn Halftime,Personal and Professional Development,Technology and Productivity ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/gif:https://hayvn.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/jan_halftime4.gif ORGANIZER;CN="HAYVN":MAILTO:communitymanager@hayvn.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210112T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210112T123000 DTSTAMP:20260615T050025 CREATED:20201211T142917Z LAST-MODIFIED:20201222T151111Z UID:10001452-1610452800-1610454600@hayvn.com SUMMARY:How to Navigate the Fear of Failure and Live Courageously in 2021 DESCRIPTION:Join us to discuss “How to Navigate the Fear of Failure and Live Courageously in 2021.” \n  \nAs you look ahead to 2021\, do you suffer from negative inner dialogue or self-doubt about the goals you’ve set for yourself? If so\, then join author\, speaker and Fear Strategist Nancy Burger\, who will dig into how we can build a courageous path forward by understanding and embracing the things that are holding us back. You’ll learn actionable strategies for effecting positive and lasting change. \n  \nIn this live webinar\, Nancy will discuss: \n– How each of us cultivate a unique experience of fear through our life experiences.– How fears are informative\, and offer clarity on things that might be holding us back– The power of thought\, and how the practice of shifting thoughts can actually change how the brain responds– Failure as a fluid rather than a finite concept\, how we can cast a different light on its meaning– Actionable strategies to reframe fear-based thoughts within the context of failure \n  \nAbout Nancy:Nancy Burger is an author\, speaker\, and facilitator\, Founder of the Fear Finding Project\, who helps people embrace and better understand their fears as they build a path toward courageous living. Drawing on personal life experience and research in the areas of cognitive behavior and neuroscience\, Nancy offers provocative and engaging talks and workshops that elevate the conversation around how fear affects our lives and how we can change our relationship with this complex emotion. Learn more at nancyrburger.com. \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/navigate-the-fear-of-failure/ LOCATION:Virtual Via Zoom\, CT\, United States CATEGORIES:Finance,Hayvn Halftime,Personal and Professional Development ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/gif:https://hayvn.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/jan_halftime3.gif ORGANIZER;CN="HAYVN":MAILTO:communitymanager@hayvn.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210107T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210107T130000 DTSTAMP:20260615T050025 CREATED:20201210T204826Z LAST-MODIFIED:20201222T150425Z UID:10001858-1610020800-1610024400@hayvn.com SUMMARY:Wills and Money: Tips and Tricks to Ensure the Future YOU Want DESCRIPTION:2020 has forced many of us to take a hard look at how we manage our money. \n  \nThis session will give you a fresh start in the new year to ensure that your finances and estate planning documents are organized so you can make informed decisions regarding your financial goals. \n  \nTune in while Alie Hamilton\, CFP®\, from Eagle Ridge Investment Management\, LLC and Lauren Davies\, an attorney at Pullman & Comley provide insight on what you should be thinking about now to ensure your family’s financial future is secure. \n  \nAlie and Lauren will cover: \nAre you going to have enough money? – what is financial planning and why is it so important? \nAre you saving enough? – how much should you have in an emergency fund? \nRetirement may seem far away but what do you need to do now to make sure you have the retirement you want? \nWhat do you need in your Will if you have minor children? \nWho will make medical decisions for you if you can’t make them yourself? \nFinancial decisions? \nWhat is a Living Will and do you need to update it on account of the pandemic? \n  \nAbout Alie \nAlie is Director of Client Relations at Eagle Ridge Investment Management\, LLC\, a local independently owned investment advisory firm that provides investment management and financial planning advice. As a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™\, Alie works with individuals and families to create comprehensive financial plans and ensure their behavior and investments are aligned to meet their goals. \n  \nAbout Lauren \nAn attorney in Pullman & Comley’s Trusts and Estates practice\, Lauren C. Davies is known for her ability to distill the complexities of estate planning into understandable terms and takes a common sense approach to the preservation of wealth for families and individuals. \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/wills-and-money/ LOCATION:Virtual Via Zoom\, CT\, United States CATEGORIES:Finance,Hayvn Halftime,Personal and Professional Development ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/gif:https://hayvn.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/jan_halftime2.gif ORGANIZER;CN="HAYVN":MAILTO:communitymanager@hayvn.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210105T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210105T123000 DTSTAMP:20260615T050025 CREATED:20201210T201008Z LAST-MODIFIED:20201222T150257Z UID:10001843-1609848000-1609849800@hayvn.com SUMMARY:Starting with Small Steps in 2021 DESCRIPTION:2020 has been both a tumultuous time and also a time for reflection. Living amidst Covid-19 we have an even greater opportunity to ask – what are my values\, what do I really care about and how can I share my best self. \n  \nThese questions are also at the core of re-starts and career reinventions. Whether looking for a new daily focus\, a new career or the next new lifestyle opportunity\, the value of moving from circular (and likely negative) self-talk into action is just a few small steps away. \n  \nIn this halftime\, we’ll talk about the science and benefits of taking small steps and walk through two exercises to begin unearthing where your values and skills show up unconditionally as a way to set fire to 2021! \nParticipants will walk away with: \n– Their current values and how they impact their decision-making \n– Ways to identify their most valued skills \n– Techniques to tell others about themselves that cuts through the clutter \n– Homework to keep the discovery process going \n  \nAbout Sheilah: \nSheilah Crowley is a coach specifically to women asking the question\, “What’s next for me?” She holds a BA in Anthropology from the University of Vermont\, a coaching certification from NYU\, a career counseling certification from GetFive Outplacement and is ICF Certified. Sheilah spent the first part of her career working in non-profit management at City Harvest\, the first and largest food rescue organization in the country based in New York City. She’s looking forward to resuming her volunteering role as a prep chef at her local soup kitchen in Park Slope\, Brooklyn\, NY\, where she live with her husband and two children. \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/starting-with-small-steps-2021/ LOCATION:Virtual Via Zoom\, CT\, United States CATEGORIES:Hayvn Halftime,Health and Wellness,Personal and Professional Development ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/gif:https://hayvn.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/jan_halftime1.gif ORGANIZER;CN="HAYVN":MAILTO:communitymanager@hayvn.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20201222T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20201222T123000 DTSTAMP:20260615T050025 CREATED:20201125T135005Z LAST-MODIFIED:20201218T201213Z UID:10001825-1608638400-1608640200@hayvn.com SUMMARY:Holiday Cooking Workshop with Carolyn Eddie DESCRIPTION:Join us for a “Holiday Cooking Workshop with Carolyn Eddie\,” HAYVN member and Founder of Carolyn’s Absolutely Fabulous Events. \n  \nCarolyn will demo some quick and easy recipes in an appetizer speed challenge\, starting with sausage rolls!  \n  \nAbout Carolyn:Carolyn Eddie has been cooking since she was 8 years old. She is the founder of Carolyn’s Absolutely Fabulous Events. A native from Scotland\, Carolyn is a caterer\, foodie and travel blogger. She specializes in small events catering\, celebrating British and European cuisine. She cooks real food with real ingredients. \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/holiday-cooking-workshop/ LOCATION:Virtual Via Zoom\, CT\, United States CATEGORIES:Hayvn Halftime,Health and Wellness,Social ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/gif:https://hayvn.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/cooking_workshop-1.gif ORGANIZER;CN="HAYVN":MAILTO:communitymanager@hayvn.com END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR