Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Harry Hayman
Hospitality entrepreneur, jazz advocate and philanthropist, working across Philadelphia's restaurants, music rooms and community kitchens.
- CEO
- Gemini Hospitality Consultants
- Senior Fellow
- The Economy League of Greater Philadelphia
- Founder
- Six Philadelphia ventures and initiatives
The work
Eight ventures, one city
- 01 Gemini Hospitality Consultants Hospitality consulting
- 02 Philadelphia Jazz Experience Music and heritage
- 03 Veggie Graffiti Urban agriculture
- 04 Feed Philly Coalition Food security
- 05 Harry Hayman Creative Branding and marketing
- 06 I Am Hungry in Philly Community resources
- 07 Another Three Hearts Experience Hospitality experiences
- 08 Harry Hayman Travels Travel and culture
What drives it
Six threads through the work
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01
Jazz and music
Harry's love for jazz blossomed during his early career as a bartender in a jazz club. That passion led him to establish the Philadelphia Jazz Experience, preserving the city's rich jazz heritage.
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Hospitality innovation
A pioneer in Philadelphia's hospitality scene, Harry has worked to transform the industry through ventures including the Bynum Hospitality Group and Gemini Hospitality Consultants.
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Community service
Through initiatives like the Feed Philly Coalition, Harry's commitment to community service extends beyond food security to the arts, education and local development.
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04
Creative work
Harry's creative spirit drives new initiatives while promoting artistic expression, published through Harry Hayman Creative and @harryhaymancreative.
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Storytelling through film
Through Another Three Hearts Experience, Harry turns imaginative concepts into narratives, contributing to Philadelphia's arts and entertainment scene.
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Environmental innovation
Through Veggie Graffiti and controlled environmental agriculture, Harry works on urban farming and food security for a more sustainable Philadelphia.
The city
Shaping Philadelphia's future, one step at a time.
From the blog
Latest writing
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Twenty Four Hours of Coltrane, and Why a Day Beats a Street Sign
WRTI is playing John Coltrane for twenty four hours on September 23, and Philadelphia is moving to make the date his own day.
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Circular Philadelphia's Case for Treating Waste as Inventory
Circular Philadelphia board president Mike Tannenbaum and Harry Hayman on whether what Philadelphia burns and buries is waste or inventory.
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The Common Market Turned 48 Million Servings Into $57.1 Million
The Common Market moved 48 million servings of local food in 2025 and generated $57.1 million in economic impact, from Philadelphia to 19 states.
Get involved
Join the movement
Whether you care about the arts, sustainability or community development, there is a place for you in these initiatives.