The homegrown community for Hudson Valley creatives, professionals, and businesses.

Scott Tillitt

Beacon / Dutchess County

Founder of Beahive. Connector — of dots and people. Strategist, publicist, marketer, social entrepreneur, nonprofit leader, and writer with 25+ years in various culture-shaping worlds before applying my corporate skills to social impact.

Derek Enos

Beacon / Dutchess County

Software engineer, maker, and humanist - working to build new digital and physical capabilities in Beacon.

Chris Fontakis

Beacon / Dutchess County

Founded Serious Comedy Theatre in Beacon, NY. He coaches, teaches ands perform improv, stand up, acting & sketch comedy.

Josh McKible

Beacon / Dutchess County

Hi, I’m Josh McKible, illustrator, animator and graphic designer, doing business as MCKIBILLO since 2004. Originally inspired by badly designed inflight air safety manuals, I’ve been making the world a safer place through clear, concise imagery ever since.

Larry Reader

Beacon / Dutchess County

Seeking meaning in making. Carpenter, technologist, collaborator at studiocolab.net

Artist, designer, illustrator. Currently doing one drawing per day in the iPhone Notes app, at https://notes.art

Pierce Johnston

Beacon / Dutchess County

Mastering Engineer & Photographer from Beacon, NY

Robert Rodriguez Jr is a landscape photographer, teacher, and author focused on conveying the beauty and presence he experiences in nature. Robert is the founder of CreativePath Workshops, which offers photography workshops, and on-line training courses.

Lily Piyathaisere

Beacon / Dutchess County

I'm an independent designer and art director who specializes in branding and art direction for companies in the fields of art, culture and technology. I also am a fiber/textile artist.

Aimee deSimone

Beacon / Dutchess County

After a decade as a TV/film producer, I opened Berte, a curated home + gift shop. Leveraging my skills in project management, storytelling, and biz development, I offer a unique customer experience. My multifaceted toolkit fuels my entrepreneurial journey.

I'm Vince, Beacon resident, lifelong musician, and music producer. I'm also a freelance tech journalist.

Johan Ayoob

Beacon / Dutchess County

Beacon-based graphic designer, illustrator and artist. Available for freelance work.

Jackie Dandelion

Beacon / Dutchess County

I’m an artist & textile/surface designer who leans toward colorful, playful, optimistic, but still sophisticated design. Currently hand-painting magical adornments & decor, for NeonPeach.

Clark Frankel

Beacon / Dutchess County

Hi All! My name's Clark, I live in Beacon with my wife and two kids. I'm a Post Production Supervisor at a media company, and enjoy improv, hiking, drone photography and movies. Look forward to meeting more of you!

Alexandra Regan

Beacon / Dutchess County

With over a decade of experience working in brand and editorial, I work with startups and legacy brands to find clear and creative ways to tell their stories and sell their products. I’m here to help you write all the words.

Jesse Ragan

Beacon / Dutchess County

I’m a typeface designer, cofounder of XYZ Type.

Kim Kedem - MixingBowl Studio

Beacon / Dutchess County

Interior designer by trade, artist in heart. I focus my work on hospitality and residential interiors, developing products for projects such as Mycelium light fixtures, plaster products, pottery, and furniture restoration.

Kim Dei Dolori

Beacon / Dutchess County

Hi, I'm Kim! I'm a designer and art director based in Beacon, NY. I'm all about helping people do what they love by supporting them in telling their stories and creating super-custom brand experiences around just that. Let's make something together!

Caleigh Carr

Beacon / Dutchess County

Astro Coffee Co. is an espresso catering cart based in Beacon. We specializing in creating a personalized coffee experience for any occasion including weddings, corporate events, anniversaries and more!