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

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!

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.

Julie Porter

Pleasant Valley / Dutchess County

A grant writer with international experience, writing to inspire hope and deepen faith. I’ve written for magazines, nonprofits, and blogs. I’ve edited academic papers, newspaper articles, and business communications. Also a co-founder of a community garden.

Writer and fanzine editor and underground journalist

liv.

Glenham / Dutchess County

alt-rockin, honky-tonkin, hudson valley resident musician :)

Don Minichino

Poughkeepsie / Dutchess County

Commercial Real Estate Agent with a flare for community and economic development in the Mid-Hudson Region

Johan Ayoob

Beacon / Dutchess County

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

Ed Simons

Wappingers Falls / Dutchess County

I love lighting and creating photos where the subject shines from within. Natural or studio.

Amelia Williams

Red Hook / Dutchess County

Mixed Media artist and photographer

Jemile Nesimi-Hobson

Wappingers Falls / Dutchess County

I am a SEO and Marketing Expert providing satellite marketing services to small businesses and entrepreneurs for over a decade, including SEO, branding, social media, website builds, digital & print marketing, & content/copywriting.

I am a sales technology consultant specializing in technology for organic lead generation.

Hi, I’m Andrea owner Clover Brooke Farm offering unique agricultural experiences on our 1850 farm. Curating outdoor adventure hikes/walks with Llama/Alpacas. In addition to our growing class selection -On the Farm learning program-Beer Brewing, Soap Making.

Mary Zazzi

Wappingers Falls / Dutchess County

Hi! I’m Mary, Co-Founder and Creative Director/Art of The BrandBar Agency: thebrandbaragency.com. We specialize in branding, websites and social. Looking forward to connecting with other local creatives!

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

Molly O'Connor

Poughkeepsie / Dutchess County

Hi! I’m a PR and marketing pro with 10 years of experience building launch and ongoing PR/marketing campaigns for tech startups like Poshmark (IPO) and Tonal (unicorn). Ping me for comms advice, marketing tips, or just to say hi - would love to connect 👋

Infinite Digital Marketing & Web

Poughkeepsie / Dutchess County

We are an award-winning, local digital marketing and website agency that helps local businesses, small to large, increase their online visibility and generate leads. We work as your partner to manage your social media, SEO, websites, content and more!

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.

My practice is community social action through visual arts,education and creative art therapy. I love to collaborate with other artists. My studio is in The Poughkeepsie Underwear Factory whereI live and work. I show my work nationwide and internationally.

Zach Traver

Pleasant Valley / Dutchess County

I'm a Multimedia Producer & Creative Strategist in the Hudson Valley. My company Zach Traver Productions LLC produces video and photo content in a variety of genres. Please connect with any inquires or questions!

Jenny Friedberg

Rhinebeck / Dutchess County

Executive producer, coordinator, & experiential production designer with 30 years of experience at the heights of the fashion, beauty, & commercial photography, motion, & digital content industries. Definitely wanting to collaborate with likeminded creatives!

Kayiu Carlson

Pleasant Valley / Dutchess County

I’m Kay! Currently an experience designer @Adobe and a relatively new HV resident in the Poughkeepsie area. Studied graphic design and graduated from Pratt. I’ve been doing web/UI/UX in the past 14 years. Looking forward to meet some new creative folks!