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

Becki Curry

Kingston / Ulster County

I am a hair stylist and owner of Rebeckah & Co Bridal & Beauty. Rebeckah & Co is a team of hairstylists and MUAs.

Stephen Green

Poughkeepsie / Dutchess County

Hi, I’m Stephen Green. You can find me living and working in Poughkeepsie. I’m a designer with a focus on ethical, and inclusive design. My current field is in GovTech, previously edTech and b2c. Always open to coffee chats online or in person.

Larry Reader

Beacon / Dutchess County

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

Dennis Crowley

Kingston / Ulster County

I like to build things. (@Foursquare, @StockadeFC, @StreetFC, @LivingCitiesXYZ) Husband to @Chelsa, dada x3 👧🏼🧒🏼👶🏼. I enjoy snowboards, soccer & hot dogs.

Julienne Ryan

Hartsdale / Westchester County

Julienne B. Ryan is a humorous , storytelling keynote speaker, author, facilitator and coach. She helps people listen better so they can have more constructive conversations. Her methodology involves cognitive psychology humanize challenging situations .

Taima Smith

Port Ewen / Ulster County

I'm a high school educator working with mostly marginalized youth at the Ulster BOCES Career and Technical Center. I teach Digital Design, 3D Modeling and Animation, Web Development and Programming. Always looking for internship opportunities for my students.

HV Folks may know me as former owner of Moonfarmer, Creative Digital Development Studio in Kingston, NY-- now after a merger, I'm a Partner and Head of Digital Development for FGS Global (our office ... still in Kingston).

Amanda Repp. RA

Lagrangeville / Dutchess County

* Founder and Principal Architect at Studio Repp Architecture, pllc | Comfortable Contemporary * Certified Passive House Builder * Instructor at SUNY DCC | Architecture and Construction Management

CBD Health & Wellness Boutique offers a unique experience where you can shop for CBD products, participate in workshops and receive consultation that will suit your specific health and wellness needs.

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.

David Cruz

Poughkeepsie / Dutchess County

Food Truck and Eatery serving Mexican fusion foods. Located at Eastdale Village and our food truck travels around the Hudson Valley.

Ron Gibbons

Kingston / Ulster County

Designer/Partner at Macaroni Creative; a design studio specializing in Brand Identity, Packaging and Web Design for food & beverage brands.

Collin David

Pleasant Valley / Dutchess County

C. David is a writer and artist living in the Hudson Valley, NY. He loves pinball, Wazmo Nariz, Rem Lezar, MODOK, pogs, VHS, Ultra Monsters, 80s horror, and is secretly very enthusiastic about everything else not listed here.

Rick Tannenbaum

Valley Cottage / Rockland County

Researcher & Business Development For Rockland County Business Journal. Public Speaker For Hire on Land Use, Zoning, Environment, Public Policy, Affordable Housing.

Susan Houldin

West Hurley / Ulster County

I am from the Hudson Valley. Lived in MA for many years and moved back to the area in 2018. I am a painter, draftsman and sculptor. Nature, architecture, vehicle design are favorites.

Jared Schafer

Poughkeepsie / Dutchess County

Digital illustrator | motion designer | 3D animator | all-around graphic artist ---- Director of Motion Graphics at Upside Collective

Annika Tucksmith

Kinderhook / Columbia County

Columbia County oil painter

Nicholas Pascarella

Lake Peekskill / Putnam County

Greetings! I am a professional photographer, guitarist and writer; I teach guitar and photography, and I contribute to or am the Editor in Chief for a few aviation/automotive publications. I perform musically with my band Dive Brake or solo on acoustic.

Chris O'Neal

Kingston / Ulster County

Chris O’Neal Design helps creative businesses easily share and sell their products online in a way that looks awesome. From conception and strategy to design and implementation, we specialize in creating premium custom websites.

Melyssa Brown Rossman

New Paltz / Ulster County

I'm a creative marketer and strategist who blends insights into impactful brand positioning platforms, campaigns, content, and experiences. I love working with values-led businesses to help them grow and thrive!