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

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.

Christine Hansen

Ravena / Albany County

Entrepreneur / Executive Producer of bespoke experiential events, concerts, conferences, festivals, special events & more. Flower farmer. Farmer florist. Weddings and special events. Candlemaker. Dreamweaver. Magic maker. I bring Dreams to Reality.

Cathy Vey

Kingston / Ulster County

Painting, drawing, digital work, mixed media, craft.

Eimy Figueroa

Hudson / Columbia County

I create gentler marketing strategies and content creation workshops for artists, creatives and solopreneurs who want to show up online with a renewed sense purpose—sans burnout.

Kristina Koller

Peekskill / Westchester County

Hey all! Originally from Yorktown Heights, moved to NYC to pursue my jazz career and moved back to the area to Peekskill since the pandemic hit. Currently producing a pop up jazz club in Peekskill featuring NYC based contemporary jazz artists.

Valerie Light

Brewster / Putnam County

Freelance scenic artist by day, author/ illustrator by night, and art skills instructor in between. Experienced in set design, prop styling, and crew management. Member of USA 829 and SCBWI. Pretty darn good at drawing, and talking about making things.

Spatial Issues

Highland / Ulster County

I am a designer, maker, artist and advocate for our Earth. All of my designs and artwork are created from existing objects and materials. Old souls, new lives. My Showroom is OPEN Friday-Monday 9-6. 165 Bedell Avenue,Clintondale/Highland New York.

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.

Jaclyn DeJesus

New Paltz / Ulster County

Human version of a Swiss Army knife.

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!

Erin Cummins

Kingston / Ulster County

I've been running product management for NYC startups for 12 years and recently joined a custom software team based in Oklahoma City! We're full stack, based state-side and fully remote. I'd love to network with local Kingston businesses and founders.

Danielle Bliss

Shokan / Ulster County

Graphic designer, letterpress printer, event founder and organizer, project manager

Gina Palazzo

High Falls / Ulster County

I am a licensed esthetician, clinical herbalist and instructional designer.

I love the joy that comes with being surprised by inventing things in the creative process.

Elizabeth Melnyczuk

West Shokan / Ulster County

I am a creative professional with a degree in Printmaking from SUNY New Paltz, who has worked in higher education as an Academic Advisor for the last five years. I am interested in design, and UX design especially how it impacts my online learners.

Matt Gibbons

Kingston / Ulster County

Hey my name is Matt! I am a recently self-taught web developer who is looking for Junior Frontend Developer role and would love to connect and hear any advice you would have.

Westlake

Red Hook / Dutchess County

I co-own and run a small communications collective. We help foundations and non profits talk about themselves and their grantees and service users tell stories. Flannelandblade.com

Mark Houghtaling

Accord / Ulster County

somatic coach, integrative body worker, songwriter, musician, hiker, biker, spiritual seeker