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

Matthew Iles

Newburgh / Orange County

I'm a 4x founder (2x digital marketing agencies, 2x VC-backed software companies). Now I lead Head of Growth at Rootstrap, the software agency behind startups like MasterClass, Farmer's Dog, BetterUp, & Brightwheel, and enterprises like Sony, Epson, & Google.

I provide small to medium-sized businesses with software consulting and application development expertise in a wide variety of areas.

Maura Kate Costello

Beacon / Dutchess County

Hi! I go by Maura Kate or MK and I moved to beacon Oct 2023 :) I grew up in Brooklyn and lived in NYC through my twenties and then lived in MD just outside DC for 9 years. Very glad to be back in my home state! Looking forward to making new friends!

Maya Shanker

Salt Point / Dutchess County

Musician, actor, and designer.

Mayday

Kerhonkson / Ulster County

We're a small design studio that works on branding, web design, packaging, photoshoots and more. We're looking forward to meeting and collaborating with our neighbors!

Meg Thompson

Marlboro / Ulster County

Full stack technology consultant here in the Hudson Valley. I help small businesses navigate the technology available to them to securely operate their business. Been in Marlboro since 2010, love the Valley and our local music scene.

Meghan Kathleen

New Windsor / Orange County

Manifesting...

Arts entrepreneur & community builder. 30+ years collaborating with artist Ryan Cronin, bringing his bold art to global stages. I love connecting with innovators and change-makers who take action. Always eager to explore new collaborations!

Melissa Esposito

New Paltz / Ulster County

Hi! I’m Melissa. I run a boutique copywriting studio that offers strategic storytelling, marketing, and PR to promote and grow your brand, with 15+ years of professional experience. I also write lifestyle features for various magazines.

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!

mercer INTERIOR

Warwick / Orange County

Founded in 2006, mercer INTERIOR is a leading full-service design firm based in New York City and the Hudson Valley. Specializing in high-end residential and small commercial projects, mercer INTERIOR creates custom environments infused with laid-back luxury.

The way I walk, talk, move and breathe is my expression. I believe in living in possibility. I work selfishly to expand my own definition of self till I can act selfishly and towards the good of the universe simultaneously knowing they are one in the same.

I work in tech with a big focus on generative AI business strategy. I am also a big music nerd and have been a hiking/wilderness guide in the Catskills and Adirondacks for over 10 years.

I work with entrepreneurs who want to create a positive impact on their team and community.

Owner of Rising Earth Building, an ecological construction firm based in Troy, NY.

Hiring

Michael Roach

Albany / Albany County

Michael Roach is an award-winning marketing professional. He runs his own marketing firm and is a past president of the American Marketing Association NY Capital Region chapter. Michael enjoys speaking with audiences about marketing, design, and technology.

Michelle Em

New Windsor / Orange County

Independent actress would like to collaborate with independent filmmakers in Newburgh, New Windsor, Cornwall, Washingtonville that are casting.

I run a software development and consulting company called Epistemic Technology, focused on the education and research sectors.

MJ Collum

Kingston / Ulster County

With trusted local partners and expert advice, I’ll guide you through the process of buying or selling real estate in the Hudson Valley + Catskills. I specialize in staging/styling, and presenting homes for sale in an editorial-style. Visit hvcatskills.com!

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 👋