Hey folks, it was a pleasure to host many of you last week at Beahive at the ConnectHV Beacon meetup. What energy! (Thanks for all your organizing.)
We recently relocated our Newburgh hive (after 3 years in the Wireworks building), and we’re having a day of free coworking tomorrow (Friday) to celebrate. Please RSVP to join us: https://bit.ly/NBopenhive.
We’re also running a membership special until the end of the month (50% off 1st month and waived admin fee): https://beahivebzzz.com/membership/.
Cheers! scott.
Howdy
As some might know I am building an app for local news + nearby events!
It's set to launch in October in NJ. I wanted to ask a couple questions to make the app better for all when it launches in the HV
Currently aggregate from Patch, daily voice and TapInto. i want to work with smaller news rooms too!
Please let me know your answers below!
Second the Current. They’re a nonprofit and award winning. They’re members of Beahive, so I know them well. Chronogram is also quality but monthly, more features, less news. I also know them well (we had partnered on a Beahive in Kingston in 2009).
I can help with your tech stack, Graham, let me know what specific work you're looking for. I like Chronogram, it's free at my library and they put out good content about the arts locally. I also like HV Magazine though I read it less these days.
ps. I am looking for a CTO and investors for my next round which I am planning to start in November. If anyone know's anyone or can advise, hmu!
The Highlands Current
I would love to be involved! I don't have a favorite publication but I like insideout and chronogram, I know a few people that you might want to meet!
Friend of mine sent me this. Super interesting lol.
25k in gold somewhere in NY or MA (there is a map and more info on the website)
is it legit?
ooouuuu treasure!!!?
The real treasure is the friends we made along the way
ive been watching since the first day, the circle gets smaller each day at 9am. Today is the first day that the catskills isn't in the circle but albany/hudson etc still is
As far as I know
As shitty as LLMs are, ChatGPT gave me the following based odds the plants in the live feed
Here’s a list of notable public lands worth checking out in both the Catskills (New York) and the Berkshires (Massachusetts), which offer great forested environments like those in your photos:
Catskills Region (Upstate New York)
Berkshires Region (Western Massachusetts)
Additional Public Lands (Border Region):
These areas are ideal for hiking, wildlife watching, and experiencing the rich biodiversity of the Catskills and Berkshires. Each region has a distinct natural charm, and these public lands showcase the best of what both have to offer.
Good luck; have fun
this is hilarious thank you for sharing
I love it sm
basically solved the catskills are outside the circle now. Sorry, ive been deep in this the past week. If you sign up you get a photo each day of the gold treasure, taken from a drone the day they placed the item. Each day the photo is higher and higher (as the circle map on the website shrinks), so eventually there will be something identifiable in the photo - combined w/ the smaller circle on the map.
you dont have to sign up to win, so if you're hiking this weekend anyways go a little off trail and look for it! honestly... you'd prolly notice all the trailcams on trees before the actual prize, its blending into the leaves/etc
Wait, is this the thing I saw someone burying in my suburban Poughkeepsie backyard?
anyone in the Hudson location upstairs could come down and open the front door? The keypad is not working @here
I've been frustrated by how hard it is to find high-quality drone footage of the Hudson Valley that's not prohibitively expensive to license from stock video sites.
To solve this problem for myself, I went and got my Part 107 commercial drone license from the FAA, and have been assembling a library of high-quality drone footage of the Hudson Valley. To hopefully help others who have this same problem, I'm placing all the footage under the CC0 license, which means you can use it for free, without attribution, for any purpose, no strings attached.
It's all 4K footage, and most is available in both horizontal and vertical formats. Have at it!
https://connecthv.com/blog/royalty-free-hudson-valley-drone-video-for-everyone/
I didn't want to get any work done the rest of the day anyway
Check this out!
wow
never saved something so fast in my life
Thank you Jordan!
WOAH Jordan. First HV Connect, now this. You're solving so many problems for hudson valley creatives. Is there anything else on your list you want to give the community as a challenge? Outsource a little of your superhero work?
Can someone help me convince my 4yo that he likes foods besides waffles?
(But seriously, thank you, I'm humbled )
I just shared the work with my partner who's a contractor for the NY Forward program
Grants for small town fixing :)
And a tip for the waffles - work your way backwards from waffles. It's a pretty good based for all kinds of things. Syracuse University had a dive called Funk N Waffles that served everything on them. yogurt, pumpkin puree, greens. Also change up your waffle batter to blend in greens.
Hey everyone!
I’m Jessica Leathers, part of the team at The MartinWire Group, and I’m excited to share that we’re officially live on Instagram, LinkedIn, and Facebook! Our company specializes in IT Managed Services, Network Infrastructure, and Cybersecurity, helping businesses in the Hudson Valley thrive with secure and efficient IT solutions.
We’d love your support as we grow our online presence. Follow us for tips on cybersecurity, IT solutions, and updates on how we’re helping local businesses!
Here are our pages: Instagram: @TheMartinWireGroup LinkedIn: The MartinWire Group Facebook: The MartinWire Group
Thanks so much, and I’d be happy to return the follow and connect with any of you! Let’s keep supporting each other!
a MSP?!
Happy to help on the socials!
Hey all! Long time listener, first time poster. I have a small machine my partner and I have made and we would like some help getting it crowdfunded. Does anybody know some folks or an agency who help with this?
Hey Wallace, by agency do you mean a partner to bring it to market, to give it branding, both?
Hi - good question. I am looking for a partner to bring it to market. Some smaller amount of marketing may be needed, but that's secondary at this point.
Cool! If you share more details about the machine I can try to help. Feel free to DM.
Great! The URL is https://mushine.com/ - in short, it's a mushroom growing machine that allows a home user to grow edible mushrooms at home. I know - the website needs some work and certain materials removed!
Hey everyone! Just a quick announcement that Kinship Co-Working & Retail is officially open! Stop in this week to say hi and take a tour of the space - 116 Washington Street, Peekskill, NY
Or follow along on Instagram if you can’t make it in (@kinship_coworking)
nice!
Congratulations! Looks very cozy
This is looking amazing, !
Awesome, thank you!
Congrats! Looks great and so homey
thank you!!
looks like a beautiful space. Do you offer day passes?
Yes! Day Passes have just been added !
tl;dr - looking for a business owner for a podcast panel interview re: shopping small/local for holiday. Read on if that might be you!
Hi, all! I'm working on an episode of Valley Girls Podcast for next month focused on shopping small for the holidays. Not a pitch for individual businesses, per se, but a discussion with business owners about the impact of holiday shopping season (ie, why they need your business more than Amazon does). We're recording it on Tuesday, October 22nd at 9:30-10:30 am via Zoom so you'd need to be available then. We've already got , president of the Rivertowns Chamber of Commerce and owner of Main Street Business Strategies; Jess Davis, VP of Ulster County Chamber of Commerce; and Candace Rivera, the owner of The Book & Nook in Warwick.
I'd like to add one or two more people to the discussion to make sure we have a broad representation of the HV and viewpoints. My wish list is:
DM me here or email [email protected] if you're interested. ALSO if you're a small biz owner and you'd like to donate something for a listener giveaway or create a special offer, we'll shout you out as a sponsor on the episode and all our promos. For example, you could donate a $25 gift card to your store, a special offer of 30% off your services with a link from Valley Girls Podcast, a "come into the store on Small Business Saturday and mention Valley Girls Podcast for a special gift," etc. The episode will drop (everywhere you get your podcasts!) on Thursday, November 14.
Hi everyone! I'm Diana I've lived in HV for about 10 years now! I started my career in tech thanks to another community here in HV and I'm so happy to join another exciting community again shout out to for building this and thanks again for helping me land that customer success job years ago!
I've done a little bit of everything over the years, including customer experience, customer success, and marketing, and recently took the leap to become an entrepreneur.
Now, my business has become my side thing again, as I've joined a friend of mine as the General Manager of his company. We're getting ready to launch his book in early November, which is all about how to position your business, attract the right audience, and build a lasting brand in a way that helps you Stand The F*ck Out (that's the name of the book ). Outside of career stuff:
You can connect with me on LinkedIn here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dianadejesus/
Thank you
I already love the title (loved said fat acid heat by Samin Nosrat) thanks for the rec!!
Shameless plug if you wanna take a look at that book https://www.everyonehatesmarketers.com/book-waitlist
Diana!! It's so good to see you in here, welcome!
highly recommend Flour Water Salt Yeast by Ken Forkish if you want to get into bread baking!
BARNFOX IS HIRING IN POUGHKEEPSIE
Join the Barnfox team! We are seeking a Poughkeepsie local, part-time community manager who is customer-focused, organized, detailed oriented, loves the Hudson Valley area, thrives on building connections. Experience in hospitality and/or social media marketing a plus!
BARNFOX COMMUNITY MANAGER WILL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR:
Key Responsibilities:
Administrative Tasks:
Space Management:
Assistance with Event Planning and Management:
DM TO INQUIRE!
This sounds like a wonderful job and like such a good fit. I wish I had more time for it!
How many hours is PT?
It will be about 20-25 hours to start
Looks like a beautiful space! I used to work as a community associate at a coworking space on the Upper East Side. It was a lot of fun. Got to meet some great people! I have a job now but love learning about the awesome coworking spaces in the HV.
Hey folks! I’m the Director of Product at Idealist and my side project for the last year has been developing an online course in product management.
I’m launching it in a free live webinar in a little over a week — Thursday (10/17), 12-2:30pm.
https://www.processingproduct.com/products/live_events/intro-webinar
I’m excited to connect with more HV entrepreneurs!
i ironically have my 1:1 with pm at this time. are you recording it?
Ha, what timing! Yes, the recording should be accessible after the session!
sweet! post it here if you think of it
I just signed up. Excited to join next week!
Awesome! See you there, Sam!
Hey Patrick, welcome, glad to have you here! This looks like an awesome resource
"The stove doesn’t cook the meal, the chef does." What a great analogy!
Hi Everyone! Excited to share with you all that Fantzye Bagels, a new Kingston based business, is running a crowd funder with participants receiving 120% in store credit - this credit can be used for bagels, sandwiches, coffee, swag or a larger catering event.
This bit of funding will get them through their construction, and I am eager to help them spread the word to get their doors open this fall.
Link here: 120% in Credit!
Please feel free to share within your communities!
Calling all Hudson Valley professionals! If you're looking to expand your network and make valuable connections? Join us for HV BizLink's Speed Networking on Wednesday, 10/23, 6pm at Residence Inn/Springhill Suites. Whether you're a business owner, entrepreneur, or professional looking to grow your network, this event is designed to help you connect with like-minded individuals quickly and effectively. Bring your business cards and get ready to introduce yourself, share ideas, and explore potential collaborations!
Don’t miss out on this opportunity to connect with key players in the Hudson Valley!
Register now and secure your spot (tickets are limited and must be purchased in advance) https://www.eventbrite.com/e/hv-bizlink-speed-networking-tickets-1017121837797
Let’s grow together and take our businesses to new heights. I hope to see you there!
, thanks for sharing!
For any retail or craft people out there, I would buy this immediately if someone made it :). A non-car centered kids play mat design specs from a well known urban planner: https://www.linkedin.com/posts/liorsteinberg_what-if-we-redesign-childrens-toys-to-inspire-activity-7251464307131973632-PWFJ?utm_source=share&utm_medium=member_ios
Hi everyone, brand/comms/media/creative strategist here, also consult with agencies and brands on operational projects (re-orgs, launching new departments etc). Broad experience but specialize lately in entertainment and spirits marketing. Would love to work with local companies / talent more, would love to spend less time on Zoom...
Very random question: is anyone in Las Vegas right now for the annual Okta conference?
(There it is, folks, the least Hudson Valley thing I’ve ever posted)
Hi! Science communications specialist here but looking to do something new and to meet new people in HV! I moved to Beacon last year and looking to make more friends. I like to hike and paint and check out local events! Looking forward to meeting you all!
Oh hello MK nice to see a familiar face here! So great meeting you last night
Hey Maura Kate, welcome!
Also I got by Maura Kate or MK
Hi! I am planning on visiting Westwind orchards Saturday around 1pm! Let me know if you’re interested in meeting up!
Hey Everyone!
I launched a local news & events app in New Jersey like two days ago and I am starting my seed round! I wanted to see if anyone on here would be interested in being pitched or knew any VC's or angels?
So far we have been ranked #63 in the world under magazines & news apps and organically reach around 2 million people on social media talking about local news under @townsof accounts.
ps. We are the only local news aggregator that's not owned by foreign private equity...🤨
pss. If you want to know when we launch in Hudson Valley you can sign up to our waitlist here:
[If you wanna talk/apply](https://townsof.myflodesk.com/newyork>
psss. I am a solo, non technical, jewish christmas tree farmer so will be hiring a CTO when I raise, <https://www.linkedin.com/jobs/view/4046860798).
sorry 4 the self promo^
ALSO if you wanna just check it out and like don't care that you won't see local news in your town just to give it a whirl go here
<!channel> Hey everyone, reminder that the next ConnectHV meetup is this Thursday, October 24 at 6pm!
This will be the sixth ConnectHV meetup, and by popular request, this month we’ll be in Hudson 🎉
Bring your own beverage (or don’t, that’s fine too!) and hang out with fellow creatives, entrepreneurs, technologists, and enthusiasts from throughout the Hudson Valley.
RSVP here: <https://www.eventbrite.ie/e/connecthv-barnfox-hudson-october-meetup-tickets-1041932126037?aff=oddtdtcreator>
I'll be in the city that day. Really bummed to miss another one!!!
I would like to bring your attention! You are all invited to take my by donation/free fusion dance workshop @fishmarketproject This Saturday October 26th 11:00am-12:30pm 2952 6th Ave Troy, NY 12180 I hope to see you there
Hello 👋:skin-tone-4: I’m looking for someone to help me put together a speaker reel. If this is a service you offer, please DM me.
Hi User Archit is amazing for editing and capturing new content if needed. http://www.architbatra.com/
also more people may reply to your post if you share in <#C06SF5E9ZC2|> which is the channel for helping each other out with referrals like this.
Hi! I do this! My website is digitalrealmagency.com
Phenomenal event in Hudson last night!
I wasn't sure what to expect, since our previous events have all been farther down-river (Kingston, Poughkeepsie, Beacon). It was a more intimate crowd, but I heard a lot of people saying that they liked the size because everyone had a chance to talk to everyone.
Big thanks to User for the use of the space, to User and User for help during the event, and to everyone who came out!
If Hudson was too far for you, have no fear, we have four more events being announced soon: • November in New Paltz (a joint event with SUNY New Paltz Design Week! :female-student:) • December in Poughkeepsie (end-of-the-year party! 🎄) • January in Peekskill (New Year, new venue! ⭐) • February in Kingston ("Love Your Community" event for Valentine's Day! ❤️)
We're also going to start rolling out ConnectHV Chapters soon, so if driving an hour to get to an event is unattainable, help is on the way. We'll be continuing our big monthly meetups, but also adding smaller more hyper-local events on a regular basis. If 100 people in an event space isn't your cup of tea, maybe a handful people getting together for coffee or a biweekly book club or quick drinks at a local brewery or something else along those lines might be interesting!
(More details as soon as this is official 🤫)
Love these ideas! Thank u!
Montgomery/Walden area please
Catskill/Hudson area would be great!
Can’t wait to hear more!
Yes! Love this!
Another of User’s "creative serendipity" connections thanks to this Slack! For this Thursday's special Halloween episode of Valley Girls Podcast, our usual theme music will be replaced with User’s original song, "Sinister." We interviewed him about it here: <https://youtu.be/YrGJ5AuvYIc?si=GLbqGqA2nlFsvHjI>
Hey ya'll. Happy release day! 🎉
This is a soft launch of a new service I've been working on these last few weeks. Easy REST API was originally conceived when I hit a wall while working with vector databases. I found myself spinning up multiple new sites for various projects to support expanding AI related data needs.
Easy REST API is, for now, a free REST API as a service powered by WordPress. It has no functional theme display and only provides output via the REST API. Theres a few plugins preinstalled to provide users tooling to quickly prototype different data structures in WordPress.
Please signup, give it a test, use it to bootstrap your next headless website!
Features; • Magic Link Login • Performance tuned PHP • GraphQL, Pods • Headless NextJS frontend
Ooh, seems cool! Thanks for sharing, Carmelo!
Thanks Carmelo, this looks interesting! I'm curious exactly what's going on here---you have a headless WP multisite? So I can spin up a headless WP site and make POST/GET/etc requests? Do you have access to the wp-admin UI, or is it purely API calls?
User good questions. The service is primarily aimed at users who want to prototype WP as a CMS with a hosted frontend elsewhere. This is a multisite network and the frontend signup is headless. You gain full access to the WP admin immediately after submitting your email. Account creation and Magic Link are handled by a custom API.
Cool, thanks!
Hey everyone! My new online course is now live!
You can access Product 101: Introduction to Product Management here at 80% off:
<https://www.processingproduct.com/courses/prod-101?coupon=connecthv>
Feel free to share with anyone you know who might be looking to get into product management!
Hello Everyone. My Name is Giorgio. I own a boutique design studio <https://demodesign.studio> and also work as an CD in NYC. I concentrate on branding and packing design and I am always looking for new opportunities, partners and projects.
I am currently looking for freelance/contract help to create a Social Media Marketing Strategy plan for a small start up company. This includes asset creation and posting for the next 6 months. My guess is that it this job will require just a few hours a week. If you are interested please let me know ASAP. Thank you.
Hey everyone, the next ConnectHV meetup will be Friday, November 15 in New Paltz!
We'll be co-hosting the annual Design Week Slide Slam, so if you're a designer, you definitely want to be there.
Note that, since half the spots are reserved for New Paltz students and alumni, we only have 50 tickets available, so RSVP fast! :car:
<https://www.eventbrite.com/e/connecthv-suny-new-paltz-design-week-slide-slam-tickets-1063966445279?aff=oddtdtcreator>
Hi everyone!
I’ve had the pleasure of meeting many of you, but not all (yet)!
I’m Eli Walker - I moved to Beacon just before the pandemic after 13 years in NYC.
I’m a solo-performance artist and yoga teacher, mostly known for founding the subversive social wellness brand Drunk Yoga®, which has now evolved into The Uplift Center—my live experience design consultancy/school for belonging.
I curate immersive social wellness experiences (think yoga drinking games/facilitated networking for conferences and corporate off-sites) to spark belonging at live events, and help leaders, organizations and community-builders do the same through 1:1 consulting and workshops.
I’d love to meet…
- Folks in the event production/community-building spaces
- Organizational leaders who are into bringing wellness experiences and belonging workshops into the office for team-building and professional development.
- Outdoor adventure buddies for acro yoga, hiking, paddle-boarding, and swimming hole fun!
Fun(ish) facts about me:
- I’m a certified Astrologer (I love talking shop so feel free to shoot me star-related Q’s!)
- I still side-hustle as a private yoga instructor, as well as an at-home voice-over artist out of my makeshift VO booth in my closet because I love the craft!
- I grew up in a small farm town in Wisconsin with a population of 2000 people where I was related to everyone because my dad has 13 siblings and they almost all still live there…and reproduced quite a bit, as well…👀
Feel free to DM me to say hi (I love making new friends!) and/or keep your eyes peeled for the next storytelling open-mic night I host every month!
Cheers, -Eli
just added you on LinkedIn! :clinking_glasses: User
Check it out, everyone, we're in the Times-Union! <https://www.timesunion.com/hudsonvalley/makers/article/connecthv-networking-events-creative-community-19872336.php>
Hey all! I’m Kim, an interiors and home accessories designer (lighting, decor etc) and run a small studio in Beacon called mixingbowlstudio.com I’m also a grad student at the Digital Design and Fabrication at new Paltz and will be doing a mycelium design workshop! It’s free to join - Nov 14th, 3:30pm. See link below. Feel free to shoot me a message with any question. Would love to connect! https://www.eventbrite.com/e/mycelium-design-tickets-1069250810959
Hey ConnectHV fam! I'm looking for someone to help put up flyers around the Hudson valley (Kingston, Hudson, Rhinebeck, Red Hook, etc.) for an upcoming holiday event. Please DM me for more details if interested!
Chronogram offers this when they deliver each month to their drop-off points. You can choose how many locations and geo-target.
Oooh! Thanks for this, do you know where/who I get in touch with for this?
Brian Mahoney Editorial Director <mailto:[email protected]|[email protected]>
Ty!
When’s the holiday event? I might be able to help distribute flyers
Hiya - random but I'm looking to talk to a sommelier specifically about NY wines.
I would second Scott's suggestion!
For the podcast, not just personal use 😉🍷
Paul Brady in Beacon would be great. You can tell him I sent ya. https://www.paulbradywine.com
Last week SNL had a parody commercial for City Council candidate Harvey Epstein (real person, unfortunate name). It was driving me crazy why one of the extras in it looked super familiar... <https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v6QF-sRdU9g>
(He's a ConnectHV person, that's why 😂)
⭐️ Very grateful to Augie for sponsoring ConnectHV this week! You may know Augie from their feature in The Verge, or from claiming the #1 spot on Product Hunt.
In their own words:
> Augie is an all-in-one video studio designed to make video-first marketing attainable for any business. With easy-to-use features that cover the entire video creation and editing workflow, anyone can confidently jump in and create engaging social video content in minutes — no matter their experience or skill set. Thanks to Augie and founder/HV resident User!
Sharing my holiday fundraiser donate at this link<https://fundraising.fracturedatlas.org/mayta-fusion-dance>
Let me use this as the last reminder: you still can get your tickets now for DevFest this Saturday in Troy, NY: <https://www.eventbrite.com/e/devfest-2024-troy-ny-tickets-1041013408127> Not only AI talks, but also AI-ready UI/UX, Data driven development, and my favorite one - Women in Tech panel! Don't forget tech industry networking and connections (250+ people), awesome swags and prizes. Want to be part of local tech professional community? Check the updated agenda here: <https://gdg.community.dev/events/details/google-gdg-hudson-presents-devfest-2024-troy-ny/cohost-gdg-hudson>
Does anyone know if the group Anti-Racist Catskills is still functioning? And if so who’s running it?
DMd you!
Private Office Available in Cold Spring (Beahive) We have 1 private office available Dec 1 in our Cold Spring annex, suitable for 1 – 2 people. “Resident studio” members have 24/7 access to all of our hives and their lounges, open coworking spaces, and meeting rooms, and are all-inclusive with flexible terms.
Here’s an overview of our Cold Spring annex: <https://beahivebzzz.com/hives/cold-spring/>.
Contact me directly or through the website for details.
:mario-question: I need to buy a black suit for next weekend: can anyone recommend a good store near either Kingston or Rhinebeck?
Changes!
hi User Go to Emilia at Prom & Wedding in Kingston; she’s terrific; one can both rent suits, tuxedos, etc., and even buy them, both new and used. I recently rented a black suit for a wedding (not mine, but so what?), and found everything perfect. I will get back into her and pick up a used, good condition black suit, or tuxedo, now that I know my exact measurements, thanks to her, and now that she will tailor it perfectly. I don’t need a brand new suit; her used suits are totally dry-cleaned, and totally hygienic. Tell her I sent you. Paul
Thank you so much! This is perfect
Good morning. I have a small web project and I was wondering if anyone knows Webflow and could help us. Thank you.
Hi User! I'd love to learn more about the project and see if I'd be a good fit! I do a lot of work in Webflow. You can see some work at sophiewedd.com and reach me at <mailto:[email protected]|[email protected]> if you want to set up an intro meeting. Thanks!
Hi Sophie. I will send you an email with an outline of the scope. Can we talk after 4 today?
happy to help User
Hi all! Does anyone have recommendations for luxury print vendors? I’m searching for a shop that has the ability to foil, emboss, and cut irregular paper shapes.
👋 Hi everyone! Just joined the server. 🙂
Anyone have website development experience and has capacity to help a client of mine in the software space immediately? They’re looking for someone to help with a refresh
I’d love to help! User
What kind of dev do they need?
Happy snowy Friday! I'm planning the ConnectHV holiday party for next month (rsvp!) and I'd love to offer some items by local businesses/artists/artisans as door prizes. If you know of anyone who might be interested in providing something like that — an art print, handmade objet, etc. — please DM me!
I'm wondering what to expect of this event... how many people usually attend? Should I bring anything?
We've had a big range! Our average seems to be 80-100 people at each, and the events are pretty unstructured (no formal talks or presentations, just people hanging out). We've had a good mix of people at each — lots of designers and other creatives, plus tech/product/startup folks and local small business owners. And a good mix of people coming for the first time + people who've been to previous events, so it's not particularly cliquey or anything.
You don't need to bring anything — there will be a food truck outside and some light food and beverages (beer & nonalcoholic) provided. I'm also trying to get a hot chocolate station together, since it's December and every meetup is better with hot chocolate 🎅 Aside from the food truck, everything's free — I want this to be the sort of thing where you can just show up and have fun!
I'm an introvert, so I've been trying hard to make these events friendly & welcoming to people all across the sociability spectrum... the goal is to make it easy to show up and meet people, whether that comes naturally or is something you don't often do.
Here's an IG reel that has some clips from previous events, so you can get a sense of the vibe: <https://www.instagram.com/connect.hv/reel/DBOetQnv-yc/>
Four Latorre earrings?
User Heck yeah, I was going to DM you!
Sonic ident for businesses to use on socials/website? Instrumental, 5-15s? Totally crappy idea?? 😆
User Crappy idea? Dude, this is an AMAZING idea. Are you serious? Because I will totally add this if you are
Absolutely! I’ll send a DM with more deets…
Hi everyone! I’m Tyler a HV DP and cinematographer👋
I hope you're all doing well! I’d love to learn more about what each of you does and the businesses you represent. It would be great to get to know our local talents better and see how we might support each other.
Feel free to share a little about your business and what you specialize in!
Hi Tyler. I've been a makeup/ hair artist in the Hudson Valley & beyond for 30 years. I would love to work together in the future I work in every aspect of the business. www.makeupbyjenny.com
Instagram @makeuparrtistjennymagliano Reach out anytime 🙂
Nice to meet you. Just follow you! Here’s my instagram as well @ty.lind
Got it thanks, I followed back ☺️
Amazing work!
I'm a graphic designer focusing on logo and brand identity. While I've worked with many clients, I'm currently taking a brief step back from client work while I set up my business.
Hey Tyler, welcome, so happy you're in here! There are some legit cinematographers around here... I know Alex Disenhof, DP on The Rings of Power, is in Kingston (though I don't think he's in the Slack yet).
I'm a software designer and engineer, currently working at a company called Okta, and on the side I build & run ConnectHV! Here's my profile: <https://connecthv.com/people/jordan-koschei/>
Hey Tyler- Nice to meet you. I'm a colorist with a DI boutique- new to the area. You can see our work at Kyotocolor.com. Currently in Kingston. We should talk.
User i did not that! (Alex Disenhof)
Hey Tyler. I'm a multi media producer in the Hudson Valley. Active in supporting and growing the film industry in our community. www.taralatorre.com <https://www.instagram.com/tara_latorre/>
Hey User - Kingston-based DP here. Work a lot in podcasting too
Hey, everyone! New member introduction here. (<https://deztinydimeo.com/>)
I graduated from Rhinebeck High School in 2016 and from RIT in 2020 with a degree in Graphic Design and a minor in Ad&PR. I returned to the Hudson Valley in 2020 where I finished my degree remotely and continued my remote design career in Hyde Park. After four years of designing packaging and marketing for a pharmaceutical skincare company while freelancing on the side, I've decided to start my own design business. I'll be launching my logo and brand strategy & identity design business hopefully by New Year.
I've followed ConnectHV for a while but figured now would be a good time to start getting to know some more creatives in the area. If anyone has any tips for me, I'd love to chat!
👋 Hey Deztiny, welcome, it's so good to have you here!
Hello all!! I joined this group a couple months ago, but have not yet engaged. I am an artist located in Plattekill in Ulster County, and I am wondering if anyone can recommend someone who scans artwork for prints in the Hudson valley. Thanks in advanced for any suggestions.
Thank you!
Second Rob Penner at Beacon Fine Art Printing.
Thank you!!
For anyone interested in AI, I write a blog on Substack and Linked In. Here's a link to the latest edition. Likes are appreciated, subscribe and I'll be your BFF. <https://open.substack.com/pub/geraldpallor/p/from-algebra-to-artificial-intelligence?r=1l2l1j&utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=web>
Hello! I’m currently in post for a project I just shot does anyone know of any voiceover artists Let me know ! 🤙:skin-tone-4: Thanks
Hey Tyler I'm a HMU. You can check out my website www.makeupbyjenny.com
You should talk to User!
Came here to say User as well!
User + User I love you guys 😂 🙏
I mean, User? 😀
Two more Beaconites for you: Twinkle Burke and Annalyse McCoy are both experienced voiceover artists
Adrienne LaValley should be added to your list as well! https://www.voiceofreasonvo.com/
Hey! 👋:skin-tone-4: Voice actor here: mayashanker.com
Thanks everyone for the reply’s need has been answered 🤙:skin-tone-4:
⭐️ A note on sponsorships: Community sponsorships help ConnectHV keep the lights on, paying server fees and other expenses that add up running a software platform + Slack community + in-person events... they're the thing preventing me from being entirely out-of-pocket on this project! All sponsors are members of the ConnectHV community, ensuring that they're people or organizations with "skin in the game" keeping our community an authentic, valuable, non-ad-polluted space for all of us in the Hudson Valley.
Big thanks to Augie for sponsoring ConnectHV again this week!
I really like the software/events/Slack side of managing ConnectHV, but I reallllly don't like doing social media marketing. A big issue for me is making videos for Instagram — I just don't enjoy it.
I was pumped when community member User reached out to tell me about his startup, Augie. (Which I'd already heard of — they've been in the news a lot, and in the #1 spot on Product Hunt!) He hooked me up with an account, and I've been playing around with it to generate social videos based on snippets of text. It's a full-fledged video editing suite with AI superpowers that can help generate narration, choose clips, and do a (very impressive!) initial pass at an edit.
I'm a big fan of AI tools that can automate tasks I can do but am not passionate about doing — in other words, tools that augment my creative productivity rather than replacing my creative output. Augie does that in spades. It's able to guide me towards writing an effective script, help record narration (using a vocal clone of my own voice!), and select video clips from my own library and the Getty library. Basically, it's able to turn my sketched-out ideas into shareable content much faster than if I were doing it by hand every time.
Thanks to Jeremy and Augie for their continued support of ConnectHV, and if you need help creating ads/social posts/videos of any kind, reach out to User!
Unique holiday gift idea! If you’re anything like me you always want to have the best gift LOL 💝
My super talented florist friend just launched holiday arrangement pre-orders.
She only offers local Hudson Valley delivery or pickup but what a cute way to send some holiday cheer! 💐
Cyber Monday discount code: Flower
Hi! I’m looking for a cleaner for a vacation rental in Greene County. If anyone here knows of someone who does this work, please lmk. Thanks!
We use Marcos Xavier (text <tel:475-218-7605|475-218-7605>)… not sure his range and if he’d venture up to Greene County, but worth an ask.
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Hi all! I'm looking to connect with someone who works at Vassar College👋
my wife and i are alums and she currently works in the chemistry dept. not sure we can help, but what's up?
Hey everyone, I'm looking for a few more local artists/artisans who'd be interested in donating a piece for our Holiday Party giveaway. We've had a big response so far, including several gift cards/experiential gifts, and I want to add a few more tangible items that winners can take home with them at the end of the evening.
If you're interested in participating, please DM me!
(And yes, I'm aware of the ironic tension between "let's start a community that's all about properly valuing local creative work!" and "anyone want to donate their local creative work?")
Hey all – last call for Stockade FC season tickets! Stockade FC is Kingston’s semi pro soccer team that plays May/June/July. We’re back at Dietz Stadium this summer (after being in Poughkeepsie for last 2 seasons during Dietz renovations). 1000 fans/game, food trucks, super fun for kids, and season tix make great holiday gifts too! 🎁 $40 adults, $25 kids: <http://stockadefc.com/store>
ps: if you’ve been to a Stockade match, give us a shout here so other peeps see how rad it is!
👋
Dennis, any pix of the revamped Dietz?
👋 I wasn't a soccer fan until Stockade came along, but I never miss a match if I can help it! (Also I'm the team emcee, but that's beside the point.)
⭐️ A note on sponsorships: Community sponsorships help ConnectHV keep the lights on, paying server fees and other expenses that add up running a software platform + Slack community + in-person events... they're the thing preventing me from being entirely out-of-pocket on this project! All sponsors are members of the ConnectHV community, ensuring that they're people or organizations with "skin in the game" keeping our community an authentic, valuable, non-ad-polluted space for all of us in the Hudson Valley.
Huge thanks to Quantious for sponsoring ConnectHV this week! Quantious (founded by User) is an award-winning marketing agency that works with companies like Meta, Google, Akamai, Adobe, and Microsoft — all while being based in the Hudson Valley 🎉
In their own words:
> A two-time Inc. 5000 honoree, local agency Quantious empowers creative minds—designers, marketers, developers, and more—to deliver their best work with less stress. Whether it’s bridging gaps, managing execution, or tackling big ideas, Quantious has your back. > > Learn more at Quantious.com and see how they help you shine! Thank you!
Looking forward to seeing everyone tonight!!
Hi folks!
I would like to re-introduce myself. My name is Ryan Havers. My background is in audio, music and broadcast radio. I worked at SiriusXM for 22 years, first as a broadcast engineer, working my way up to managing a 24/7 broadcast operation with a team of 8. I wore many hats (PM, tech, systems admin, etc) since I had quite a bit of institutional knowledge. I weathered many changes within the company (merger with XM, onboarding of Howard Stern, streaming, video, acquisitions…)
I made the decision to leave the company in January of 2024 because I needed to cool the engines and spend time with my family (my kids are growing up waaaay too fast lol). Since then, I’ve taken on artistic projects, mixing recorded/live music and theater tech work. It’s made me realize just how much I like A/V multimedia projects.
I’m currently getting certified in Dante and will probably move on to Avixa certs after that. I’d love to be a part of a team who builds immersive multimedia experiences.
If you know of any companies in the Hudson Valley who is looking for a tech or PM in the world of A/V, please send them my way. Thank you!
Ryan
Welcome User. I'm also a former SiriusXM employee. I produced Little Steven's Underground Garage channel and also a bit for Outlaw Country. I'll keep my ears open for you.
Thanks Craig! I appreciate ya.
Tomorrow must be Holiday Part B
Because tonight is HOLIDAY PARTAY
(It’s not too late to RSVP: https://connecthv.com/events)
Hey y’all, I’m Adam Kopec, just joined and happy to be here 👋 My wife and I live in Pine Plains full-time after doing the Brooklyn/Upstate split for the past 5 years. Now that we’re firmly putting our roots down (especially with the birth of our daughter 2 months ago) we’d love to build our community and meet like-minded folks.
A bit about me professionally (formerly design at Instagram, Coinbase, etc) I’m also an avid musician, car and watch enthusiast. Let’s hang out 😊
Watch and music enthusiast over here in Kingston 👋
Hello! Wonderful to meet you! And congrats on the newly growing family! My husband and I (link!) are both product designers here in Germantown. If you ever come out to visit our farms, Ottos, or Universal Cafe, would love to grab a coffee! I'll see if I head to Pine Plains anytime soon too 😄
User is also a PD in Germantown!
Hey Adam, welcome, so glad to have you in here! I'm very familiar with your work — I think I was spending 8+ hours a day in Turntable.fm (RIP) hanging out in Indie Discotheque back around 2012.
Definitely check out the <#C074EGLM5FG|> channel, there are a lot of us with young kids here!
Really cool you were at Hodinkee during those years. Also a watch enthusiast here and I started reading their site around 2015. I’m in Rhinebeck and also have a young daughter (2 1/2).
Welcome!
Welcome Adam! We worked together for a hot sec a Warby!
User turntable! yesss throwback. great room! awesome will def check it out, thanks!
Happy to have more product designers here. Welcome! 🙏
🎅 Thank you so much to everyone who made it to our holiday party in Poughkeepsie last night! I met a ton of people and saw some familiar faces, and we gave out some fantastic raffle prizes. (And I saw Reconnect Foods slinging a ton of tacos in their food truck right outside 🌮 )
The next meetup will be on February 12 in Kingston at the Senate Garage — mark your calendars!
And: if you took any good pictures or videos last night, post them here!
Jordan - thanks so much for all of your hard work putting it together! I told my husband it feels like a really nice house party. You are a great host! Looking forward to seeing everyone again soon. Happy holidays ❤️
Great event. Thanks for setting up this community! Happy holidays!
Good times! User
Planning doesn’t go unnoticed - nice set up with the food/drink options + the raffle. 🌮🎟️
Thanks all! Huge thanks to User from Barnfox, who did a ton of planning & setup for this — can't overstate her role 👏
Nice work! User
This is a great picture, User! Do you mind if I post it on IG?
Sure feel free to share!
Thanks again for organizing Jordan!
Very nice evening yesterday! Thank you 😊
I just launched my business page on Instagram and Facebook @deztinydesignco Does anyone have any tips for building the right following to get leads? I’ve followed a bunch of local businesses and larger brands in my niche and starting to interact with them, I plan to post more examples of my branding work but don’t want to post too much too close together.
I’d be happy have a consultation call with you, Deztiny! I do marketing and business strategy as part of my design practice, which I built to 6-figures of revenue in 2 years. Happy to talk through design advice, best business practices as a branding specialists, and lead generation and conversion strategies. Feel free to DM me or email.
Quick shoutout to User at Augie for helping us cut a sweet promo video for our new game, which we never would have been able to do on our own. Full details here
And here's more about the game itself, as long as I'm announcing stuff 🙂 Come play along any weeknight!
⭐️ A note on sponsorships: Community sponsorships help ConnectHV keep the lights on, paying server fees and other expenses that add up running a software platform + Slack community + in-person events... they're the thing preventing me from being entirely out-of-pocket on this project! All sponsors are members of the ConnectHV community, ensuring that they're people or organizations with "skin in the game" keeping our community an authentic, valuable, non-ad-polluted space for all of us in the Hudson Valley.
Another big thanks to Quantious for sponsoring ConnectHV this week! Quantious (founded by User) is an award-winning marketing agency that works with companies like Meta, Google, Akamai, Adobe, and Microsoft — all while being based in the Hudson Valley 🎉
In their own words:
> A two-time Inc. 5000 honoree, local agency Quantious empowers creative minds—designers, marketers, developers, and more—to deliver their best work with less stress. Whether it’s bridging gaps, managing execution, or tackling big ideas, Quantious has your back. > > Learn more at Quantious.com and see how they help you shine! Thank you!
Happy holidays everyone! I’m in the market for tax accountant referrals 💻 🙏
