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

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!

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.

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!

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!

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.

Tiffany Kelley

West Hurley / Ulster County

Producer and Creative Matchmaker with experience in storytelling, while cat herding.

Becca Kennedy

Albany / Albany County

Hi! I love living in Albany and I'm grateful for the passion that lives in the HV. I'm an independent design researcher + strategist (for UX design, service design, content design, whatever!) with a PhD in Psychology. I'm big on innovation and social good!

Ernesto Roman

Tannersville / Greene County

Ernesto is a photographer and creative director based in the Catskills. His visual focus is to always capture the most honest version of his subjects, weather is portraiture, interior, travel, or lifestyle.

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.

Stephen Shami

Kingston / Ulster County

Chef and owner of Hare’s Hollow, a wood-fired pop up in Kingston, NY hareshollowny.com

M Silber Design

Athens / Greene County

M Silber Design is a boutique branding and design agency, producing original identities for every unique business personality. We are a certified WBE.

Jonathan Greene

Katonah / Westchester County

I’ve worked in marketing for over 25 years mainly with agencies but have been in-house as well building teams and processes. Most recently I’ve been consulting with startups and smaller companies to assist with marketing and operations.

Silver Hammer Restoration

Athens / Greene County

I’m a restoration specialist and project manager. I do both masonry and carpentry with a focus on 18th century homes.

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!

Kenia Stephens

Ellenville / Ulster County

I'm a Reiki master and crystal energy clinician, I also make body products.

Shawn Feeney

Highland / Ulster County

Multidisciplinary artist working within the realms of drawing, sculpture, music, and animation. Available for freelance work and commissions.

Alison Mones

New Paltz / Ulster County

Illustrator, graphic designer, and embroidery artist living and teaching in the Hudson Valley. Available for freelance work.

I am a nature photographer, poet and author of “Hudson Valley’s Four Seasons captured in Photos and Prose”

Social Entreprenur setting up a greentech company refurbishing Ebike batteries- CYCLING BATTERIES, Chatham NY. Looking for world class graphic design logo and Brand creation & talent building website using Wix /square space - WORLD CLASS award winning team.

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 👋

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

Dana Lapan

Tillson / Ulster County

Lover of food and beverage and all things hospitality.

Jessie Ruane

Accord / Ulster County

Actress, artist, and home decor influencer.