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

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Jesse Brown

Rosendale / Ulster County

With over 20 years of media production and storytelling expertise, Jesse deeply believes in the power of place. He couldn’t be more excited to be building HUDSY in the same place where he grew up.

Nadine Robbins

Stanfordville / Dutchess County

Creative freedom defines my professions. This element of artistic expression has underlined my designs, projects, and paintings for over three decades as both an established painter and graphic design expert. And as a bonus, I have an oyster obsession :)

Ian Landsman

Poughkeepsie / Dutchess County

Founder of HelpSpot, 18 years bootstrapped and profitable.

I am a commercial portrait photographer, with a strong emphasis on advertising and editorial image creation. We work at helping clients create lasting portraits that showcase their best qualities.

Victoria Bentley

Lagrangeville / Dutchess County

I am a comedian, writer, and voice actor looking to collaborate with animators, documentarians, journalists, podcasters, radio hosts, and other creatives in the HV!

Bass McNeese

Red Hook / Dutchess County

I'm Bass (like the guitar!), a NYC and Hudson Valley-based artist/storyteller with a BFA in Animation from the School of Visual Arts. I am currently open to freelance or full-time work.

I’m Alexander Peraza and I am a 3D designer and fabricator. Currently, I am completing my graduate studies in Digital Design and Fabrication and working as a 3D Printer technician and CAD designer at the Hudson Valley Advanced Manufacturing Center.

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Patrick O'Brien

New Windsor / Orange County

Hello! My name is Patrick O'Brien & I am currently a senior at SUNY New Paltz getting ready to graduate in May! I love all things creative & design related, specifically with a newfound love for UI/UX design. :)

Taylor Stone

New Paltz / Ulster County

Hi there! I'm Taylor Stone, I'm a junior at SUNY New Paltz. BFA in Graphic Design with a minor in Digital Design and Fabrication. I have a passion for anything to do with birds and I also run my own small business where I design and produce clothing designs.

Hudson Valley Additive Manufacturing Center

New Paltz / Ulster County

The HVAMC provides expert advice on 3D printing process and materials and designing for additive manufacturing to the Hudson Valley business community. Our state-of-the-art 3D printers are available for the community to print on.

Robby Abaya

Kingston / Ulster County

I grew up making skate videos with my friends in the San Francisco Bay Area. I had a video production company through college where I studied Computer Science and got into computer graphics. One of the reasons I love filmmaking is that it is so collaborative.

Gary Schuster

Walden / Orange County

My practice areas include media, arts & entertainment, business, corporate & nonprofit, copyright & trademark, alcohol & cannabis, estate planning and guardianships.

Hudson Valley Kitchen Design Center

New Hampton / Orange County

The local experts for kitchen, bath, office, pantry, and closet design. Our team has over 140 years of combined experience to create interior design and storage solutions that work for you. From cabinetry to countertops and more, we are here to help!

Sophie Wedd Design

Philmont / Columbia County

We are a strategic brand building house, launching startups and growing established brands.

Erica Fkiaras

New Paltz / Ulster County

Local bookkeeper/accountant bringing financial clarity to creative entrepreneurs. I'm a certified Quickbooks ProAdvisor and have tips and tricks to help your business become more profitable. My hobbies include art history, photography, community building.

Lily Piyathaisere

Beacon / Dutchess County

I'm an independent designer and art director who specializes in branding and art direction for companies in the fields of art, culture and technology. I also am a fiber/textile artist.

Joanne Louis-Paul

Spring Valley / Rockland County

Hello, fellow creatives! I am the HV Music Matchmaker, pairing exceptional professional talent with interesting, high-quality events. Being both a musician and businesswoman, I understand both sides of the equation and negotiate contracts that make cents.

Eric De Feo

Catskill / Greene County

We run a conscious business incubator for Hudson Valley entrepreneurs and creatives.

Amanda Rue

Newburgh / Orange County

Founder of Alaya Rose Healing & Pleasure, offering workshops, events and private healing sessions in service of your healing & highest good. I also have a previous life as an ad executive.

Cat Tyc

Hudson / Columbia County

I am an interdisciplinary writer/artist and teacher. I also work as a freelancer in creative direction/marketing management for digital and real life space.

DeWayne A. Powell

Ghent / Columbia County

Done right, the practice of real estate perfectly combines esthetics and emotion. I take great satisfaction in helping others to find home.