July 18, 2024
Freddie at Barnfox
12:16 PM
ConnectHV fam, thank you so much to everyone who made it out on a rainy Wednesday night to the ConnectHV Meetup at Barnfox in Poughkeepsie! This was the only bit of media I captured last night
For those you missed it last night, and I have a very exciting announcement to make that will help further ConnectHV's content, programming, and connectivity for everyone in this community throughout the region:
ANNOUNCING:
Barnfox Partners with ConnectHV to Establish New Poughkeepsie, NY Headquarters: JULY 18TH, 2024 — We are thrilled to announce that Barnfox, the upstate NY coworking company with locations throughout the Hudson Valley, is partnering with ConnectHV, the online community for Hudson Valley creatives, professionals, and entrepreneurs, as the official Headquarters of ConnectHV at our Barnfox Poughkeepsie, NY location. Read more here: https://barnfox.com/connecthv-headquarters-poughkeepsie/
Barnfox Partners with ConnectHV to Establish New Poughkeepsie, NY Headquarters: JULY 18TH, 2024 — We are thrilled to announce that Barnfox, the upstate NY coworking company with locations throughout the Hudson Valley, is partnering with ConnectHV, the online community for Hudson Valley creatives, professionals, and entrepreneurs, as the official Headquarters of ConnectHV at our Barnfox Poughkeepsie, NY location. Read more here: https://barnfox.com/connecthv-headquarters-poughkeepsie/
One last shameless plug from me today was so kind to have me on his beloved podcast, Cidiot. We chopped it up about my moving upstate story and how Barnfox came to be. Give it a listen @ Spotify: https://shorturl.at/ngAND YouTube: https://youtu.be/exD6qjul_Xg?si=JZs-UsZiwQJKbQJF
Gerry Pallor
2:39 PM
Hi Slackmates. It was good to be among some of you at Barnfox last night. I had an opportunity to show a few interested folks an exerpt of one of my new videos. They are part of a series called #ByteSizedTechBits, brief hints on how to use GenAI. I'm publishing them on YouTube, there's a related Substack blog and Linked In articles, with more to come. Please take a few minutes to view one and interact. https://youtu.be/neRrzZgDJEM?si=HIZadTrK1qPIFRd4
Perry Goldschein
5:22 PM
Glad to hear the event went well last night. I was looking forward to it yesterday and then the accident that closed Rt. 9 near the Galleria late afternoon threw me for a loop at the end of a long day! Looking forward to August 7th in Kingston!
July 19, 2024
Kate
9:54 AM
Hi all! Happy to find some fellow tech folks in the HV. I’m a product manager, recently joined Mutiny to lead their product team. I live in Kingston with my partner, our 1 year old and rescue pup. Looking forward to meeting you at an event soon!
July 22, 2024
Jordan Koschei (ConnectHV)
10:01 AM
Make sure you RSVP to the August 7 ConnectHV meetup at the Senate Garage in Kingston! https://www.eventbrite.com/e/connecthv-cowork-kingston-august-meetup-at-the-senate-garage-tickets-922139342597
This will be our first meetup that includes a short talk — I'm going to be talking about my vision for ConnectHV, the idea of "stewardship > ownership", and possible futures for the Hudson Valley creative scene
Casey Plasker
3:40 PM
Hey all! Super specific... Anyone know of any local marketing experts that have a focus on / experience working with businesses in the built environment? Have a fun local project that I'm needing support with!
Jordan Koschei (ConnectHV)
7:47 PM
I just created some topical groups (h/t to for the idea!) so we can have more industry-specific convos:
Ping me if you have ideas for more!
Ping me if you have ideas for more!
July 24, 2024
craig344
6:20 AM
Do we have any #wordpress people in here?
July 26, 2024
jonathanjoelduncan
3:36 PM
Hey everyone!
I’m a violin-wielding singer/songwriter/composer based in the Hudson Valley, and I just released a new song today! I’d be honored if you gave it a listen it’s called “Sinister” 🪽
Would love to connect with any other writers & producers in the area!
Here’s the Spotify link:
https://open.spotify.com/album/4UqDN5OOEBpKyk2VCqUc1L?si=Awyh0d6uRjqKsQS5gFMaow
And link for the visualizer over on YouTube:
https://youtu.be/qwds82XD0xw?si=3MclSRKFjNMniLHy
I’m a violin-wielding singer/songwriter/composer based in the Hudson Valley, and I just released a new song today! I’d be honored if you gave it a listen it’s called “Sinister” 🪽
Would love to connect with any other writers & producers in the area!
Here’s the Spotify link:
https://open.spotify.com/album/4UqDN5OOEBpKyk2VCqUc1L?si=Awyh0d6uRjqKsQS5gFMaow
And link for the visualizer over on YouTube:
https://youtu.be/qwds82XD0xw?si=3MclSRKFjNMniLHy
ankur
5:27 PM
Hello all,
I recently signed up for ConnectHV and looking forward to connect with people! I may have met a few of you at the BarnFox Poughkeepsie ConnectHV event last week.
I am a software professional (within the HR Tech space) based in the town of Poughkeepsie. I am a new dad + a few of my interests include music, cooking/grilling, skiing, beer, and hanging with my dog. Looking forward to chatting with you all. Cheers.
I recently signed up for ConnectHV and looking forward to connect with people! I may have met a few of you at the BarnFox Poughkeepsie ConnectHV event last week.
I am a software professional (within the HR Tech space) based in the town of Poughkeepsie. I am a new dad + a few of my interests include music, cooking/grilling, skiing, beer, and hanging with my dog. Looking forward to chatting with you all. Cheers.
July 27, 2024
Jordan Koschei (ConnectHV)
8:48 AM
Hey, Jesse, welcome! Glad to have you here
matthew.orley
3:46 PM
Hello ConnectHVers! Great to be here! I own a company called Red Cottage, a platform for vacation rentals across the region.
I posted some open roles in the channel, and more generally we are always looking for great photographers and videographers to work with to shoot some of our incredible homes. And if you are interested in learning more about our homeowner services I’m happy to chat about that as well!
I’m looking forward to connecting with you all!
I posted some open roles in the channel, and more generally we are always looking for great photographers and videographers to work with to shoot some of our incredible homes. And if you are interested in learning more about our homeowner services I’m happy to chat about that as well!
I’m looking forward to connecting with you all!
July 29, 2024
Jordan Koschei (ConnectHV)
4:44 PM
205 tickets are already claimed for the event next Wednesday! Get on the list now, we need to cap it at 250:
July 30, 2024
Jennifer Santiago, Co-Host, Valley Girls Podcast
12:05 PM
I know it's another hot one but take heart, my fellow spooky szn lovers - Halloween is only 93 days away!! Did you know there's a Haunted History Trail in New York State, and you can get a glossy guide in the mail? https://hauntedhistorytrail.com/ The author of the guide, Brian J. Cano, who is also on a Travel Channel show called Paranormal Caught on Camera, will be on the Valley Girls podcast's Halloween episode to talk about it! What do you want to know?? Send me your questions here, or in a DM, or at [email protected] or post in our Facebook group https://www.facebook.com/share/Em9sgcUvMs91bm7g/ We'll ask him some of your questions in the interview!
August 1, 2024
John Earle
11:15 AM
Hi.. would anyone happen to have an extra ticket to the screening of Eno at Orpheum in Saugerties tonight?
https://www.upstatefilms.org/eno-with-director-gary-hustwit
https://www.upstatefilms.org/eno-with-director-gary-hustwit
Daniel Teweles
3:46 PM
Hi Everyone, I just joined the group and wanted to say hi.
I'm based in Accord, and am the Founder of Oona Wine, a premium canned wine company I started after my wife got pregnant, and I couldn't find a single serve wine offering I wanted to drink again and again.
We are brand new to market (mostly DTC) but wow the HV has been supportive, including:
-Some of our first accounts are in our own backyard, including The Maker Hotel and Bar Bene in Hudson, Skate Time and Starlite Motel in Accord, and very soon Tubby's in Kingston. We're also MoonBurger's official wine at their new Williamsburg location.
-All our DTC orders ship with a free food pairing, and our savory Barbera Rosé ships with BjornQorn's Earth (truffle) flavored popcorn.
-Our first charity collab is with the James Beard Foundation's annual benefit @ Chef Einat Admony's (fab event; tix still available for the gourmands out there)
So really, just glad to be in this group, and connect with y'all.
If you own a restaurant/bar/retailer/event venue and are interested in trying our wines, I'd love nothing more, and of course, if anyone is ever in need of product, we're happy to support local causes/charity events with excellent wine - don't hesitate to reach out and I'll see what we can do
And h/t to for telling me about this group
I'm based in Accord, and am the Founder of Oona Wine, a premium canned wine company I started after my wife got pregnant, and I couldn't find a single serve wine offering I wanted to drink again and again.
We are brand new to market (mostly DTC) but wow the HV has been supportive, including:
-Some of our first accounts are in our own backyard, including The Maker Hotel and Bar Bene in Hudson, Skate Time and Starlite Motel in Accord, and very soon Tubby's in Kingston. We're also MoonBurger's official wine at their new Williamsburg location.
-All our DTC orders ship with a free food pairing, and our savory Barbera Rosé ships with BjornQorn's Earth (truffle) flavored popcorn.
-Our first charity collab is with the James Beard Foundation's annual benefit @ Chef Einat Admony's (fab event; tix still available for the gourmands out there)
So really, just glad to be in this group, and connect with y'all.
If you own a restaurant/bar/retailer/event venue and are interested in trying our wines, I'd love nothing more, and of course, if anyone is ever in need of product, we're happy to support local causes/charity events with excellent wine - don't hesitate to reach out and I'll see what we can do
And h/t to for telling me about this group
August 2, 2024
Graham Colligan
7:39 PM
Hey!
I am building a local news aggregation platform for ios and just finished the prototype. I am looking for testers who'd be into looking at it and giving me any feedback.
I am building a local news aggregation platform for ios and just finished the prototype. I am looking for testers who'd be into looking at it and giving me any feedback.
August 5, 2024
brandonjmcgraw
11:41 AM
Hey folks! I’m from Marbletown, and just launched our first product: Monograph for iPhone.
Monograph helps you get in touch with yourself, hold onto what matters and make sense of life. It’s a private, intelligent space that’s designed to help you get the most out of life.
Would love to hear feedback from more folks in the HV community! Happy Monday!
Monograph helps you get in touch with yourself, hold onto what matters and make sense of life. It’s a private, intelligent space that’s designed to help you get the most out of life.
Would love to hear feedback from more folks in the HV community! Happy Monday!
August 7, 2024
Graham Colligan
10:30 AM
Can someone recommend a coffee shop I can work out of for several hours Dutchess or ulster?
Is Kingston in ulster
Jordan Koschei (ConnectHV)
10:31 AM
Rough Draft in Kingston is one of the greatest coffee shops in America
Graham Colligan
10:31 AM
I don’t know lol
Jordan Koschei (ConnectHV)
10:31 AM
No exaggeration
Graham Colligan
10:31 AM
Justin Welsh
11:00 AM
Agree re: Rough Draft. I don’t think they allow laptops past 3pm FYI.
drew
11:16 AM
I’m walking. Distance from rough draft and it’s almost a daily stop. Highly recommend. - no laptops at the bar last 3pm. Everything else is fair game!
Tyler Walker
11:34 AM
what about desktop computers after 3p? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EKEeHREK2nQ
Graham Colligan
12:29 PM
Iconic video.
Erin Costanzo Cummins
4:14 PM
so excited to meet a bunch of you tonight! say hi if you see me!
Micah A. Martin, M.S.
5:24 PM
Hi everyone! I found this group through the Towns Of: Hudson Valley, NY page & I'm very happy to be here!
My name is Micah Martin and I live in the Town of Wallkill (Orange county). I founded a local IT consulting business, that originally started in NYC but brought me to the Hudson Valley. ( I love this place!!)
I Studied @ NYIT and have been working in the IT/Cyber space for about 8 years. I specialize in Cybersecurity & IT Infrastructure but I've worked in many different IT domains. Besides that I'm a private pilot, dad and a nature lover!
Hoping to meet more like minded people and ultimately contribute to the network.
My name is Micah Martin and I live in the Town of Wallkill (Orange county). I founded a local IT consulting business, that originally started in NYC but brought me to the Hudson Valley. ( I love this place!!)
I Studied @ NYIT and have been working in the IT/Cyber space for about 8 years. I specialize in Cybersecurity & IT Infrastructure but I've worked in many different IT domains. Besides that I'm a private pilot, dad and a nature lover!
Hoping to meet more like minded people and ultimately contribute to the network.
Graham Colligan
5:38 PM
Oh hell yea
Micah A. Martin, M.S.
5:45 PM
Would have loved to make it to that event you guys are having today. But definitely will be at the next one!
Tara Latorre
11:02 PM
Great event tonight! Nice to see everyone and meet new people! Kudos ! Whooooooo!
August 8, 2024
ankur
9:54 AM
Fun event yesterday ! Nicely done!
It was nice chatting with some of you yesterday. Looking forward to the next one and meeting others!
It was nice chatting with some of you yesterday. Looking forward to the next one and meeting others!
Lindsey Grossman
9:56 AM
amazing event last night! Such a good turn out with creative and inspiring people - plus it was great to check out the co-working space at the Senate Garage and learn about SUNY-New Paltz's efforts in the startup space.
Lorin Mask
9:58 AM
Hi all! I'm new here! I went to last night's event, and it was really wonderful! Thank you to all the organizers.
I've lived in HV for 9 years. I'm originally from Texas and have lived in LA, NYC, CT, Westchester. I have a theatre degree and used to do film production. A little over 20 years ago I changed careers and became a coach, trainer, organizational development consultant and speaker!
I have a free webinar on the 16th if you'd like to join and get to know me! I posted in I'm looking forward to seeing how I can help others in this group!
I've lived in HV for 9 years. I'm originally from Texas and have lived in LA, NYC, CT, Westchester. I have a theatre degree and used to do film production. A little over 20 years ago I changed careers and became a coach, trainer, organizational development consultant and speaker!
I have a free webinar on the 16th if you'd like to join and get to know me! I posted in I'm looking forward to seeing how I can help others in this group!
Lindsay Farrell
10:10 AM
Hi all, I just missed this last event thanks to jet lag! I’m a visual product designer currently at Critical Mass and living in Kingston just less than two years. I'm looking to make my next career move so please reach out if you have any leads or needs® for someone experienced in web and product with a solid visual eye. Also love a good coffee
I just launched a new personal site so please take a peak!
Thanks again for keeping up this community .
http://lindsayfarrell.com/
I just launched a new personal site so please take a peak!
Thanks again for keeping up this community .
http://lindsayfarrell.com/
Graham Colligan
10:33 PM
Just wanted to put it out there,
If you take any news oriented video content such as videos of local bad weather, car accidents, fires, etc. you can send it to me & I’ll post it with credit as long as it’s still relevant
If you take any news oriented video content such as videos of local bad weather, car accidents, fires, etc. you can send it to me & I’ll post it with credit as long as it’s still relevant
jacobkarlin7
11:56 PM
Hi everyone!
I was at the ConnectHV event last night and I'm new to this group.
I'm Jacob, founder of Finger Bouldering, a company that makes hand training devices for rock climbers.
https://www.fingerboulderingofficial.com
My products have been described as "gourmet fidget toys" and "the 'Tech Deck' of climbing." I'm hoping to connect with other creative people of all types, especially those with interest in climbing, outdoors, manufacturing, video production, web design, content creation, and social media management. Thanks for having me!
https://linktr.ee/fingerbouldering
I was at the ConnectHV event last night and I'm new to this group.
I'm Jacob, founder of Finger Bouldering, a company that makes hand training devices for rock climbers.
https://www.fingerboulderingofficial.com
My products have been described as "gourmet fidget toys" and "the 'Tech Deck' of climbing." I'm hoping to connect with other creative people of all types, especially those with interest in climbing, outdoors, manufacturing, video production, web design, content creation, and social media management. Thanks for having me!
https://linktr.ee/fingerbouldering
August 9, 2024
amanda
11:24 AM
Hi all! Wondering if anyone would be interested in starting a side chat for folks who are interested in spirituality and all things woo? I have some local folks in that area but more so my old city crews or people further up in the Catskills.
Tyler Walker
1:50 PM
i've gone to two of our meetups so far (barnfox and this week at senate garage) and both times i walked into the room full of people and got extremely anxious and left. social anxiety is kinda new for me, i'm often very social and gregarious, but sometimes it hits me hard. i'm wondering if there's a way to add just a little more structure to the meetups to throw a life-line to the wallflowers. i remember begrudging meet-ups in the before-times for being too jam packed with presentations when the "meet your neighbor" portion was often the most interesting moment, so there's certainly an art to the balance.
Lindsey Grossman
2:30 PM
[Channel idea: ] Anyone interested in a Slack side channel for "buy/sell/marketplace" where we could share things like furniture, etc that we are re-selling or looking to buy? Obviously things like Facebook Marketplace, Offer Up, Craigslist etc do this at scale but a side-channel in Slack could be a more targeted audience to repost stuff for this community. Would imagine many of us have a special eye for design and with new folks moving in/around the region, doing home renovations and building from scratch, maybe others prefer to buy nicely used stuff from other creatives here? Feels a little different than or so I thought I'd first gauge interest. Vote: or
craig344
4:23 PM
We added to new slack channels today everyone! and awesome work
August 12, 2024
Naomi Lippin
8:53 AM
Good Morning! My name is Naomi and I'm happy to be joining this community of HV folks! I've lived in Newburgh for 25 years and really appreciate living by the Hudson River and the people who make up this diverse and beautiful community. I’ve always felt a deep desire to help others and make the world a better place. This overarching purpose has led me on quite an interesting life journey encompassing a diversity of ‘jobs’ all of which had the common thread of making a positive impact on the world around me. This true north led to my love for coaching and providing organization development services for purpose driven people and organizations. I have a strengths based approach in my work; focusing on optimizing people’s talents. As a coach and consultant, I serve as a partner for individuals and teams to help them recognize their natural patterns of excellence, gain insight, clarify next steps. and take action to achieve desired outcomes. I look forward to connecting in meaningful ways with folks and adding value in whatever way I can. Let me know if you'd like to talk!
mikhag
8:09 PM
Hey folks. I’m looking for a photographer who is willing to do a small shoot in Hudson. If folks can share their portfolio and contact info, I’d so appreciate it. Shoot is Friday. Rate is $500.
August 13, 2024
matthew
12:26 PM
Hi Everyone!
I was referred to Connect HV by I just started Kennedy Design Solutions a company specializing in home and commercial design services in the Hudson Valley and Westchester county area. We offer Interior design and decor, Architectural consultations, as built surveys, Architectural Visualizations and more!
I am a 26 year old architectural designer working towards licensure and teaching as a college professor at my graduating university teaching Architecture and Design to 3rd year students.
My goal is to get in business for myself and continue my passion for design. If you are looking to upgrade your home inside or out and want to see what it might look like before you spring for the renovation or just like to plan things out, upgrade your network or smart home set up, or even just get a second opinion on an ongoing design project, whether it’s product design, graphic design, architectural design, landscape and patio design, I’m here and happy to help.
There is no such thing as a design problem, only design solutions. Excited to attend these events and get to know you all! Thanks for your time and Happy Tuesday!
I was referred to Connect HV by I just started Kennedy Design Solutions a company specializing in home and commercial design services in the Hudson Valley and Westchester county area. We offer Interior design and decor, Architectural consultations, as built surveys, Architectural Visualizations and more!
I am a 26 year old architectural designer working towards licensure and teaching as a college professor at my graduating university teaching Architecture and Design to 3rd year students.
My goal is to get in business for myself and continue my passion for design. If you are looking to upgrade your home inside or out and want to see what it might look like before you spring for the renovation or just like to plan things out, upgrade your network or smart home set up, or even just get a second opinion on an ongoing design project, whether it’s product design, graphic design, architectural design, landscape and patio design, I’m here and happy to help.
There is no such thing as a design problem, only design solutions. Excited to attend these events and get to know you all! Thanks for your time and Happy Tuesday!