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See how people are using our Slack community to ask questions, share opportunities, find work, and make friends. Below is the full archive of content from three of our most active channels:

June 2, 2024
Anouk Wipprecht
Anouk Wipprecht 3:15 PM
BEACON, NY, posting this here might there be makers here, but decluttering my studio and machines a bit and have an 3D printer (filament) 3D printer (resin) and a lasercutter for if someone wants them:

ELEGOO resin printer for $300 (was originally $925.00 incl resin and spare parts) + I have a bunch of extra parts and resin (white mainly) cool thing about this it's a huge format so you can resin print big parts https://www.elegoo.com/products/jupiter-se

DREMEL 3D45 for $500 (was originally $1999.00 and has extra filament) + I have a bunch of spools of filament (black white silver blue and purple I believe) always loved this machine, really easy to use https://www.amazon.com/Dremel-DigiLab-3D45-01-Printer-Filament/dp/B073MRVXN5

FLUX BEAMO laser cutter for $700 (was originally $1995.00) + I have a bunch of 3mm plexiglas with it it's a nice and small laser cutter ideal for prototyping, cutting, etching etc https://flux3dp.com/beamo/ https://shop3duniverse.com/products/flux-beamo-30w-laser-cutter#v32380386213942

If interested - let me know here or PM / DM me
June 6, 2024
Tara Latorre
Tara Latorre 9:22 AM
Great event last night, & !
June 7, 2024
amanda
amanda 8:59 AM
Does anyone have recommendations of easy places to film content and or to help with filming? I’m not talking about anything fancy, but I really struggle doing it myself in terms of lighting and just making it not look like crap.
June 11, 2024
tylerlindsay547
tylerlindsay547 7:49 AM
Hello, does anyone know of any models/modeling agencies in the HV area. I was looking for one for an upcoming shoot. Let me know thanks
Jaclyn
Jaclyn 2:34 PM
Hey, friends! Anyone in or near Gardiner?

I’m looking for [cool + smart] people to join the Board at GAB, (gabny.com) — we're looking for Board Members, Event Committee Members, and Junior Board Members as well. Do you know anyone who might be interested / is keen to volunteer? We’re a small organization supporting business owners by hosting events, offering marketing services, and making strategic connections.

I’d love to connect with anyone in this group who might be interested in networking and getting in the mix over in Gardiner!
Kate Birmingham
Kate Birmingham 4:02 PM
Hey there, I’m looking for recommendations for a software development company. We are a small Ed tech company (it’s assistive tech for disabled children). We are looking to build a cross platform version of our app. Preferably would like to work with an org specifically with experience with Ed tech software development. Thank you!
June 12, 2024
Jennifer Santiago, Co-Host, Valley Girls Podcast
Jennifer Santiago, Co-Host, Valley Girls Podcast 4:54 PM
I've got a design job I need done - a downloadable PDF resource. I've got all the content but no design skills whatsoever. Before I source it on Fiverr, is there anyone here who does that kind of work? Feel free to DM me or [email protected]
June 13, 2024
Cloey Callahan
Cloey Callahan 2:41 PM
Hey all! Just joining so wanted to quickly intro myself. My name is Cloey Callahan and I am a lifelong HV resident and writer. I have written for local publications like Hudson Valley Magazine, Hudson Valley One, and the Times Union: Hudson Valley just to name a few. I also have hosted two podcasts and create video content for reels/tik tok. I am looking for additional creative opportunities in the area. I am open to any freelance needs when it comes to multimedia journalism or content creation. However, I really would love to find a full-time gig in the area. If anyone you know is hiring for any content needs, let me know!! Feel free to connect with me on LinkedIn as well. I'm really looking forward to being involved with this community
June 14, 2024
goodtimeny
goodtimeny 10:56 AM
Hey everyone. Today we are hosting our bi monthly Hudson valley filmmakers meet up at our production space in Poughkeepsie. We will be highlighting local filmmaker Aaron Stewart’s latest film, “The Killer”. This film was shot entirely in our studio space by people who met at our meet ups!! It’s going to be a great night. Other than the film, it’s a great place to network. There will be food and beverages.

Where:
Good Time Film Sthdio
289 Main St, Suite 202
Poughkeepsie, NY

When:
TODAY!!
6-9pm
“The Killer” 7pm


ALL ARE WELCOME! This is a completely free event and we expect a great turnout from all the messages we received. We would love to see you there.
Anouk Wipprecht
Anouk Wipprecht 3:56 PM
HUDSON VALLEY / BEACON / NYC nerdy question - 5 AXIS CNC IN THA HOUSE! ...does someone in area has a 5-axis CNC? It's for a collaboration with Durasein for September. PAID PROJECT, and a new client - Durasein, so good for a (small) studio to take on possibly Objects are 21 x 21 inches, reach out if you know anyone!... :)
Dennis Crowley
Dennis Crowley 5:38 PM
maybe ask…
https://www.bantamtools.com/
Mat Zucker
Mat Zucker 8:21 PM
Here's a nerdy probably common question - for those of you who go to the city regularly and do overnights, have you found any good regular hotels especially in Manhattan? Before pandemic, we had a regular place for consistency on LES, good rate, could leave a bag, provided some consistency. Went out of biz. Now i'm going regularly and back to chaos of trying places and points and it's misery. Trying various neighborhoods, have tried to stick with Marriott brands but don't feel it's sustainable or enjoyable.
June 15, 2024
Jordan Koschei (ConnectHV)
Jordan Koschei (ConnectHV) 3:55 PM
I just deployed an update to ConnectHV.com to showcase the Slack community and in-person events right on the homepage. As a bonus, I swapped out the background video for the one that'll play on the screen at future IRL events!

https://connecthv.com/
June 18, 2024
I've renamed the #hv-founder-asks-needs channel to simply , so if you have any asks or needs (duh), post them there!
June 20, 2024
Jennifer Santiago, Co-Host, Valley Girls Podcast
Jennifer Santiago, Co-Host, Valley Girls Podcast 9:06 AM
It's gonna be another hot one, so hang out in front of your fan and congratulate yourself on how cool you are for being part of this Slack! And listen to our full interview with Connect HV's fearless leader at https://www.valleygirlspodcast.com/episodes/creative-serendipity-connect-hv-is-the-network-of-networks-for-the-hudson-valley
June 21, 2024
Caroline Aurigemma
Caroline Aurigemma 1:54 PM
Hi all! Wanted to introduce myself. I was born and raised in the Hudson Valley and am currently a Kingstonian. I work in the podcast industry ( true crime all the time) as a marketing and social media manager but also work with talent to strategize content, brainstorm interview topics and guests, and I often connect with large audio platforms for partnership opportunities. I studied Journalism in college and have always been a passionate writer. Excited to continue networking in the HV!
June 23, 2024
Phil Stockton
Phil Stockton 9:41 AM
Hi all, this is Phil from Delco Mac, the Mac/Apple repair and consulting business. Does anyone know of a Mac-centric or similar meetup in the area?
June 24, 2024
Brian Greene
Brian Greene 3:56 PM
Hey there, my name is Brian Greene. My wife invited me to this group. We moved from NYC to Ossining a couple of years ago. I am a writer/producer for TV and digital video, and have worked on everything from talk shows to late-night to game shows to award shows to live events to news to podcasts. I'm looking forward to being a part of this and getting to know you all!
June 25, 2024
Jordan Koschei (ConnectHV)
Jordan Koschei (ConnectHV) 9:50 AM
Hey everyone! Over the weekend, I designed and built a manifesto (the artistic kind, not the creepy kind) for ConnectHV — basically a vision statement and list of principles for supporting and growing our local creative community.

This is one of my favorite things I've ever designed, and I'd appreciate your thoughts and feedback. (Also, very happy with all the video on the page... I tried to go for the early-2010s art-directed single-page site vibe).

Check it out!

https://about.connecthv.com
Jeff Mertz
Jeff Mertz 1:42 PM
Hi all, happy to see this community exists, thought I’d introduce myself!

I’m a freelance video and photo producer / strategist with 10 years’ experience in production and editing. I currently specialize in content production for nonprofits and ethical businesses and teach a little on the side.
I realize this is a more tech-centered community, so I would love to collaborate with anyone involved in green energy / tech in the region, but I work with a wide range of clients and would welcome collaborations of any sort.
I’m based in Kingston if anyone would like to connect directly; I generally have a hard time making it out to the networking events.

More at moonbowimaging.com if you’re interested. Cheers!
June 26, 2024
Lindsay Farrell
Lindsay Farrell 1:15 AM
Hi! Anyone at Config this year?
Jordan Koschei (ConnectHV)
Jordan Koschei (ConnectHV) 7:48 AM
For anyone else who's interested in Config, Figma's annual conference, there should be some interesting product announcements and talks today available free online: https://config.figma.com/
https://i.giphy.com/media/v1.Y2lkPTc5MGI3NjExODhycnFpcjJnOHg3eHlwZmdmcDl5dTA2YXg4d[…]lcD12MV9pbnRlcm5hbF9naWZfYnlfaWQmY3Q9Zw/CuMiNoTRz2bYc/giphy.gif
Freddie at Barnfox
Freddie at Barnfox 3:59 PM
ConnectHV Fam, just wanted to mention we just had a couple of beautiful private office spaces become available at Barnfox in Poughkeepsie. If anyone would like to check them out, or wants more info feel free to DM me!
We also have one office open in Kingston at the moment. Cheers!
June 28, 2024
TomD
TomD 9:20 AM
Hello, world. I'm Tom Drapeau and have just started a new coaching business here in downtown White Plains, NY. I'm an avid musician and music lover, pool player and dancer. And sometimes I work.

My office is in the Koi co-working space, 44 Mamaroneck Avenue Unit K. I am a Fractional CTO who also provides technology advisement and audits, as well as social media management where I focus on the funnel.

My website is here:
https://tomdsfoolery.com/

Cheers!
June 30, 2024
maya
maya 12:16 PM
Hey! Does anyone have any recs for a good quality photo printing service around?
July 1, 2024
Maurice Lauriano, DTM
Maurice Lauriano, DTM 6:06 PM
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PGA Championship - Quail Hollow Club - Charlotte, NC (May 12-18, 2025)
Senior PGA Championship - Congressional Country Club - Bethesda , MD (May 19-25, 2025)
KPMG Women’s PGA Championship - Fields Ranch East at PGA Frisco- Frisco, TX (Jun 16-22, 2025)
Ryder Cup - Bethpage Black Course - Farmingdale, NY (Sep 22-28, 2025)

Contact to apply to become a vendor in #NYC newyorkcity #TX Texas #MD Maryland #NC NorthCarolina

<Deadline 7/3/2024>

#MWBE #entrepreneur #startup #technology #smallbusiness #smallbiz #becomeavendor #goodsandservices
Jordan Koschei (ConnectHV)
Jordan Koschei (ConnectHV) 7:28 PM
Folks, we just hit 500 people in here!
July 2, 2024
Craig Snyder
Craig Snyder 9:37 AM
Sharing this here. I'm a board member at O+ Festival and yesterday they announced the first 10+ artists for their 2024 event, October 11-13th in Kingston.

O+ is an organization that provides complimentary healthcare/wellness in exchange for art/music. The festival in October is their biggest fundraiser of the year. They went from providing care 3 days a year to 365 days per year in 2024. And this year's event is the start of raising money to buy the organization a building so we can expand those services.

You can make a donation for a wristband that gets you into everything during O+ weekend here: https://opositivefestival.org/wristbands/
Stan Rosenberg
Stan Rosenberg 1:59 PM
Hi Everyone! My name is Stan Rosenberg and I live in Beacon NY. I run my own Exec Network for eCommerce and Marketing Leaders called the Storm King Exec Network (named after Storm King Arts Center and Mountain of course) and we have some other HV folks as members too! Let me know if you're in the industry and interested in joining and I can share more details.

And hoping to plan a HV eCommerce meet-up soon so will keep everyone posted!
Graham Colligan
Graham Colligan 5:01 PM
Hey all!

I am from Jersey, on the boarder of Rockland County and I am a solo founder of a startup called Towns Of which is an early stage social media app that will share local news, events, and videos. I am raising a small friends + family / pre-seed and would love to pitch any angels or vc's.

You can find more about our brand through our social media pages like this

https://www.instagram.com/townsofhudsonvalley/
July 4, 2024
Stephen Beck
Stephen Beck 12:29 PM
Hi! I’m Stephen. From Vancouver, Canada, i've been in NYC for 11+ years with a weekend house in Pine Plains since 2018. I’m Founder/CEO of Engine Digital, a digital consultancy, design, and engineering studio I started in 2002. You can also find me on Twitter, Threads, Instagram, and LinkedIn
Justin Welsh
Justin Welsh 5:01 PM
Hey everyone — happy 4th of July. My name is Justin Welsh and I live in Accord. I write about solopreneurship, entrepreneurship and all things creator economy on X, LinkedIn, Instagram, Threads, and my website. Have built a little social media business with 1M+ followers and write a weekly newsletter that goes to 220,000+ people. So cool to be connected to everyone and so happy I came across this on Threads.

https://justinwelsh.me
Heidi Wynne
Heidi Wynne 5:24 PM
Hey everyone-

My name is Heidi Wynne and I have an e-commerce site and fashion brand in Stone Ridge/Olivebridge:

heidiwynne.com

On IG @heidiwynne

Also happy to have come across this on threads and be connected to so many other local creatives!

Also if any of you are in the fashion industry and need interns this fall, I have a connection through Marist in Poughkeepsie. They might be able to provide interns for other creative fields- will find out.

Nice to be here!
paulcmaxwell
paulcmaxwell 6:35 PM
Hey everyone,

My name is Paul, and I am a software engineer / app developer born and raised in Hyde Park. I also run Neuros Agency, a HubSpot consultancy and SEO agency.

It’s so cool to see so many businesses thriving in the area. I look forward to connecting with other folks in the area!
Jordan Koschei (ConnectHV)
Jordan Koschei (ConnectHV) 8:00 PM
Welcome to all the new folks in here, I'm so happy you've joined! This has been our biggest single-day influx ever... I guess I should post on Threads more often

In addition to this Slack community, we also have:


I'm glad you're here, and please DM me if you have any thoughts/questions/comments/suggestions!
designicu
designicu 8:37 PM
Hello! I’m Sean, and I'm a graphic designer with three decades of experience, first in print design and then in web design and development (particularly with WordPress). I’ve been self-employed since 1989. In my downtime, I run a popular hiking website, mountain-hiking.com, which is a comprehensive resource for hiking trails and tips mostly in The Catskills; if you love hiking, I probably love you. Lived in NYC for a few years, then moved to Accord, then to Kingston, and I’m currently based in Cairo. Sociable introvert. Sometimes baker. Excellent dad. Looking forward to connecting with this community.
studio
studio 9:31 PM
hey the online directory onboarding process is a little glitchy. not sure if there is a remedy but you have to add your tags and uploads several times and in different ways to get them to stick. i managed the profile pic but only from the desktop, same thing with tags. Gave up on the header image after many tries. just wanted to alert. It could be me but im usually a good navigator of this stuff. Anyway thanks for doing all this!
riley
riley 10:02 PM
Hey all, Riley McGhee here in Poughkeepsie and my wife and I are both entrepreneurs. Started my first business as a mental performance consultant, stumbled into operations consulting, became a startup COO, and then started a new business last year helping coaches & consultants scale their impact. Thrilled to see this community and connect with people locally, especially in what can be a pretty ‘remote’ career path

Most active on Twitter (X) or LinkedIn
jxmalave
jxmalave 10:11 PM
+1 to joining this slack from the Threads post. Thanks! hello all!
heypollack
heypollack 11:41 PM
Hi & Happy 4th all

I’m Brett, and I’m a UX Designer for cars @ Google. I’ve been working on software, branding, and graphic design for ~12 years or so now (and also joined from Threads!)

My wife, dog and I have lived & worked remotely in upstate for ~3 years since moving back east from CA — and I’m excited to meet new folks! Thanks for putting this group together
July 5, 2024
Alex
Alex 6:21 AM
Hey gang,

I’ve spent the last decade+ working in marketing and ticketing for non-profit performing arts venues in the HV. I’m currently working for an arts-marketing tech company (fully remote). I also have a background in stage management, which came to a screaming halt in March of 2020.

I live in Yorktown with my wife, 11-month-old so , and our two weird cats.
kettia
kettia 7:57 AM
Hi everyone I found out about this group from Threads. I recently moved to Yonkers from the UWS. I am the Executive Director at Black Theatre United, a non profit organization aimed at promoting DEI in the theatre industry. Love living up here and looking to meet more folks in and around my community.
Ryan Havers
Ryan Havers 8:41 AM
Hiya folks, my name is Ryan Havers and I’m a musician, audio producer, content creator and guitar teacher out of Beacon, NY. I previously worked at SiriusXM-Pandora for 20 years in Broadcast Operations. At SXM, I was a project manager and managed a 24/7 Broadcast NOC with a team of 8. I’m currently looking for my next move with the goal of working with other creative professionals in the HV in some capacity.

It’s great to find this community! Do ya’ll get together throughout the year?
Jaclyn
Jaclyn 9:29 AM
The amount of talent in the room is unsettling in the best way possible

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What is Slack?

Slack is a chat platform, similar to Discord or Microsoft Teams or old-school IRC. It's meant to be used by businesses for team communication, but we're using it as a community platform. We picked Slack by popular request and it's worked out pretty well so far.

What's the difference between the Slack and the directory?

The directory allows you to showcase your work and find local creatives and professionals. The Slack is a chat platform for the community with active conversation happening all the time. They complement each other, and both are useful!

Why should I join?

Over 1,800 local creatives and professionals are in the group, connecting with each other and sharing opportunities. People are finding work, hiring locally, sharing resources, launching new projects, and generally being a community that's authentic and human rather than the opposite.

What's the vibe?

Conversation in the Slack is casual and human. There are lots of people introducing themselves, asking for recommendations, hiring people and sharing that they're ready to be hired, and announcing new events or projects. (And it's totally fine to just lurk, too!)