Where Business Growth Meets Local Life in the Hudson Valley

Today, we pause to remember the lives lost and the heroes who rose on September 11th, 2001. The Hudson Valley shares deeply in that history - neighbors, first responders, and families forever changed. The spirit of resilience, unity, and compassion born that day continues to guide our community.

As we grow our businesses and our Valley’s future, may we carry forward those same values of strength and togetherness.

Last week’s AI Readiness Report was a wake-up call: awareness is rising, but many Valley businesses are still standing on the sidelines.

AI isn’t some far-off concept, it’s already reshaping sales, marketing, and operations. The difference between watching and winning? Taking the first small step.

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Several Hudson Valley businesses I talked with this month are proving the point:

These aren’t experiments. They’re real results, proof that starting small leads to big outcomes.

Celebrate community, food, music, and connection this weekend:

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Where are you on your AI journey? Reply with “AI Journey” to share your wins, roadblocks, or questions. Your story could inspire the whole Valley.

Today, we’re grateful for resilience - of people, of businesses, of this Valley we call home. Together, we thrive ❤️

Building authentic connections, one conversation at a time.
- Ed

About the Author:
Ed Weeks, Jr., MBA is the publisher of HV Vibes and other business intelligence newsletters including AI Jumpstart Lab, Revenue Stack, The Fractional Fix, and The Press On Report. Based in the Hudson Valley, Ed helps growth-stage entrepreneurs and Gen X business operators identify profit-accelerating opportunities through strategic automation and AI implementation.

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