HV Vibes Tuesday Edition: June 24, 2025

👋 Welcome to the New HV Vibes

We've always believed in shining a light on what's good in the Hudson Valley. But starting today, we're making it even more valuable for the people who build the good — you, the business owners, entrepreneurs, and local leaders who power this region.

Here's what you'll get every Tuesday:

• The top business intel across the Valley

• Local developments and growth opportunities

• Quick-hit strategies from successful entrepreneurs

• Gen X founder stories and hard-won wisdom

And on Thursdays? Your curated weekend plans — business-friendly events, family picks, and local networking opportunities.

Let's dive into your first Tuesday brief ⤵

🏗️ DEVELOPMENT WATCH

Waterfront Development Activity Heats Up Across the Valley

Multiple riverfront projects are in various stages of planning from Poughkeepsie to Albany, signaling renewed investor confidence in Hudson Valley commercial real estate. Mixed-use developments featuring retail, office, and residential components are leading the charge.

Why it matters: New developments typically create opportunities for local service providers, contractors, and businesses looking for prime retail or office space. Early relationship building with developers can lead to preferred vendor status.

For Gen X Business Owners: This is the perfect time to connect with commercial real estate brokers and get on developers' radar for upcoming projects.

🧠 QUICK WIN STRATEGY

The "Community Amplifier" Play

This week's challenge: Feature 5 other local businesses in your next social post, email newsletter, or company blog. Make it authentic, not promotional.

The payoff: Hudson Valley entrepreneurs who consistently spotlight others see 2-3x more organic referrals and create genuine business partnerships.

Execution tip: Frame it as "Local businesses crushing it this week" or "HV companies we're inspired by."

👉 Tag us @hvvibes and we'll amplify your post to our network.

🎯 GEN X SPOTLIGHT: Coming Soon

We're looking for established Hudson Valley business owners (especially my fellow Gen Xers) who've built something meaningful here in the Valley.

What we want to hear:

• Your biggest business lesson learned the hard way

• How growing up in the Hudson Valley shaped your entrepreneurial approach

• One piece of advice for the next generation of local business owners

Interested in being featured? Hit reply and tell us your story. We're particularly interested in businesses that have been serving the Valley for 10+ years.

💼 LOCAL BUSINESS INTEL

This Week's Moves:

• Kingston: New coworking space planned for Stockade District (opening targeted for fall 2025)

• Beacon: Increased foot traffic reported by Main Street businesses following recent festival season

• Hudson: Commercial space demand up 15% year-over-year according to local brokers

• Newburgh: City launches new small business incentive program for downtown corridor

Community Building Opportunity: Notice there's no unified Hudson Valley Business Council? We're exploring creating one. If you're interested in helping establish regular cross-county business meetups, hit reply.

Got intel to share? Forward us tips about local business moves, new openings, or expansion plans.

📅 THIS WEEK'S NETWORKING

Business-Friendly Events:

• Wednesday 6:00 PM: ConnectHV Networking Event at BEAHIVE (for creatives & professionals who hate traditional networking)

• Wednesday 5:00 PM: Ulster County Chamber Networking Mixer at Wiltwyck Golf Club, Kingston

• Thursday: Various BNI Hudson Valley chapter meetings (check bnihudsonvalley.com for locations)

Pro tip: Ulster County Chamber events consistently draw established business owners. ConnectHV attracts creative professionals and feels more like a house party than networking. Both offer different but valuable connections.

📝 CLOSING THOUGHT

Running a business in the Hudson Valley isn't just work — it's stewardship. We're building this newsletter to serve you, connect you, and elevate the work you're already doing.

Thanks for being a founding reader. Share this with one other HV business owner who should be in this network.

See you Thursday for your weekend brief.

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