Vision… Manifesting!

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From the beginning we've had several large initiatives in mind to help cultivate this community-focused movement in the Hudson Valley. I'm pleased to announce that one of those initiatives is manifesting: the creation of a new, affiliated network of the national Business Alliance for Local Living Economies (BALLE).  Keep Reading

3 Groups Celebrate 3 Years of ‘Coworking’ in Hudson Valley

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A growing worldwide movement in collaboration called "coworking" — where people work in a shared space, alone and together — is growing in the Hudson Valley. Three local pioneers are collaborating to celebrate three years of the movement in the region: BEAHIVE in Beacon and Albany; The Purple Crayon Center for Learning and Social Innovation in Hastings-on-Hudson; and W@tercooler in Tarrytown.  Keep Reading

Sustainable Hudson Valley Launches Urban Forum Series in Beacon

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To advance urban sustainability in the Hudson Valley region, Sustainable Hudson Valley is creating a new hub for fresh conversations and learning through its new Resource Center for Sustainable Communities at BEAHIVE Beacon. An Urban Forum series will take place on the second Wednesday of each month at 6PM. Presented in collaboration with the Hudson River Sloop Clearwater, the forum will provide an...  Keep Reading

Capital Region Business and Technology Community Supports Grand Opening of BEAHIVE

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BEAHIVE announces its grand opening. Tracy Metzger, a leading commercial real estate broker in Albany, transformed part of her building, located at 418 Broadway in downtown Albany, into the region’s first coworking facility serving entrepreneurs, consultants and collaborators.  Keep Reading

Hudson Valley’s 1st ‘Coworking’ Space Swarms to Albany

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We're swarming to the state capital and expect to inject some energy into Downtown Albany by March 1. Get the details in this press release on our third hive and the little soirée we're having to celebrate.  Keep Reading

‘COMMUNITY STIMULUS: Local Currency + Barter Networks’ Recap

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Current economic structures are arguably inadequate. Increasingly, communities are exploring alternatives. That was the focus of our Oct. 22 talk at the hive, "COMMUNITY STIMULUS: Local Currency & Barter Networks as Social & Economic Drivers." This is a recap of the event, from co-producer Venessa Miemis of Emergent by Design.  Keep Reading

‘CIVIC KINGSTON NY: A Forum for Engagement’

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A few months ago we convened a small group of respected civic leaders, politicians and journalists to help consciously create a vibrant community in Kingston. Our first public event was held July 14, 2011: "CIVIC KINGSTON NY: A Forum for Engagement" focused on turning vision into action. We have video of the forum.  Keep Reading