Say Hi to Our Community Ambassador: Zabrina Mercado
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Newburgh-bred Zabrina is a "caregiver in many ways," and she'll be a friendly, caring presence at our Newburgh hive. Keep Reading ➞
Member Bzzz Interview: Ahmad Free-Cohen
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Ahmad became part of the Newburgh hive as one of the founding members of the community group Melanin Unchained, which holds regular meetings at the hive. Keep Reading ➞
Say Hi to Our New Community Activator: Sami Aviles
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Sami will leverage her nerdy, operational superpowers and joyful charm to help BEAHIVE run smoothly and have greater impact in the community through our programming. Keep Reading ➞
Member Bzzz Interview: Jason Otero
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A designer and educator, Jason was the first founding member of our Newburgh hive, moving in his design studio when we opened at the start of 2021. Keep Reading ➞
Member Bzzz Interview: Katie Parent
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A licensed therapist, Holy Fire Reiki Master, empowerment coach and motivational speaker, event planner, psychic-medium, and sound healer (whew!), Katie joined the Beacon hive in February 2021. Keep Reading ➞
Member Bzzz Interview: Alexandra Kelly
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A full-time editor who also co-owns Liberty Street Bistro and Newburgh Flour Shop with her chef husband Mike, Alex joined the Newburgh hive in February 2021 soon after we opened. Keep Reading ➞
Member Bzzz Interview: David Michaelis
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An award-winning writer, primarily of full-length narrative biographies, David joined the Beacon hive in March 2021. Keep Reading ➞
Member Bzzz Interview: Mariam Bhacker
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A human rights advocate, Mariam first joined the Beacon hive in 2017, then transferred to the newly swarmed Newburgh hive in 2021. Keep Reading ➞
Solidarity > Charity: Mutual Aid Beacon
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One of the encouraging things to come out of COVID is the rise of mutual aid networks around the country, including one in Beacon. Keep Reading ➞
Reopening + Rethinking the Office: Pinnacle HR’s Move to BEAHIVE Illustrates an Accelerating Trend
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Even before the pandemic upended the office, companies were rethinking traditional leases and transitioning to coworking spaces. The trend will only accelerate. Keep Reading ➞