What they call their work
What they do
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Professional Membership and Association Benefits 2 activities
- Offers tiered membership with access to benefits and resourcesProvides tiered membership levels (Starting Up, In It Together, Dedicated & Driven) tailored to women entrepreneurs at different stages of business growth, including free and paid options. Membership includes access to events, educational content, and digital badges for promotion.
- Provides co-working and event space access discounts for membersOffers members free daily co-working access and discounted monthly memberships and conference room rentals at CoWork Kingston, as well as discounted event and space rentals at the River Valley Arts Center and Beehive Collective, with enhanced benefits for higher-tier members.
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Professional Association Capacity Building 1 activity
- Facilitates peer-to-peer mentorship and advisory supportEnables peer-to-peer advisory relationships among members to encourage the exchange of practical business advice, strategies, and insights, fostering a collaborative environment for entrepreneurial growth.
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Professional Networking Events 1 activity
- Hosts networking events and builds professional connections for women entrepreneursOrganizes and hosts networking events such as coffees, panels, and workshops to foster professional relationships and idea exchange among women entrepreneurs in the Hudson Valley. Creates environments for members to connect, share experiences, and build supportive business networks.
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Business Member Promotion Services 1 activity
- Maintains a searchable online directory of women-owned businessesOperates and maintains a searchable online directory of women-owned businesses and female-identifying business leaders in the Hudson Valley region, with filtering by tags, location, and keyword. The directory is integrated into a member portal for profile management and visibility.
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Member-Focused Advertising Services 1 activity
- Provides advertising and media benefits to membersOffers advertising discounts and a $240 credit for qualifying members through a partnership with Chronogram Media, enhancing visibility and marketing opportunities for women-owned businesses.
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Women's Empowerment and Leadership Development 1 activity
- Provides educational programs and workshops for women entrepreneursOffers live and recorded workshops, expert-led sessions, and educational resources to support the personal and professional development of women entrepreneurs. Includes a virtual learning library and video content on topics such as marketing, pricing, branding, and resilience.
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Women's Leadership & Career Advancement Networks 1 activity
- Supports a community of over 3,000 women entrepreneurs through organizational operationsManages and supports a professional network of over 3,000 women leaders and entrepreneurs in the Hudson Valley through administrative management, member services, and operational infrastructure.
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Who they work with
- Beehive Collective Partner — Offers discounted event and space rentals and community memberships for HVWiB members.
- Chronogram Media Partner — Provides advertising discounts and promotional credits for HVWiB members.
- CoWork Kingston Partner — Offers discounted co-working access and event space for HVWiB members.
- Community Capital of New York Partner — Hosted an information session on access to capital for HVWiB members.
- Founding Partners Partner — Group of individuals who provided early financial and strategic support to establish HVWiB as a nonprofit organization.
- Founding Partners Partner — Individuals who provided early financial and leadership support to establish HVWiB as a nonprofit.
- Founding Partners Partner — Organizations or individuals providing foundational financial support of $500 or more to enable program development and organizational transition.
- River Valley Arts Center Partner — Provides discounted space rentals for HVWiB members.
- Simply Leap, LLC Partner — Founder Lauree Ostrofsky is affiliated with Simply Leap, LLC, which supports women in launching meaningful careers and businesses.
- Stilwell Photography Partner — Photography partner documenting HVWiB events and member gatherings.
How they approach the work
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- Education and Peer-Supported Capacity Buildingmethodology: peer_powered_learningBy combining educational programming with peer-to-peer advisory networks, we strengthen business decision-making and resilience, because structured learning combined with lived-experience insights produces deeper entrepreneurial competence and sustained engagement.
- Peer-Aligned Growth Modelmethodology: peer_tiered_networkingBy grouping women entrepreneurs according to business revenue and development stage, we foster more relevant peer connections and targeted support, because shared challenges increase the effectiveness of mutual learning and resource exchange.