The Hunt Street Journal

Over the last few months, you've most likely heard an influx of reasons as to why people are leaving their jobs, restructuring their lives post-lockdown, and choosing between having more quality time with their loved ones by seeking out job opportunities that serve...

As many of you may now know, Ashley has departed her position as the Hunt Street Station Community Manager. She has decided to make the decision to place her efforts full-time in her own business, Moxy. While it is bittersweet to see her leave, we will nonetheless...

Who runs the world!? … I think we all know the rest. Oh, what the heck, I still need to say it... WOMEN! I mean none of us would be here if that one special lady didn't bring us into the world, right? Women are strong. Women are intelligent. Women are admirable. Women...

This year’s black history month theme is Black Health and Wellness – set by the Association for the Study of African American Life and History (ASALH). A task that I had no idea was even being done. A task that this organization has been researching and setting for...

Starting the year off on the "right foot" can be a challenge for all of us. Fortunately, another one of our core values here, at Hunt Street Station, is Member Success. "We help our members build better businesses through teaching, learning, and sharing resources."...

As vaccines helped us open back up in 2021, we were all able to spend more time together and do more of the things we love. As a space designed to bring people together, we found that especially refreshing! This year, we were able to host more events, welcome more new...

The weather may just have turned, but we’re already thinking about making the holidays special at Hunt Street Station! This year, we’re proud to once again host the Hunt Street Station Giving Tree, but we’re also very excited to announce our Christkindl Market! Read...

Sometimes you just need to get outside and play in the dirt! Supporting the local community is one of Hunt Street Station’s core values. We regularly schedule clean up days and other volunteer opportunities to help contribute to the surrounding neighborhood. Last...

Fall is a great time to get back to routines. After the chaotic fun of summer, full of impromptu road trips, weekends up north, and evenings with friends, cooler evenings and longer shadows seem to call for a more orderly pace. Routines help us in many ways, from...

Experiencing tremendous growth over the last several years, the coworking industry, especially in Detroit, leaves entrepreneurs, non-profits, and small businesses spoiled for choice. The process of choosing the right coworking space can actually be a little daunting,...

To many, this is a new idea, still foreign to the world of business. To others, it has been here for a while and is finally getting the recognition that is warranted. For me, I am somewhere in-between. I learned about the idea of coworking about five years ago when a...

Written by Holly Wickham When I see the rainbow window displays at corporate banks, I wonder if those same places would have denied my partner health benefits just 6 years ago before the marriage equality act. This doubt comes from a place of fear and survival...

There is much to be mourned about the effects of COVID. But just as a forest fire gives new seedlings light and space to grow, so does an economic downturn provide space and opportunity for new businesses to make their mark. As the vaccinated world reopens, and people...

This week we’re celebrating Earth Day. And since it’s the place we all call home, we think everyone should celebrate it! To that end, we’ve created a list of 6 ways you can join in to celebrate, improve, and protect our planet. Hunt Street Stations has done all these...

Black History at Hunt Street Station We wanted to take a moment to share a black story with our readers involving Hunt Street Station. This is a story of a police officer named Ben Turpin, the historic 3rd police precinct's first-ever black police officer. There isn't...

Intro Into Coworking Nobody forgets their first. I remember when we met on that warm day 5 years ago. I walked down St Clair street, stepped in the door, and looked up. There were people drinking whiskey, zipping around on electric hoverboards, and the room was full...

Mcdougall-Hunt Neighborhood Update Good things are happening in the McDougall-Hunt neighborhood. As a community of close-knit neighbors and stakeholders, we have been coming together regularly to address issues and find workable solutions in our community. Throughout...

Winter is coming! If you're a Game of Thrones fan, you can't read that line without experiencing some sort of mixed nostalgia and trauma. Most of us could have never prepared ourselves for the debacle season 8 performance, but we can prepare ourselves to not be...

Macro Connect & Virtual Learning Macro Connect has spent the spring and summer in close collaboration with both educators and technology providers and we have a few well-vetted recommendations that will help you make the most of a virtual learning environment....

From our Community Manager, Alex Mayo. "Good Afternoon Members, I wanted to send everyone an email regarding the recent events surrounding police brutality, and the death of George Floyd, Breonna Taylor, and so many others. I encourage you to take a moment to read...

Happy Earth Day! We love mother Earth at Hunt Street Station. We believe it's our job to be more than just a profitable business, but one that is ethical and environmentally friendly. It's not enough to just talk about making changes, we must act. That's why each...

Hunt Street Station's Response to COVID-19 As the world moves through this time of crisis, we are keeping a close eye on the Novel Coronavirus and are taking proper precautions to ensure the safety of our members and community. We realize, however, many businesses and...

Why Core Values Matter You've probably heard of them before. Whether it be with the organization you work with, or perhaps you even have core values that govern your own life. A select list of words that withhold the fundamental beliefs of an organization or...

We're dreamers of the day T.E Lawrence once said, "All men dream, but not equally. Those who dream by night in the dusty recesses of their minds, wake in the day to find that it was vanity: but the dreamers of the day are dangerous men, for they may act on their...