Sometimes you have an awesome idea in your head, and you think “why doesn’t this exist in my town?” And sometimes, upon googling, you realize: not only does it already exist, it is way more awesome than you were imagining in your head! A few weeks ago, I was thinking how cool it would be if there were some great collaborative workspaces around. Well it turns out there are, indeed, some great workspaces in Fresno! Today we’re taking a closer look at Hashtag Fresno!
I had not heard of the Hashtag Fresno workspace until I was recently looking around on Bitwise Industries’ website. (More about Bitwise in a minute.) Hashtag Fresno “provides a convenient, local work space for individuals, teams, and small businesses with all the productivity-boosting amenities of a downtown office, without the hike.” They are a modern space in downtown Fresno where you can work or collaborate. Perfect for those of us who don’t have an office, but kinda wish we could chat at the water cooler every once in a while. ? I was so excited when I saw what Hashtag was all about, that I had to get in touch.
So, I got connected with Carley through the Hashtag website, and she set up a little tour for me. (This tour is something you can take, too, it’s not just for big time bloggers like me. ?) I wanted to see the space in person, and learn more about what they offer.
So, I met up with Carley at the Bitwise Industries south stadium in downtown Fresno. Hashtag is part of Bitwise Industries. If you don’t already know about Bitwise Industries, they are the “mothership of technological education, collaboration, and innovation in Fresno.” If you visit their “about us” section, you’ll see the words at the top of the page “this is how you change everything.” They have a vision to push Fresno in the right direction through education and technology, and they are totally succeeding! It’s really exciting to see how they are encouraging growth in Fresno.
Bitwise is cool on the inside and outside. 🙂 
A nice little cafe greets you when you step inside Bitwise. I just love the modern industrial look inside this place. 
Carley took me from the main Bitwise campus to the Hashtag location a couple blocks away. I got to ride in the coolest golf cart I have ever been in. 🙂
We took the stairs down to the workspace, and got to look around.
Here’s just a glimpse of the space. The actual space continues much farther than the video shows. There are conference rooms for meetings, a kitchenette with free coffee, and super fast wifi. There are so many different types of seating arrangements if you need to mix it up while you work. Such a cool space!
To see more shots of the inside of their work space, check out their website! (https://hashtagfresno.com)
Perhaps my favorite part of the space is their amazing outdoor patio. This patio is private, and surrounded by office buildings, so it’s a perfect work environment. 
There’s even a hammock! 
Hashtag is located on Kern between Van Ness and L Street near some other great businesses. Tree of Life and Char Burger are right there to grab a quick lunch. 
We haven’t tried Char Burger yet, but that’s definitely on our list! They are open weekdays from 11:00am-2:00pm, so you have to catch them while they’re open! I’ve heard nothing but great things. Can’t wait to check it out!
If you want to learn more about Hashtag and their membership options, check out their website! (https://hashtagfresno.com/membership/) I really appreciate that Hashtag offers day passes! How perfect for people who might not need a space everyday, but still might enjoy having a space to get away and focus now and then! My next step is to get a day pass and try to knock out some projects I’m working on. ? Keep doing awesome things, Hashtag Fresno! See you all next Friday!
