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May 2024

Upcoming Happenings in the District

Welcome to the May 2024 edition of Cortex Connections! Below you will find updates about District events, amenities, offerings and operations.

 

Check out upcoming events below to learn more about ways to celebrate Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage month in the District and with the St. Louis community. May 16 join Cortex District colleagues for the Spring District Forum. District Operations is the featured topic - come to learn more about construction projects,Green Team, District security and more. You can learn more about the featured events and find additional opportunities on the Cortex District calendar

 

Want to learn more about what else is going on in the District? Have something you would like to see featured on the Cortex District Event Calendar or an upcoming Cortex Connections newsletter? Check out the District calendar and submit features here.

IN THE DISTRICT
May Events
Check out more opportunities in and around the District for May. Celebrate Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month at Cortex and with the St. Louis community. St. Louis Public Library has a month long calendar of events. Join CIC at 20 S Sarah for AAPI Food Fest on May 29. Celebrate Chinese Culture Days at the Missouri Botanical Garden May 18-19. Attend AAPI St. Louis: Past, Present, and Future on May 14 at the Missouri History Museum. Get an intro to the Theory of Systems Change at CIC's Lunch & Learn on May 21. Vegan Market is back at Cortex's PocketPark, 2 Acre Park all summer. 

IGNITE Your Startup Journey with Square One!

Are you an early-stage entrepreneur looking to validate your ideas and launch a successful business? 
 
Square One #IGNITE is here to guide you every step of the way.  Cortex’s 4-week program starts on June 3, and is specifically designed to nurture and expand your entrepreneurial skills. Connect with other small business owners, validate your idea, and turn your small business dreams into reality. Learn more about the program and submit your application today: https://bit.ly/3v8I4LU 

Meet SuperCollider

SuperCollider is a brand-new monthly event in the Cortex Innovation District that delivers a concentrated day of progress and practical learning to teams of three or more.

SuperCollider is a practical, results-oriented experience designed to enhance teamwork and drive innovation, all within the span of a single, productive day.

 

Here's what you'll do at SuperCollider:

Work: G ive your team the perfect environment to push projects forward with complimentary access to CIC’s co-working space and amenities — including private offices for teams of five or more.

LearnEquip your team with real-world business skills by attending Filament-led workshops and leave with tools and techniques you can put to work right away.

HelpStrengthen your team's culture in creative brainstorming sessions with mission-driven nonprofits, giving them fresh perspectives on their most critical needs.

DoDiscover innovative solutions for your business as you connect with peers in creative discussions where practical insights emerge from addressing common challenges together.

 

Whether you're leading a company, managing a ten-person team, or changing the world in a three-founder startup, SuperCollider will help you accelerate your work, learn new approaches, meet new peers, and collaborate on solutions with genuine impact! Register your team here for June 7. 

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Cortex Commons WiFi
Enjoy the spring weather and work from the Cortex Commons - WiFi available now! Learn more about other District amenities here

Duncan Street Work

Beginning the week of 05/06/24, Sachs Electric (ArchKey) will be working to install a new fiber optic cable along Duncan Ave between Boyle Ave and S Sarah St. 

Weather permitting, the planned duration of this work is from Monday, 05/06/24 through close of business, Friday, 05/17/24. All work will be done during the day shift, beginning daily at 9:00 A.M. and ending at 3:00 P.M. each day. There are NO anticipated street closures involved, but intermittent lane obstructions and traffic shifts will occur.

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Available throughout Cortex with a 2-hour time limit. Meters do not renew.
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