Cortex Innovation Community

Observe. Understand. Preserve. 🐦

Explore birds in our 200-acre district at the inaugural Cortex Bird Walk on Tues 9/22, from 7–8 a.m, beginning at Cortex Commons (4270 Duncan).

Hosted by the Cortex Bird Strike Task Force, this morning walk will offer an opportunity to observe local birdlife, learn from Urban Conservation Specialist Matt Barton and discover how the Task Force is working to advance biodiversity and reduce bird strikes to zero in the Cortex District.

Bring binoculars, walking shoes and water. All are welcome!

🎉 SAVE THE DATE! Fiesta @ Cortex is coming October 7!

Mark your calendars as we honor and shine a spotlight on the people, businesses, traditions and cultures helping shape St. Louis.

📅 Wednesday, October 7
⏰ 5–7:30 PM
📍 Cortex Commons | 4280 Duncan Ave.
🎟️ Free and open to everyone

Come support Latino-owned businesses, discover the cultures and traditions represented across our region, connect with local organizations, and enjoy music and dancing along the way. Special thanks to our Fiesta partners: CIC - Cambridge Innovation Center Hispanic Chamber of Commerce Metro St. Louis STL Para Ti Hispanic Festival, Inc. St. Louis, MO BioSTL

There’s plenty to experience—and everyone is welcome. 💜 See you there!

September brings a fresh lineup of events and ways to plug into community at Cortex. 💡

From Food Truck Tuesdays to meetups, office hours, and other events exploring connected mobility, AI, entrepreneurship and intentional leadership -- there’s plenty happening across the District this month. Plus, networking and professional development opportunities make it easy to plug in, meet new people and keep growing.

Looking ahead to October, don't miss Fiesta @ Cortex as we celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month! 🎉

📅 View the full events calendar here: http://www.cortexstl.org/events and follow along in Instagram Stories for weekly reminders.

Consider this your reminder to step away from your desk tomorrow! 🌞🪩🤘🥤🕺🌮

Lunch Party is happening at Cortex Commons, and there’s a lot waiting for you outside*: Seoul Taco, live music from Vinyl Revolution and dessert from Patty's Cheesecakes and slushies from PureChill.

Yes, it’ll be hot — but the Cortex team will have shade and bottled water available to help keep you cool!

Grab lunch. Dance a little. Get dessert or a slushy. Then head back to work feeling like you actually took a lunch break.

Tomorrow, 11am-1pm at Cortex Commons. Bring your team and come join us! 🪩

*Due to the local heat advisory, the Puppy Playdate has been postponed. We look forward to welcoming our furry friends to another in the near future!

We're officially ONE WEEK away from Lunch Party at Cortex! 🎉🌞🕺📢

Come celebrate the close of summer at Cortex Commons with:
🌮 Seoul Taco
🎶 Live music from Vinyl Revolution
🐾 Puppy Playdates presented by Animal Protective Association of Missouri (APA)

And JUST ADDED!
🍧 PureChill
🍰 Patty's Cheesecakes

Grab a colleague, round up some friends and come enjoy a midday break outside. There's food, music, puppies and plenty of summer left to enjoy.

Tuesday, Sept. 1 | 11AM–1PM
Cortex Commons | 4270 Duncan

Mark your calendar, invite a friend and come party with us!

Cortex is coming together to support our neighbors in Colombia. 🫶

Through August 28, CIC - Cambridge Innovation Center and Cortex are partnering with STL Santos and Alianza Colombia STL to collect donations for Colombians impacted by the recent earthquake.

Want to help? Drop off needed items at a CIC St. Louis front desk at 4220 Duncan, 4240 Duncan or 20 S. Sarah. Swipe ➡️ for the full list of requested donations or make a monetary contribution here: https://checkout.square.site/merchant/MLNDBD1PQZPQQ/checkout/E5WNQMFLHENQUUHGTSXUAGZN?src=qr

Together, we can lend a helping hand when it’s needed most. Thank you for your support.

Caring for a loved one can come with big questions—about mental health, planning, aging and what comes next.

TOMORROW, join CIC - Cambridge Innovation Center and Cortex for our monthly Lunch & Learn, with August's topic, "Caring for Caregivers: Mental Health & Planning at Every Stage".

Hear practical guidance from mental health counselor Katrice Kendle and elder law attorney Nikki Mitchell, with resources and strategies to help caregivers navigate every stage with confidence.

RSVP now and join us for an informative lunch designed to support caregivers at every stage: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/caring-for-caregivers-mental-health-planning-for-every-stage-tickets-1992431452108?aff=oddtdtcreator

☀️ One more Lunch Party? Absolutely.

We’re sending summer off the same way we got it started -- with a lunchtime celebration at Cortex Commons! Join us September 1 for food from Seoul Taco, live music from Vinyl Revolution and puppy playdates with Animal Protective Association of Missouri (APA). 🌮🎶🐶

📅 Tuesday, September 1
⏰ 11 a.m.–1 p.m.
📍 Cortex Commons, 4270 Duncan

It’s good food, good music and very good reasons to get outside. Bring your work crew, Cortex will bring the party!

Start your workday with coffee, fresh air and good company! ☕☀️🚶

Have you thought about stopping by Cortex Coffee + Walk but haven't made it yet? TOMORROW morning is the perfect time to give it a try.

Whether you've joined us before or have never attended, this is an easy, low-pressure way to connect with other professionals, enjoy the outdoors and start your morning on the right foot.

Here's what to expect:
- A FREE coffee, tea or favorite beverage from Park Avenue Coffee
- Casual networking with fellow innovators and neighbors
- An optional guided walk led by Living Well STL beginning at 8:30 a.m.

Invite a colleague, meet someone new or simply take a break for yourself. We hope to see you there!