Coworking Offices: What Are They?

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Coworking offices have revolutionized the way professionals work, offering shared office environments where individuals and businesses can collaborate, network, and thrive. Coworking spaces can provide flexibility, amenities, and a thriving community—making them ideal for freelancers, startups, and remote workers. The Coworking Model Most coworking spaces operate on a membership basis, offering options like hot desks […]

FIRST Robotics Competition: How The Cora Group Empowers Local STEM

Robot for FIRST Robotics at Practice Field at Cora Group Building

At The Cora Group, we believe in the power of innovation, collaboration, and community. That’s why we are proud to support the next generation of STEM leaders through the FIRST Robotics Competition—an international challenge that pushes students to design, build, and program robots while fostering teamwork, creativity, and problem-solving skills. What is the FIRST Robotics […]

Discover Cora Grid: Premium Coworking Offices in Waterloo

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The Cora Group is proud to introduce Cora Grid — premium coworking offices in Waterloo designed for startups, entrepreneurs, and small teams in the research and technology sectors. Located inside evolv1, Canada’s first zero carbon office building, Cora Grid offers the perfect blend of modern design, professionalism, and sustainability. A New Standard for Coworking in […]

Celebrating R+T Park Tenants: Recognized Among the World’s Best Employers

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At The Cora Group, we proudly celebrate our R+T Park community and its exceptional tenants. Four tenants—OpenText, SAP, Huawei, and Airbus/NAVBLUE—have been recognized on Forbes’ 2024 list of the World’s Best Employers. This prestigious award acknowledges companies prioritizing a positive workplace culture, employee growth, and well-being. Recognizing Leaders in Innovation and Employee Satisfaction Forbes’ annual list honours […]

A New Chapter for R+T Park: Welcoming a Regional Hospital

The announcement of a new Regional hospital at the University of Waterloo’s Research and Technology Park (R+T Park) marks a significant milestone for the Kitchener-Waterloo area. This development will enhance the Region’s innovation landscape and economic vitality, making it a prime location for businesses and talent. The Impact on Local Innovation The Cora Group is […]

New Daycare Facility at CORA Building

Daycare at the CORA Building

A new daycare facility at 375 Hagey Boulevard within the CORA Building will open in early 2025. This initiative aims to provide a valuable resource to our workspaces and reflect our commitment to offering amenities that support the diverse needs of our tenants and their families. Addressing the Daycare Shortage Finding reliable childcare can be […]

Exciting Updates at The Cora Building and evolv1

Welcome new tenants to our community

We are thrilled to share some fantastic updates about our vibrant community at 375 Hagey Boulevard and evolv1. Our buildings continue to attract innovative and dynamic companies, enhancing our reputation as a hub for forward-thinking businesses. Here’s an overview of the recent activities and new additions to our always evolving community. New Leases and Welcoming […]

Canadians are ready to go back to the office, and so are we!

Office Space at 375 Hagey Blvd

It’s a fact: the return to offices is a growing trend, as demonstrated by the latest results from a survey by Cisco Systems Canada Co., revealing a noticeable shift in Canadians’ attitudes towards returning to the office. Data analysis showed that 64 percent of workers express support for a return mandate, indicating a growing willingness to […]

evolv1’s Energy Production Skyrocketed

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What does work from home (WFH) mean for a sustainable building? WFH for a sustainable building doesn’t mean everything stops. It means the sustainable building continues to work at harvesting energy, but pivots to provide the produced energy to where it is needed the most.   On Saturday, August 14, 2021, evolv1 produced 4,920 kWh, more than […]

evolv1, Now Home to its Own Exhibit

A Photovoice Study: Investigating human factors in the evolv1 green office building The Cora Group, evolv1 developer and owner,  would like to express gratitude to the amazing team: Esther Abel, Kai Reimer-Watts, and Dr. Simon Coulombe for coordinating and leading the evolv1 Photovoice study. Of course we would also like to thank all the participants […]