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09/30/2026
October is packed with opportunities to learn, connect, grow, and have a little fun with BiGAUSTIN!
From building a stronger business foundation to improving your banking relationships, choosing smarter payment solutions, understanding how AI is changing the way customers find you, and closing out the month with The BiG Tailgate, there’s something for every entrepreneur.
Coming up this October:
• Oct. 6: Start Smart begins
• Oct. 7: Small Business Banking Services
• Oct. 15: Choosing the Right Payment Solutions for Your Business
• Oct. 20: Coffee Talk
• Oct. 24: The BiG Tailgate
Whether you’re ready to sharpen your business skills, make new connections, or simply get plugged into the BiGAUSTIN community, October is the month to show up!
Save the dates, bring a fellow entrepreneur, and stay connected for registration details.
You can register at BIGAUSTIN.org/calendar
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09/30/2026
That business idea you keep thinking about? Give it a plan.
You don’t have to figure out every next step on your own. BiGAUSTIN’s Start Smart helps aspiring entrepreneurs and early-stage business owners turn “Where do I begin?” into a clearer path forward.
In this 5-week live virtual course, you’ll:
Begin building a business plan you can actually use.
Get practical guidance and ask questions in real time.
Connect with other entrepreneurs taking their next steps.
Starts October 6
Tuesdays & Thursdays | 11:30 a.m.–1:30 p.m. CT
$138 for 20 hours of live instruction
Tuition assistance is available for eligible participants.
Make October the month you move your idea forward. Explore Start Smart and reserve your spot today!
👉 https://www.bigaustin.org/startsmart
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GOOD FOOD. GOOD PEOPLE. GREAT VIBES.
It’s another Behind the Knight, presented by BiGAUSTIN!
Our staff traded the keyboard for the racetrack and headed to Circuit of The Americas for a food-tasting adventure! We can't wait for you to see the delicious food we have ready for you at our Gala on November 12th!
Now it’s your move! ♟️👇
Tag your food partners who are ALWAYS down to try something new and who will join you at our gala in November!
Get your tickets or table now: https://bit.ly/BigKnightGala
What happens behind the scenes before the big moments? Good food, great company, and plenty of tasting! 😋
Our staff headed to Circuit of The Americas for a food tasting experience and got to sample what’s on the menu while enjoying some time together.
Don't forget to lock in your tickets or table for a night you do not want to miss.
Click here: https://bit.ly/BigKnightGala
09/21/2026
💚 Monday Motivation
“This is your Monday reminder that you can handle whatever this week throws at you.”
Entrepreneurship comes with unexpected challenges, tough decisions, and moments that test you. But remember that you’ve made it through hard days before, and you’re still building.
Take this week one step, one decision, and one opportunity at a time. You’ve got this. Let’s make it BiG. 💪🏽
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💰 Financial Friday | BiGAUSTIN
🏦 GET BANKABLE: Know Your DSCR
Want your business to be better prepared when it's time to seek financing? Start by understanding whether your cash flow can support new debt.
One number used in business lending is the Debt Service Coverage Ratio (DSCR). It compares the cash available to service debt with the amount of debt payments the business must make.
At BiGAUSTIN, lending is more than access to capital. We want entrepreneurs to understand their numbers and prepare their businesses for financing opportunities.
09/18/2026
Bankers’ Breakfast was a BiG success!
This morning was about more than breakfast, it was about building relationships, strengthening trust, and bringing the banking community together around a shared commitment to entrepreneurs and small businesses.
We’re grateful to every banking professional and community partner who joined us for meaningful conversations, new connections, and a look at how we can continue creating greater access to capital and opportunity across Central Texas.
The energy in the room showed exactly why spaces like this matter. When banking, business, and community connect, BiG things can happen.
And trust us… we’re just getting started. 👀
We’re already looking forward to the next Bankers’ Breakfast and making it even BiGGER!
Everything Community. Everything BiG.
Banking relationships are about more than transactions. They’re about trust, commitment, and showing up for entrepreneurs.
Stephen Ynostrosa, VP of Community Outreach at Encore Bank , highlights the importance of building meaningful relationships between financial institutions and the small businesses they serve.
For entrepreneurs, having a trusted banking partner can mean having someone who understands their business, helps them navigate financial opportunities, and supports their growth long before they’re ready to apply for funding.
Tomorrow, we’re bringing that commitment to life.
Bankers’ Breakfast | 9:00 AM
An opportunity for our banking community to connect, strengthen relationships, and explore how we can collectively better serve entrepreneurs across our community.
Ready, Set, Funded: Get Lender Ready workshop | Presented by Encore Bank
In-Person | 11:30 AM
Virtual | 6:30 PM
We invite our banking partners across the community to join us. Because when banks invest in relationships and entrepreneurs build trust with their financial partners, we create stronger businesses and a stronger community.
Where Banking, Business, and Community Connect.
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09/14/2026
Banker’s Breakfast is this Thursday!
Bankers, this morning is for you.
Join BiGAUSTIN for an opportunity to connect with fellow banking professionals, strengthen community partnerships, and explore how we can work together to better support entrepreneurs and small businesses across Central Texas.
📅 Thursday, September 17
⏰ 9:00 AM
📍 1805 Rutherford Ln, Ste. 100
Come build relationships, exchange ideas, and expand your connection to the business community.
Where Banking, Business, and Community Connect.
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