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Calling all entrepreneurs.
Innovative and collaborative startup community Geekdom is hosting San Antonio Startup Day from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Wednesday, Sept. 10, and its Q3 Incubator Showcase from 6 to 9 p.m. You can still score tickets for free with registration requested.
This quarterly event has it all: resources, networking, expert-led sessions, and free coworking jam-packed into a super fun day. (Plus, a free-play arcade featuring games hosted by the Greater Gaming Society showcasing games from local developers.)
It’s a cutting-edge sneak peek at what you can expect from Geekdom’s upcoming 10th annual SA Startup Week, to be held Oct. 13 to 17.
Just for tech experts? No. Geekdom offers real, practical, and scalable ideas for all startups across every industry.
Educator Night at the Garden | 4:30-7:30 p.m. | San Antonio Botanical Garden | Free with admission | Learn about programs for students and teachers, earn up to two CPE credits, and enjoy light bites, drinks, and live music at the Botanical Garden.
Thursday, Sept. 11
Patriot Day Ceremony | 9 a.m. | San Antonio College | Free | The First Responders Academy will hold a ceremony commemorating first responders who lost their lives on 9/11, open to the public + held on the SAC Mall outside of the Chance Academic Center.
Friday, Sept. 12
Insane Clown Posse on Tour | 6 p.m. | The Espee | $26.23+ | Come see one of the most controversial rap duos in the history of music, who rose from living on the streets of Detroit to being pop culture icons — and an unforgettable worldwide phenomenon.
Saturday, Sept. 13
Banana Ball World Tour: Party Animals vs. Texas Tailgaters | 7 p.m. | Nelson Wolff Stadium | $122+ | Come see pro banana ball players from Savannah, Georgia take on the Texas Tailgaters in this wild game like you’ve never seen it before.
Sunday, Sept. 14
Guided Bird Tour - Second Sunday | 8-11 a.m. | Mitchell Lake Audubon Center | $10 | On this guided bird tour around various habitats, guests will see at least 30 to 50 different bird species with an expert guide.
Oktoberfest at La Villita | 3-10 p.m. | Maverick Plaza | Price of purchase | This family-friendly celebration of culture and community lends the flavors of Europe paired with face painting and fun for all ages.
Saturday, Sept. 20
Taco Cabana’s World Taco Eating Championship | 12 p.m. | Taco Cabana | Free | Come watch professional eaters square off with locals for a chance for Guinness Book of World Record fame — or up to $10,000 in cash prizes.
A long-anticipated Buc-ee’s coming to Boerne has been temporarily put on hold. The zoning classification of a 5.155-acre piece of land beside the prospective Buc-ee’s site raised questions at a zoning meeting on Monday, Sept. 8, where the Planning and Zoning Commission voted to table the ratification for 60 days. (KSAT)
Coming Soon
The Shops at La Cantera — voted No. 1 shopping center in America by USA Today — celebrates its 20th anniversary this month with a flurry of activities. On Thursday, Sept. 11, enjoy rock + country band Two Tons of Steel at the Falls Stage, then the Catrina Cantera unveiling on Saturday, Sept. 13. (MySA)
Plan Ahead
Cheers. Longtab Brewing will be hosting its sixth annual Oktoberfest from Friday, Sept. 26 to Sunday, Sept. 28. The beloved Northwest Side brewery’s event will feature entertainment by Fiesta stars the TubaMeisters, a stein-holding competition, and a unique German food menu. (CultureMap San Antonio)
Number
Four. That’s how many Texas restaurants made this week’s New York Times list of America’s 50 best restaurants — with one San Antonio establishment making the prestigious cut. Isidore in Pullman Market was praised for its yuba, which “looks like ethereal ravioli and tastes like heaven.” (CultureMap San Antonio)
Biz
Newly tapped USAA CEO Juan Andrade is rolling out a leadership team restructuring for the nationally acclaimed San Antonio-based financial services group. A new “member value” team will be led by established veterans of the company as several previous executives depart. (San Antonio Business Journal)
Quoted
“We have had opportunities to seize the future... If we don’t seize that future when it’s before us, in years to come, we will be haunted by the what ifs as the future we wanted continues to pass us by.” That’s what former Mayor Ron Nirenberg had to say about Project Marvel moving forward. (San Antonio Business Journal)
Eat
Celebrate. Tex-Mex favorite Patty’s Taco House is ringing in its 40th anniversary with a $4.40 special featuring two cheese enchiladas with rice and beans, available now through Wednesday, Dec. 31. The restaurant will also hold its formal 40th anniversary celebration on Monday, Sept. 15 with music, cake, and prizes. (MySA)
Seasonal
Inclusive theme park Morgan’s Wonderland does it all, and does it well — especially Halloween. This year, the park’s annual Halloween bash is back and better than ever, running every Saturday from Sept. 27 to Oct. 31 with costume contests and spooky season activities for the whole family.
Deal
Attention, “King of the Hill” fans. To celebrate the new season on Hulu, Whataburger is offering a limited-time deal this week only — a free No. 2 Whataburger (Hank’s favorite) with purchase of a medium fry and medium drink, now through Friday, Sept. 12.
Sports
Texas A&M stuns Utah State with dominant 44-20 victory. Is a deep playoff run on the horizon for the Aggies? Get the latest news, analysis, and insider information for the Texas A&M Aggies with Locked On’s daily, team-focused podcasts.
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This former Zillow exec is targeting a $1.3 trillion market
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Austin Allison’s Pacaso has already earned $110 million+ in gross profit to date. | Image provided by Pacaso
Austin Allison sold his first company to Zillow for $120 million. Now he’s building another real estate innovator in Pacaso.
Pacaso has already made $110 million+ in gross profits to date by disrupting the $1.3 trillion vacation home market, and the same big investors that backed Uber and eBay have already invested.
But unlike Austin’s previous companies, everyday investors (like you) can invest in Pacaso as a private company. Over 10,000 individuals already have.
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I unapologetically love The Shops at La Cantera and am so excited to witness the 20th anniversary festivities afoot. Beyond Tiffany’s and Tory Burch, there’s a restaurant or dessert stop for every taste: Whiskey Cake, Yard House, Kona Grill, Cheesecake Factory, Amorino Gelato.
You can quite literally have your cake and eat it too — so it doesn’t surprise me one bit USA Today readers voted it the No. 1 best shopping center in America this year.
‡‡Finance “investment method” disclaimer: This is a paid advertisement for Pacaso’s Regulation A offering. Please read the offering circular at invest.pacaso.com. Reserving a ticker symbol is not a guarantee that the company will go public. Listing on the Nasdaq is subject to approvals. Comparisons to other companies are for informational purposes only and should not imply similar success. Under Regulation A+, a company has the ability to change its share price by up to 20%, without requalifying the offering with the SEC.
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