Businesses of all sizes bank free at Amplify. | Photo provided by Amplify Credit Union
Implementing the banking and treasury management tools needed for businesses + nonprofits of all sizes can be costly — but it doesn’t have to be.
Recognizing this challenge, the experts at Amplify Credit Union have introduced a new product line to make these essential tools more accessible for businesses of all sizes.
As the first and only provider of fee-free commercial banking in Central Texas (or anywhere in the country), it’s safe to say that Amplify is making money moves.
How it works
Businesses and nonprofits in Central Texas can continue to earn competitive interest rates on cash reserves through Amplify’s high-yield savings and certificate of deposit accounts.
In a rapidly changing landscape, the one-on-one business support offered by Amplify’s banking team ensures that tomorrow’s opportunities will never catch your team off-guard.
Photo provided by Amplify Credit Union
Support you can count on
Banking solutions are not one-size-fits-all. The good news? Amplify offers fully customizable features to ensure that each organization’s specific needs are met.
With dedicated banker support available through their virtual branch, including one-on-one consultations, financial decision-makers can focus more on growth and less on day-to-day account management — with the added bonus of local support and expertise.
Take the first step
Ready to tailor your organization’s banking experience? Schedule a one-on-one consultation to discover how fee-free commercial banking can help you take your business to the next level.
Grow Green Garden Volunteer Workday | 9:30-11:30 a.m. | Zilker Botanical Garden | Free | Help keep the Zilker Botanical Garden beautiful by planting, mulching, weeding, and updating signage.
Creed | 7 p.m. | The Moody Center | $77+ | Both 3 Doors Down and Mammoth WVH will join this rock band on their “Are You Ready?” tour.
Saturday, Nov. 16
Chelsea Handler | 7 p.m. | ACL Live | $29+ | Get ready to laugh when the comedian and television host stops in Austin.
Mariah Carey’s Christmas Time | 7:30 p.m. | The Moody Center | $40+ | I don’t want a lot for Christmas, except tunes from the beloved holiday singer herself.
Monday, Nov. 18
Big Boi | 9 p.m. | ACL Live | $54+ | Spend an evening with the American rapper, best known for being one half of hip-hop duo Outkast.
Friday, Nov. 22
Can I Kick It? | 7 p.m. | Republic Square | Free | Bring your lawn chairs and blankets to listen to a DJ set before watching “The Last Dragon” under the stars.
Look out, west Austin — a new Southwestern bar and grill is coming to town. Teddy’s will serve delights like duck confit flautas and stuffed quail when it opens at 1601 W. 38th St. on Monday, Nov. 18. Make a reservation.
Traffic
Weekend commuters, be advised of closures due to the Texas Book Festival this weekend. Sections of Colorado Street, Congress Avenue, and other Downtown streets near the Capitol will be closed for the state’s biggest literary festival. See the map.
Try This
Spurs fans, we’ll see you at the Spurs watch party at Parlor & Yard on Tuesday, Dec. 3. Don your Spurs gear and get a free drink ticket + the largest group to check-in will win a party bus trip to an upcoming Spurs game. RSVP for free.
Edu
The final round of PSAT scores came out yesterday, Nov. 14. Students should check in with their school counselor, the BigFuture School app, or College Board account to see their scores. Psst — don’t miss our advice to future college freshmen. (Austin American-Statesman)
Pets
The Tail of Lights Holiday Bazaar is 12-5 p.m. this Saturday, Nov. 16, at The ABGB. Enjoy holiday-themed events, shop vendors + adopt pets. Speaking of...Austin Pets Alive! is waiving its adoption fees now through Sunday, Nov. 17.
Sports
The Spurs will take on the Texas Legends tonight at the H-E-B Center. Who are you cheering on? Get the biggest stories every day from the local experts of the San Antonio Spurs with Locked On’s daily podcasts.
Wellness
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A Lilly in bloom
Tiger Lilly features locally-sourced vintage furniture and artwork. | Photo courtesy of Tiger Lilly
In case you missed it, there’s a new event venue + cocktail bar in town. Tiger Lilly is now open at 400 Colorado St., taking over the space where cocktail bar Estelle’s once operated.
Fans of the former Estelle’s will be pleased to hear that the layout, furniture, and decor inside the locale remain nearly identical. The space features:
Who is behind Tiger Lilly? You’ll recognize Matt Wolski and Pursuit Concepts for the Racquet Social Club and Parlor & Yard.
In addition to events, the space will also serve as a cocktail lounge open Thursday through Saturday, 6 p.m.-2 a.m. Looking to plan an event? Fill out a contact form or check out our guide to wedding venues around Austin.
The Buy
The Buy
The best early Black Friday deals added this week to Nordstrom. We’re seeing: athletic leggings, SKIMS bodysuits, ballet flats, cashmere gloves, and kitten heels.
Here’s your feel-good story of the week, Austin. An injured hawk will fly another day, thanks to the Austin Fire Department and the Austin Wildlife Rescue.
The red-tailed hawk was injured when it was caught in a kite string. It should be released after a flight test in the coming days. The flight test entails checking the symmetry of the wings and its turning ability.
