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Start the New Year Strong!

Set yourself up for success in 2024 with Coug-owned and -managed professional services.

We encourage you to Think CougsFirst! for your products, services, and hiring. “Cougle It” on the CougsFirst! Business Directory to find a business that fits your needs!


BECU* is a member-owned, not-for-profit credit union. Learn more about how they can help with banking, credit cards, loans, and more!




Secure Your Future with USI Insurance

USI Insurance is one of the largest insurance brokerage firms, delivering property and casualty, employee benefits, personal risk and retirement solutions to companies and individuals.

USI was also recently recognized as One of America’s Greatest Workplaces for Diversity by Newsweek.


Engage with WSU’s Carson College of Business

DID YOU KNOW? Each semester WSU offers ENTRP 492, a capstone course also known as Carson Business Solutions (CBS), where students provide consulting to assist small businesses!

CBS serves as a free resource to companies across the region, helping them refine their customer value proposition, drive business innovation, and develop new opportunities for future growth.

WSU is currently recruiting small businesses for the program. If you would like further information or have a small business in mind for the program, please contact Savannah Maltos, Program Coordinator.


Exhibit at the CougsFirst! Show & Career Expo

Register your booth for the 10th Annual CougsFirst! Show and the 2nd Annual Career Expo on Friday, May 10th!

Exhibit at the CougsFirst! Show to showcase your products and services to hundreds of Washington State University alumni and friends. Exhibit at the Career Expo earlier in the day too to find candidates for open positions.


Listen to the CougsFirst! Podcast

Listen to Remarkable Coug Stories on the CougsFirst! Podcast! New episodes come out every other Thursday on Apple & Spotify.

The latest episode features Todd Butler, Dean of WSU’s College of Arts & Sciences. We cover A LOT that you don’t want to miss – including interdisciplinary studies, leadership, educational experiences, mental health, and supporting students.