New CougsFirst! Business Members – February 2025

Help us welcome more Coug businesses!
Support these new members & “Cougle It” on the CougsFirst! Business Directory. We encourage you to Think CougsFirst! for your products, services, and hiring!

Jim Carey Creative is a graphic designer, specializing in wine label design. You may also recognize Jim’s work on Ol’ Crimson Legendary Lager and Ol’ Crimson Coffee!

Brenda Devlin Real Estate with Windermere Southern California offers specialized services in helping people find their ideal homes in the Greater Palm Springs area.


Thomas Hammer Coffee Roasting Co. has been roasting and serving delicious, local coffee since 1993. They have 20 locations spreading across Spokane, Cheney, Pullman, and Moscow.
Business Tip: Evaluate Resource Allocation

Take stock of your resources, including budget, time, and team capacity. Identify areas where resources can be optimized or redirected to support high-priority initiatives. This proactive approach will prepare you for a productive second quarter.
When Shannon Grover was starting her business, The Lakewood Bookstore, she reached out to SBDC business advisor Ann Zimmerman for help with resource allocation and so much more. “She kept me sane,” Shannon said about her work with Ann. “I cannot begin to properly articulate how much she did to help me get started.”
The Washington SBDC is a program of Washington State University and provides no-cost, confidential business advising to any small business owner in the state who wants to start, grow or buy/sell a business. Contact the Washington SBDC today to speak with an expert advisor whose only agenda is to help you succeed.
Power Lunch: Capital for Cougs
Enjoy a plated lunch between the festivities at the CougsFirst! and Carson College Power Lunch. Network with business leaders and Coug professionals while learning more about different types of capital investments and funding options for your business.
Choose between an individual seat, or a full table for your business, colleagues, or friends. Register today to join us!