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Add a little Coug love to your Thanksgiving menu and support Coug businesses. The CougsFirst! Business Directory can help you find Coug-owned businesses for food, wine, event planning, and more! *CRIMSON OR CRIMSON PLUS MEMBER December After Hours in Pullman Join us at our last After Hours networking event of the year! Hosted at Etsi Bravo in Downtown Pullman…
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Here is a sneak peek at just some of the fun activities, deals, giveaways, and more being offered at the CougsFirst! Show! Visit each booth on Thursday, October 24th to enjoy these exclusive offers. Retail & Shopping Kick off your holiday shopping and buy gifts for your favorite Cougs, from Coug businesses! Crimson & Gray…
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Building Businesses and Crafting Cocktails in Pullman Co-founder of Paddock Sprits Co., Nick Lee joins us this episode to share his fascinating journey, from high school ambitions and university experiences at WSU, to creating a successful, local canned cocktail brand. Nick details the origin, development, and unique qualities of Paddock Spirits Co., the influence of…
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Get Everything You Need for Cougar Football College sports are back 🙌 Watch WSU Football games at a Coug-owned bar, or stock up for your own at-home viewing parties and tailgates. The CougsFirst! Business Directory can help you find Coug-owned businesses for these needs and more! *CRIMSON OR CRIMSON PLUS MEMBER Visit Pullman – Book a Flight!…
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Golf, Beer, and Business: The Formula to Flatstick Pub’s Success In this podcast episode, we welcome Andy Largent, the mastermind behind Flatstick Pub. Andy shares his origin story, his connection to Pullman and WSU, and how he transitioned from football to founding a unique pub that combines mini golf, craft beer, and a fun communal…
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The Ol’ Crimson Legendary Lager with Cougar Collective Board Members, Luke Wetzstein & Tim Brandle In this episode, Kelsey is joined by fellow Cougar Collective board members, Luke Wetzstein and Tim Brandle, to discuss the story behind their new beer, the Ol’ Crimson Legendary Lager. They share insights on how the beer was conceived and…
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Shop Local & Support Coug Businesses! Heading to Pullman for a weekend trip or Football game this Fall? We encourage you to support local, Coug-owned businesses while you’re in town! Search the CougsFirst! Business Directory for your products and services. *CRIMSON OR CRIMSON PLUS MEMBER Help Cougs Care for Cougs You want to see the Cougs win…
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Leveraging the Washington Small Business Development Center with State Director, Sheryl McGrath In this episode, Sheryl McGrath, the state Director of the Washington Small Business Development Center (SBDC), provides an in-depth look into the resources offered by the SBDC, its connection to Washington State University, and her own journey in the nonprofit and business sectors. Sheryl…
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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! Action Craft Experts (ACE) is a Coug-owned plumbing business located in Spokane, WA. Fearless Finance is based in Pullman, WA and offers on-demand, hourly based financial planning. Grapes ‘n Hops is…
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Understand Your Costs Conduct a thorough analysis of your expenses to identify areas where you can reduce costs without sacrificing quality. Negotiate better deals with suppliers and explore cost-effective alternatives for overheads. Read about one SBDC client who worked with their SBDC business advisor to identify how to lower costs, improve profitability and focus on…
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