THURSDAY EVENTS

THURSDAY EVENTS

Thursday, November 5 · 3:30 pm – 4:00 pm

Flag Raising at Spokane City Hall

Join us at Spokane City Hall as the CougsFirst! flag goes up over the city to kick off Eastside Show weekend. Open to the public, so wear your crimson and bring a friend.

Location: City Hall 808 W Spokane Falls Blvd, Spokane, WA 99201

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Friday, November 6 · 12:00 pm – 1:30 pm

CougsFirst! Networking Lunch (Exhibitors & Sponsors Only)

A private lunch for the exhibitors and sponsors who make the Eastside Show happen. Meet the other businesses on the floor and start the conversations that turn into referrals, with plenty of time left to finish setting up before the doors open. RSVPs required by Friday, October 30.

Location: Spokane Convention Center, 334 W Spokane Falls Blvd, Spokane, WA 99201

Friday, November 6 · 3:00 pm – 4:00 pm

WSU Fireside Chat with President Betsy Cantwell

WSU President Elizabeth “Betsy” Cantwell sits down with Derek Deis of KXLY 4 News Now to kick off the show. It picks up where last year’s conversation left off, with a candid look at where WSU is headed and what it means for Cougs across the region.

Location: Spokane Convention Center, 334 W Spokane Falls Blvd, Spokane, WA 99201

Friday, November 6 · 4:00 pm – 7:00 pm

CougsFirst! Eastside Show

Walk the floor and meet the Coug-owned businesses from across the region, from local shops and restaurants to service providers and growing companies. Hang out in the Tailgate Zone, meet current WSU athletes including the full volleyball team, sample new Coug-affiliated drinks, and swing by the Flatstick booth for your after party coupon.

Location: Spokane Convention Center, 334 W Spokane Falls Blvd, Spokane, WA 99201

Friday, November 6 · 7:30 pm – 9:30 pm

After Party at Flatstick Pub

The show wraps, but the night doesn’t. Head over to Flatstick Pub to keep the Crimson Takeover going with putt-putt, drinks, and the Cougs you just met. Grab your coupon at the Flatstick booth during the show and bring it with you.

Location: 618 W Main Ave, Spokane, WA 99201, a short walk from the Convention Center

SATURDAY EVENTS

Saturday, November 7 · 10:30 am

Coffee with Cougs

Keep the Crimson Takeover going! Join CougsFirst! and Cougar Collective for coffee, catch up with the Cougs you met at the show, and get fired up for WSU volleyball at Gonzaga at noon. Wear your WSU gear and Thomas Hammer will pour you a free cup of Ol’ Crimson drip coffee. Free and open to all Cougs, no registration needed.

Location: Thomas Hammer Coffee Downtown, 122 N Wall St, Spokane, WA 99201

Join us in the stands to cheer on WSU volleyball at Gonzaga, Saturday, November 7 at 12:00 pm.

Questions?
Email us at info@cougsfirst.org