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Help Us Welcome These New Members!

More Coug Businesses Joined the CougsFirst! Network Support these new members & “Cougle It” on the CougsFirst! Directory. We encourage you to “Think CougsFirst!” for your products and services! Apparel Financial Services Food & Retail Health & Wellness Lawyers Photographers Real Estate & Property Management *Crimson or Custom Lead Sponsor Exhibit at the CougsFirst! Spokane…

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Support Pullman Businesses This Fall

Make a Trip to Pullman This Fall & Think CougsFirst! Many fun events are coming up soon in Pullman, including the National Lentil Festival, WSU Week of Welcome, Cougar Football Saturdays, and more! We encourage you to Think CougsFirst! and support local Pullman businesses while you’re in town. Find below a list of member businesses…

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Coug Businesses to Help You with Home Improvement Projects

Get Fall Ready & Think CougsFirst! Let a Coug professional handle your home, garden, and renovation tasks. The CougsFirst! Business Directory can provide you with recommendations for these needs and more! Architects & Construction Cleaning Services Furniture & Decor Interior Design & Renovation Landscaping & Yard Care Mortgage Painting Pool, Heating, & A/C Property Management…

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How A Family-Owned Business Found Success Through Diversification

Podcast EP. 30 with Taylor Monson Jackson Growing up and eventually working for your family’s business is no small feat. Especially when this Washington farming heritage owns and runs multiple different brands in a variety of industries. But what roots everything together is family, farming, and giving back to the community. Yet those burning questions…

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Podcast EP. 29 – Jerry Martinez

Why Everything You Do is Relevant Experience for Your Career with Jerry Martinez Imagine getting into college by the skin of your teeth, throwing yourself into all the extracurricular activities available to you at university, switching majors three times until you find the right fit, going abroad (and traveling out of state) for the first…

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Think CougsFirst! for Hiring

CougsFirst! is all about Cougs supporting Cougs. We encourage WSU alumni and friends to Think CougsFirst! for not only products and services, but hiring too! Wouldn’t it be great if you could work with more Cougs? If you have open positions on your team, or if you’re looking for a new role, Think CougsFirst! Discover…

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The History of CougsFirst!

CougsFirst! has a captivating history rooted in the vision and camaraderie of our founders – Jack Thompson, Glenn Osterhout, Robbie Tobeck, Mike Bernard, Paul Dent, and Kyle Basler. They came together with a shared belief in the unique bond that unites Cougs and were inspired by their collective experiences as WSU alumni. Shortly after, this…

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Maximize Your CougsFirst! Membership

Unlock the Full Potential of Your CougsFirst! Membership Being a part of the CougsFirst! Community is not just about joining a network; it’s about leveraging a valuable resource to grow your business, expand your network, and connect with like-minded individuals who share the same passions.  We want to share with you some effective strategies to…

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New CougsFirst! Members – June 2023

Help us welcome these Coug businesses! Support these new members & “Cougle It” on the CougsFirst! Business Directory. We encourage you to “Think CougsFirst!” for your products and services! Beer, Wine, & Cider Event Planning Services Insurance Non-Profit & Fundraising Restaurants & Bars Real Estate & Mortgage Sports & Recreation Travel & Lodging *Crimson or…

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Podcast EP. 27 – Greg Porter, CBIZ

Defying the Odds & Finding Success in Taking Risks with Greg Porter If you enjoy football, business, and finding success in failures, consider this your sign to tune in to this newest podcast episode!  We’re talking to WSU alumni (class of ‘82) Greg Porter, Certified Public Accountant, Certified Valuation Analyst, and Master Analyst in Financial…

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