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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!

Clearwater Summit Group is based in Spokane Valley, providing residential and commercial landscape design and construction. They also provide maintenance services, including mowing, pruning, fertilization, and more!

Falk Mind Strength Coaching – created by former WSU quarterback Luke Falk – provides mind strength training services for athletes and coaches nationwide.

Framework Social provides custom coaching to business owners to set the groundwork for their social media success. Get the guidance and tools needed to navigate the ever-changing landscape of digital marketing!

iHeartMedia is the #1 audio company in the United States and is home to many local radio stations, including KJR-FM in Seattle.

Moore Wealth Management is based in Yakima, WA and provides investment, financial, and insurance planning.

Next Step Invest is a gamified mobile app designed to teach financial literacy through personalized interactive and risk-free learning. *They were also one of the 2025 WSU Business Plan Competition winners!

Proforma Good Wood Marketing is a promotional product distributor based in Spokane, WA.

The Breakfast Club is located in Moscow, ID and has been a beloved local spot for over 25 years, serving classic breakfast favorites daily.

VELOCIPEDE Architects is a Coug-owned architecture firm based in Seattle, WA. They provide architectural services for a variety of projects, like remodels, new builds, and ADUs.

Business Tip: Focus on Employee Engagement

Motivated employees drive business success. Do you have a system for regular check-ins with your employees to give and receive feedback on how things are going? Research suggests that while salaries are important, employees are usually looking for more than a paycheck. Focusing on employee engagement through open and transparent communication, recognizing contributions and achievements and encouraging professional development can go a long way in reducing employee turnover.

Your local Washington Small Business Development Center (SBDC) has multiple no cost or low cost resources to help you drive business success. An SBDC expert business advisor can help you brainstorm ideas and create a step-by-step plan to support stronger employee engagement in your business success.

Learn More

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.

Save the Date & Exhibit at the Spokane Show

Join us at the Spokane Convention Center for the CougsFirst! Show on Friday, November 7th. Don’t miss out on this chance to showcase your brand and expand your reach within the Coug community!

This event is more than just a trade show. It’s a chance to spark conversations, forge meaningful relationships, and drive your business forward with the power of the CougsFirst! Business Network.

Exhibitor registration is now open! Reserve your booth early and score an Early Bird discount – only available until August 15th.

Register to Exhibit