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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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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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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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Help us welcome these Coug businesses! Support these new members & “Cougle It” on the CougsFirst! Directory. We encourage you to “Think CougsFirst!” for your products and services! Automotive Consulting Financial Planning Food & Retail Real Estate *Crimson or Custom Lead Sponsor Join the Network Learn more about our membership options and how we can…
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Think CougsFirst! for Vacations, Staycations, and Travel! Looking for ways to make the summer even better? Book a vacation, enjoy outdoor activities, and support Coug Businesses. The CougsFirst! Business Directory is here to help! Boating & Fishing Golf Hotels & Vacation Rentals Travel & Transportation Sports & Recreation *Crimson, Crimson Plus, or Custom Lead Sponsor…
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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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How to Succeed in the Hospitality Industry with Anthony Anton Did you know hospitality is a massive part of WSU and the WSU culture? We have one of the top hospitality programs in the nation and are in the top 10 in the world! In this episode, we’re shining some much-deserved light on the service…
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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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Planning a BBQ or holiday gathering this summer? Stock your cooler, feed a crowd, and support Coug Businesses. The CougsFirst! Business Directory is here to help! Beer/Cider/Wine Catering Events & Entertainment Photo & Video Food Retail/Online Pool & Landscaping Travel & Venues *Crimson or Custom Lead Sponsor Order Custom Branded Apparel Get customized merchandise for…
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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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