Business Member of the Month

February Business Member of the Month:

CougsFirst!
Pullman, WA
(208) 290-1271
cougsfirst.org

CougsFirst! is a non-profit business network that encourages Washington State University alumni and friends to Think CougsFirst! for products, services, and hiring.

Through a combination of special events, social media and advertising CougsFirst! provides a network for WSU alumni and friends to connect and interact in a positive business environment.

CougsFirst! was started in 2011 with the intent to build a framework that facilitates business networking with WSU alumni and friends, students and the university itself. It educates WSU students, alumni and friends about businesses -owned, -managed and -affiliated with WSU alumni.

Many people know CougsFirst! for their annual trade shows. In 2022, the organization took a big step toward growth by hiring Tony Poston as the first executive director. This opened the door to a variety of new options for the membership to engage in referrals, education, networking, hiring, events and discounts 365 days of the year. The value of a CougsFirst! membership has grown exponentially with these new opportunities.

There are many ways to participate in the network, including: join as a member (starting at just $100), listen to The CougsFirst! Podcast, exhibit at or attend the trade shows and career expo, post and search for jobs or internships through the member hub and website, look to do business with CougsFirst! members listed in the directory, join the newsletter mailing list, and follow on social media.

You can get details on all of the opportunities to engage with CougsFirst! on their website at www.cougsfirst.org.