KEEP UP! It's cool to see entrepreneurs chase their dreams and small businesses flourish, though it can be hard to keep up with what's new in town! Here are some of the new area businesses that have opened in 2023. (Pictured: Abraxas Wax)

We’re fairly lucky in the Chippewa Valley to be home to a bustling community of small businesses that continue to cultivate unique spaces, experiences, and – around this time of year, especially – great gifts! We’ve all got our go-to favorites, but since the start of 2023, quite a few retailers have opened up in the area. Here are some of those new-to-us shops to add to your holiday must-stops!

Eau Claire:

• Abraxas Wax (320 Graham Avenue) – records/music 
• Tag Flip (218 N Dewey Street, inside of Passion Board Shop) – vintage clothing
• Dotters Books (307 S Barstow Street ... Dotters isn't new to the Valley, but it is in a newly-renovated building in a different part of town!) – books
• 715 Flame (3192 London Road) – vintage clothing
• Legacy Hair & Beauty (1235 Menomonie St., Suite H) – beauty
• Elly & Lula Boutique (2217A Fairfax Street) – boutique clothing
• EC Vintage (100 N Farwell Street) – vintage clothing
• Lot 3 Mercantile (205 Gibson Street) – vintage decor, home goods, and clothing
• The Pink Daisy (1420 Fairfax Street) – boutique clothing
• Planette Kids (100 N Farwell St., Suite 116) – kids boutique clothing

Menomonie:

• Dragon Tale Books (216 Main St. East, Suite A) – books
• Fiber Lab (301 Main St. E, Suite A) – textiles
• TC Vintage (630 S. Broadway Street) – vintage wares
• Lil Bit of Everything (305 Main Street East) – boutique clothing

Chippewa Falls:

• Bridge Street Arts & Gifts Cooperative (304 N Bridge Street) – locally-made art
• The Pretty Peach (521 N Bridge Street) – vintage-style clothing, beauty services
• Calm & Collected (508 N Bridge Street) – CBD products
• The Juggery (16 W Columbia Street, inside Collective Charm) – zero-waste products