Chippewa Valley Equality Initiative
Support Underrepresented Business Owners This Mother's Day
Looking for last minute Mother's Day gifts? This Mother's Day, shop one of the many local businesses owned by underrepresented individuals in the Chippewa Valley. Below is a list of a few places that offer products or gift certificates that would be perfect for Mother's Day. You can check out the full list of local BIPOC and LGBTQIA+ businesses HERE.

Aja Beads (Indigenous Owned) | WEBSITE
Earrings by a queer local, practicing indigenous beadwork.
Bizaanide'ewin Beadwork & Supplies (Indigenous Owned) | WEBSITE
Being an Anishinaabe woman from the south shores of Gitchi Gami (Lake Superior), I am predominantly influenced by Ojibwe traditional art styles and designs.
Created by Cween (Black Owned) | 715-529-0685 | Eau Claire, WI | WEBSITE
Created by CWeen, LLC, produces hand made skin care and hair care products including Healthy Hair Elixir, Whipped to Perfection Shea Butter and more!

Dinaseed (AAPI Owned) | 715-456-1241 | E8994 US Hwy 12, Elk Mound, WI | WEBSITE
DinaSeed, LLC is a locally-owned seed shop in the Chippewa Valley area. We are unique in selling a wide range of seeds, gardening supplies, flowers and fresh, organic produce.
Eclipse Salon (Black Owned) | 715-450-7078 | 1427 Spooner Ave, Altoona, WI | WEBSITE
Eclipse Salon is dedicated to providing exceptional salon services. We pride ourselves on being up to date on the latest trends.
Fern Westover (LGBTQIA+ Owned) | WEBSITE
Handmade polymer clay earrings. Statement pieces for statement personalities.
Itohan's African Hair Braiding (Black Owned) | 507-312-9470 | 930 Galloway St., Eau Claire, WI | WEBSITE
Offering the latest in braiding, sew-in, crochet, extension, and all things hair.

Mary Nails (AAPI Owned) | 715-230-9090 | 2633 N Clairemont Ave, Eau Claire, WI | WEBSITE
Local nail salon offering a wide variety of designs and styles
Sahlan (AAPI Owned) | 715-514-3434 | 2705 Birch St. Eau Claire, WI | WEBSITE
SahLan was established in 2018 by Lan Pham Vu in order to offer a full nail care and treatment salon for Eau Claire and surrounding communities with an emphasis on service quality and infection control.
Unicorn Eclipse (AAPI Owned) | WEBSITE
Cute & dreamy stickers from locals: Chia + Hleeda Lor
V&V Nails (AAPI Owned) | 715-495-5192 | 325 Riverfront Terrace, Eau Claire, WI | WEBSITE
Local nail salon offering a variety of services and styles
View the full list of local BIPOC and LGBTQIA+ businesses HERE.