To celebrate International Women's Day on March 8, we've compiled a list of women-owned businesses and organizations you can support & uplift right here in our community!
Shopping & Retail:
A shop carefully curated with you in mind and carries an array of home, apparel, gifts, and more sourced locally.
Boutique gift shop. Occasional Market - GIFT Shop Curated collections. Everyday essentials.
Sew Smart Sewing Center & The Needle Workshop & The Quilting Workshop
Sew Smart of Wausau/Rhinelander has been serving our sewing communities for over 15 years. Both locations offer a wide range of project samples to inspire your creativity, classes to teach you the tricks on how to make them most successfully, and high-quality merchandise to ensure your appreciation of the final product. We are central Wisconsin's largest creative sewing center and the preferred destination of many sewists of all skill levels.
Quilting and cross-stitch/embroidery/hardanger/needlework. Batik linen is sold by the inch for needlework. Helpful staff.
Vintage and Antique Finds | Repurposed Furniture | Boutique Clothing | Gifts and More
Shelves of Aeaea is a bookstore, herb shop, and movement studio ~ a sanctuary of personal transformation, learning, and healing with an integrated and personalized approach that addresses the whole person~mind, body, spirit.
White Giraffe Boutique is an online clothing boutique offering fun, fashionable, and comfy apparel in sizes Small-3XL. Our brick-and-mortar is located in Rothschild, WI. We are a Mother and two-daughter team, who saw a need in our local community when our mall was closing.
Discover our exclusive infertility awareness clothing line and high-quality children's clothing to celebrate the miracles we are finally blessed with.
Embracing individuality through permanent jewelry & other adornments.
An elegant bead shop. Beads and beading supplies, classes, personalized instruction, and custom-made handcrafted one-of-a-kind pieces for sale or commission.
We offer a curated selection of pre-loved high-quality books & bookish merchandise along with home-brewed coffees and goods from small businesses around the world! We BUY used books!
Antique, Vintage, Up-Cycled, Handcrafted Home Decor, Gifts, Clothing, Plants, Wine & Spirits
Food & Drink:
Just Right Cakes, Coffee, & Gifts
Ukrainian and European recipe desserts! Only natural ingredients JUST RIGHT for YOU! Come and savor our exquisite Ukrainian cakes and European desserts, and other goods made from original and traditional recipes.
Authentic Mexican street food.
A beloved Wausau staple! Breakfast and lunch. Breakfast is served all day. Fresh-baked bread daily. Homemade soup. Eat in or take out!
Exclusive beer for inclusive people. Serving unique craft beers from all over.
Forward Beverage Co. is Wausau's very own nonalcoholic cocktail venue.
Cheese Shop with Specialty Foods, Wisconsin Cheeses, Charcuterie Boards, Workshops, Gift Baskets & more. In the heart of Wausau, Wisconsin.
Caked It LLC is owned by Brittany, a home baker who started her business during the pandemic. She began decorating cakes 15 years ago and is bringing her love of sweets to Wausau! The space is always impeccably decorated & they host different events throughout the year. Stop in for a sweet treat or collaborate with Brittany to curate your perfect dessert for your special occasion!
Sugar N' Spice Cheesecakes & Coffee
Sugar ‘n Spice Cheesecakes, LLC is central Wisconsin's premier provider of freshly made, beautifully designed, delicious cheesecakes. Everything we create is artfully prepared and made from scratch, using the finest, tastiest ingredients.
Your friendly neighborhood beer bar with the largest selection of canned craft beverages in the area.
The Premier Health Food Cafe of Marathon County, Wisconsin! Original Fruit Bowls • Hot Bowls • Açaí • Coffee • Protein Shakes Superfood Shakes • Paninis • Salads • Juices • Teas, and more
Services:
Raspberry Thorn is a private tattoo studio in Wausau, Wisconsin, specializing in the art of hand-poke tattooing. We offer a personalized, slow, deliberate tattooing process that creates unique, custom designs with an organic touch.
Prismatic Tattoo is an appointment-only, queer-owned, single artist-owned private studio. Chloey specializes in linework, color, and peppershading, but can execute many different styles!
Looking for a seamstress in the Wausau Area? You’ve come to the right place! Whether you need a new zipper or your hem got undone, or you need a wedding dress or a suit tailored to you, my team and I can help!
Blume Haus studio sets itself apart by offering a multifunctional space with natural light, providing photographers, videographers, social media content creators, and artists with an unparalleled environment for their creative pursuits. We offer a wide range of equipment, such as fabric and paper backdrops, photography studio lighting, and decor/furniture.
A Black woman owned beauty, cosmetic, & personal care shop!
Organizations & Non-Profits:
Marathon County Literacy Council
An organization that provides educational information and resources to everyone through the promotion of literacy programs and supports those in need by mentoring, tutoring, teaching, and coaching.
We’re not your typical networking group—we’re a vibrant sisterhood of women who inspire, motivate, and lift each other. Together, we learn, grow, and celebrate both personal and professional success.
Our members are leaders in the Wausau area—business owners, professionals, mothers, and friends—each bringing their unique energy and passion to the table. Whether you’re building a business, growing personally, or simply looking for meaningful connections, you’ll find the support and encouragement you’ve been searching for here.
If you’re ready for amazing connections and the chance to share your business with others, we’d love to meet you! Join us as a guest at our next meeting—you’ll walk away energized, inspired, and ready to take on the rest of your day with a smile.
Women United is a circle of women committed to creating positive change for women, families, and the community. Our mission is to increase the self-sufficiency of women to improve their lives, the lives of their families, and the community as a whole.
Serving all victims of domestic violence, sexual assault, stalking, and human trafficking. Assisting with re-entering the workforce. All services are free. Services are provided to anyone regardless of gender, age, ethnicity, sexual orientation, or ability.
The best part about this list is that it is still growing! We know there are many more women-owned businesses that we missed, so let us know what we should add to this list 💗
