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First-Time Chippewa Falls Initiative Encourages Visits To Small Businesses
16 Jan 2026
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Shake off the post-holidays slump and get rewarded for shopping local by snagging the Downtown Winter Passport, a first-time initiative created by and for a number of Chippewa Falls small businesses.
The “passport” – available to pick up for free at all participating businesses – doubles as an invitation from local purveyors to the wider community: Customers can earn a stamp by making a $10 (or more) purchase at any of the participating businesses.
By racking up at least four stamps, patrons can turn their passport in for a chance to win $100 cash.
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