Success Stories
Amidst a growing call for digital transformation accelerated by the COVID-19 crisis, the ShopHERE program has supported businesses and artists across Canada with their very own online stores. Find some of our graduate success stories below and see how we help participants succeed online. Learn more about the program here.
Based in Toronto, Ontario, The Deccan Label is a loungewear brand with inclusive sizing, sustainable manufacturing practices and South Asian inspired prints. Aparna turned to the ShopHERE powered by Google program to help take her business online.
Dave O'Neil, owner of Good Rising Honey in Welland Ontario, joined the ShopHERE powered by Google program to build a website and integrated e-commerce shop. Online he shares the importance of honeybees to the well-being of our environment and health.
PartyMamas Event Decors, created by Joanne Bagong-Xhani in Collingwood, Ontario provides balloons designs and decorations for events. Through the ShopHERE program powered by Google, Joanne has a beautiful website and the skills to update it herself.
Skot MacDougall is an award-winning Sarnia based contemporary artist that has worked in both commercial and fine art for over 25 years. With the help of the ShopHERE powered by Google program he’s brought his artistic expression to the web.
Mouna from Ottawa turned Asturaad Clothing into a digital success with the ShopHERE Powered by Google, empowering many through fashion.
Tara Sacharzewski found incredible support for her business, The Crusty Witch, located in Hamilton, Ontario, by participating in the ShopHERE powered by Google program.
The Kovalev brothers, owners of LOONA Sunglasses, are redefining eyewear with their handcrafted wooden sunglasses. The ShopHERE powered by Google program, facilitated new steps on their journey into the digital landscape.
Caroline Andrews decided that it was time to give her business, Emporium Vitreum Enamel Supply, a fresh start. The ShopHERE powered by Google program was able to provide expert support to take the e-Commerce business to the next level.
Based in Waterloo, Ontario, Ezgi Demircan Ozelcaglayan is the proud owner of Reconnect Beauty. Ezgi turned to the ShopHERE powered by Google program to get help with building, running and managing her online shop.