Success Stories
Amidst a growing call for digital transformation accelerated by the COVID-19 crisis, the ShopHERE program has supported businesses and artists across Ontario 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.
With the support of the ShopHERE powered by Google Program, Kelly Ware transformed their passion into an impactful online business. Explore their hand-painted skull-themed artwork and join their journey of healing and acceptance.
Juliana Restrepo
September 20, 2023
With the goal of taking charge of their schedule and service style, Bickerton established Carolyn’s Hair Salon in Orilla, Ontario. Bickerton joined the ShopHERE powered by Google Program to put their services online and better reach their customers.
Amal Khurram
September 13, 2023
London-based business Trinketry offers handcrafted jewelry with the goal of enabling individuals to always carry a piece of nature with them. They reached this goal with a new online store built through the ShopHERE powered by Google program.
Akashjot Basanti
September 06, 2023
Victoria Grant, after finding health and healing through Kemetic wellness, accomplished the goal of sharing healing through energy work. Victoria brings Toronto-based FreQueency Healing to the public by with a ShopHERE-built website.
Amal Khurram
August 30, 2023
Green Things, a family-operated garden center in Brockville, ON, excels in lawn and garden services. With the support of the ShopHERE powered by Google program, Donna White enthusiastically presents her business digitally, reaching a wider audience.
Rania Malik
August 23, 2023
Mariella Comparelli, owner of Toronto-based Pink Maison Meno Spa showcases their business with a new website. The ShopHERE powered by the Google program made the website creation process seamless by supporting with the task of going digital.
Shanzey Imran
August 16, 2023
Anna K. Hodsdon is an artist and owner of Magnolianna Art, in Cornwall, Ontario. She says that the ShopHERE powered by Google program has made her art more accessible to buyers and has been an incredible blessing in her career.
Sebastian Chow
August 09, 2023
Kamini Weltner, founder of StarApple Candle Co., sells handcrafted soy candles with Caribbean, Canadian and bookish vibes. After accessing the ShopHERE program, she was able to create a new website and take control of her brand’s digital identity.
Joey Marasigan
August 02, 2023
From twenty-three years of expertise and cultivating comes the wonders of Judith Rioux-Wilson's business, Curiously Made. Follow Rioux-Wilson's journey bringing her Peterborough art studio to the world through the ShopHERE powered by Google program.
Amal Khurram
July 26, 2023
