Success Stories
Amidst a growing call for digital transformation accelerated by the COVID-19 crisis, the ShopHERE program 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.
Funny Bones Games Lounge and Café (Funny Bones), owned by John Lee and Laurie Bradford, is a board games lounge located in South Etobicoke at 3029 Lake Shore Blvd West.
Hannah Elhamahmy
November 09, 2022
Nana Florist is a family-owned flower business. With the help of the ShopHERE Program Nana Florist has officially launched a new website, on a new platform that they feel they can truly succeed with and can help grow their business.
Michelle Foster
October 31, 2022
Fitness is an Ontario-based business that helps people reach their fitness goals by providing excellent exercise clothing and workout routines.
Dimas Chirinos
September 19, 2022
Timothy Watts has taken his passion for cycling and his love for the city of Toronto and turned it into his own business called Cadence & Volta. Timothy joined the ShopHERE powered by Google program with hopes to take his business online!
Michael Assaf
August 17, 2022
Tatiana Jankowski is the owner of Heartsease Nutrition, a wellness snack company established in Toronto, Ontario. With the help of the ShopHERE powered by Google program Tatiana’s business was able to undergo a digital transformation.
Shanna Alliman
July 25, 2022
The Brides’ Project is a social enterprise that provides the best of both worlds for each bride as they raise money for cancer charities and help brides say yes to the dress with a more socially conscious and environmentally sustainable option.
Michelle Foster
May 16, 2022
As a passionate gardener and urban plantlife admirer with extensive experience in luxury fashion, Ashleigh Paluka founded Helloplants in 2021. Through her venture, she aims to share her love for plants and the joy they can bring to people’s lives.
Digital Main Street
May 09, 2022
The OATS Kafé is a coffee shop in Toronto offering artisan beverages, ethically sourced coffee, and authentic Vietnamese food. Through the ShopHERE Program, Jolie Tran was able to expand her reach with online ordering and retail sales.
Digital Main Street
April 14, 2022
Kalon Ceramics is an innovative female-owned Canadian business specializing in handmade and unique pottery pieces. The Toronto-based ceramics business has been able to reach their customers online with the help of ShopHERE.
Digital Main Street
February 28, 2022
