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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.

Going Digital To Give The Gift Of One Less Chore

Nicarno Francis is the owner of Avondale Cleaners and Alterations, a dry-cleaning business, that went digital to best serve their customers and give the gift of one less chore to do.

by Amisha Soni July 20, 2022
How Tangles Untangled Their Setbacks: A Story of Online Growth

Tangles Hair Salon & Spa is a community-based hair salon located in Holland Landing, Ontario. Sharon Bates, the owner of Tangles opened the salon when she was 19 and the salon continues to thrive in the community 19 years later!

by Hannah Elhamahmy July 13, 2022
Balance Your Mind Body & Soul

The Organic Beautique is dedicated to providing an exclusive experience of natural and organic products. The Organic Beautique team believes that everyone should take care of themselves inside and out.

by Michelle Foster June 27, 2022
Helping More People Find Their Path To Canada

BEAM Canada Immigration Consulting was created to help people go through the Canadian immigration process and to find a way to come to Canada. It also focuses on helping people who are already in Canada and want to bring their family.

by Michelle Foster June 13, 2022
“Win-Win:” Allwin Printing Modernizes Their Website

Kamal Abbasi has always wished to have a modern website but the quotes were too high. With the help of the ShopHERE Program, Kamal was able to build a new website for his printing business.

by Digital Main Street March 09, 2022
Ottawa Friends Successfully Complete 100 Luxury Pop-Up Picnics

With indoor dining closed and events on hold, picnics have been a great and safe alternative to gathering outside with friends. Luxury pop-up picnics have gone viral on social media as a new aesthetically pleasing way to upscale outdoor gatherings.

by Brigette Aguilar July 26, 2021
Ontario Flowers Bloom Into Cyberspace

Instead of having to manage multiple platforms, Ashlee Smith's brand-new online store consolidates eCommerce tools that integrate consultation scheduling apps, handle floral delivery bookings, and direct customer inquiries straight to her phone.

by Abdullah Idrees July 15, 2021
Local Welder Brings Structural Art Into Your Home

Weld Done+ melds art and structural welding to bring you one of a kind designs. Creator Cyreks, is excited to introduce you to their new Square online store where you can find unique, handmade pieces for every occasions.

by Julia Over April 08, 2021
Adapting Legal Services For The Digital Space

Thanks to the aid of the ShopHERE Powered by Google Program, Abiodun’s business can provide clients with information on immigration services, small claims court, employment issues, human rights and many other legal matters online!

by Ekua Sekyere March 22, 2021

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