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.
Sonyo means granddaughter in Korean. To Jacqueline, the creator of Sonyo Food Co. it's the continuation of culture and tradition through a new generation. Jacqueline is using her new Shopify website to promote her product and help pay homage.
Michelle Foster
January 31, 2022
Laila Ghattas is a Toronto-based designer creating clothing for mature women to transform their self-image and nurture confidence in comfort. With the help of ShopHERE, Laila was able to pivot from event-driven sales to increase her eCommerce.
Digital Main Street
January 10, 2022
Christine Jemyn is a Toronto-based artist who is passionate about expressing the miracle of nature and bringing joy and bright colours to people’s homes. After cancelled exhibitions, she turned to ShopHERE to help her build an online presence.
Digital Main Street
December 20, 2021
From conception to reality, founder and owner of Pretty Little Secrets Beauty, Dianne Nguyen, helps Canadians highlight their true beauty by embracing one’s natural features.
Edgar Melo Santeliz
November 29, 2021
Szonja Vucsetics is a Hungarian-Canadian artist and art educator based in Toronto, Ontario exploring our relationship to land as the place that holds our stories.
Digital Main Street
November 17, 2021
Jordan Clarke owns Enarmoured, a handcraft jewellery brand based in Toronto. Inspired by ancient armour, she creates elegant and unique pieces of wearable art. With the help of ShopHERE, Jordan was able to execute her vision for an online store.
Digital Main Street
November 03, 2021
Bone & Quill is an indigenous family-owned handcrafting business based out of Toronto, Ontario. Through ShopHERE powered by Google, Bone & Quill was able to grow their artisan craftsmanship and online presence side by side.
Digital Main Street
November 02, 2021
After many years of working in a hair salon, Lily Tan, owner and hair stylist of Good Hair Design discovered her true passion was to help others improve their self-esteem and confidence. She can now do so more than ever with her new online store.
Michelle Foster
October 26, 2021
Micah Nelson aims to bring her passion for yoga, art, and health to all her customers through her brand new website.
Julia Over
October 19, 2021
