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.
Steven Iseman was born and raised in Toronto, Ontario and started a new venture being an artist after leaving a career in law. Through the ShopHERE Powered by Google program, Steven’s eCommerce store has brought him unique opportunities.
Digital Main Street
October 12, 2021
Emma Rose Bennett’s salon was closed for four months due to COVID-19. Creating hair accessories was her creative outlet and she decided to open her Toronto-based online store, Rose & Rain Accessories, with the assistance of the ShopHERE program.
Digital Main Street
October 05, 2021
Nathalie Casciato aims to bring your pets healthy, natural, and sustainable products to both protect them and their future earth.
Julia Over
September 10, 2021
A pandemic hobby turned into an online store! Artist Donna takes her new business to the next level with the help of the ShopHERE team to create a beautiful website to showcase her work.
Samantha-Rose Martin
September 08, 2021
Charles Musa, owner of World of Daily Essentials, recently got an eCommerce store up and running in no time thanks to the ShopHERE Powered By Google Program. World of Daily Essentials is a one-stop shop for home and closet essentials...
Jenny Mai
August 10, 2021
Soft & Butter specializes in skin products that are formulated with indigenous herbs and plants and made with BIPOC skin problems in mind. The brand was created by Jasmine Swimmer during the pandemic and you can find her products on her online store.
Gloria Gao
July 27, 2021
Muse Self-Care offers items made with unique plant essences blended into beautiful products designed for your well-being. Thanks to the ShopHERE Program, founder Rowan now has an online store to sell her unique products.
Brigette Aguilar
July 23, 2021
Dumpling’s Treats was created when Susan and her family struggled to find safe and healthy snacks for their dog Dumpling. With help from the ShopHERE Program, Dumpling’s Treats launched their online store and is widely available across Canada!
Gloria Gao
June 24, 2021
VeroDee Flair specializes in high-quality, handcrafted items manufactured in Canada. Owner Deann is excited to donate a portion of her sales to Plan International, and is using her new online store to share her message country-wide.
Brigette Aguilar
June 14, 2021
