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.
After a conversation with a friend on their 55th birthday, Miriam Traher decided to pursue life without regrets by becoming an artist. The ShopHERE program helped Miriam bring her passion online to share her paintings with people around the world.
Linda Hamilton is a Almonte-based artist and owner of Daydream Flowers. She handcrafts floral paper sculptures, inspiring people to reflect on their connection with nature. Through ShopHERE, Linda was able to create her own digital storefront.
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.
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.
Micah Nelson aims to bring her passion for yoga, art, and health to all her customers through her brand new website.
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.
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.
Monik Robichaud is an Acadian Canadian artist based out of Muskrat Lake, Ontario who paints wildlife to remind people of nature’s beauty. ShopHERE gave Monik an opportunity to sell her acrylic and oil paintings online with a free eCommerce website.
Krystle Moore is an emerging artist based out of Caledon, Ontario who paints local landscapes, cloudscapes, and florals. ShopHERE has given Krystle the opportunity to share these serene paintings with art collectors around the world.