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.
Devin Patel turned to the ShopHERE powered by Google program to venture into the digital world for their small business, Friendly.eco. This Unionville, Ontario business specializes in eco-friendly wooden cutlery and other kitchenware products.
Akashjot Basanti
May 31, 2023
Indigenous-owned craft business, Wapiti Homestead, use their creative skills their unique handmade items to customers. With support from the ShopHERE powered by Google program, they were able to build an online store to start selling online.
Nigel Pannek
May 24, 2023
Angela’s Skincare Inc, was born from the need for health-focused skincare products suitable for all seasons. Annieca Edwards, Angela’s Skincare owner, shifted their brand online by launching an online store with the ShopHERE powered by Google program
Stacie George
May 17, 2023
Owners of the family-run restaurant, The Saucy Pot, have been able to expand their reach beyond their neighborhood and provide customers with the convenience of shopping at any time through the creation of an online store.
Sukhvir Shergill
April 19, 2023
Sandra is the owner of Corentin Candles in Toronto. The ShopHERE powered by Google program helped her transform her digital presence, making her handcrafted luxury soy candles available to more customers across Canada.
Sukhvir Shergill
April 12, 2023
If a picture’s worth a thousand words, then Group of Seven- and Monet-inspired artist Robert Alan Lariviere’s collection of contemporary fine art spares no detail in conveying the beauty of Canadian landscapes, rural scenes, and wildlife.
Livia Sente
April 05, 2023
Determined to be closer to home with family and to help their community access more healthy food options, this husband-and-wife team took shovel to soil and hand to keyboard to start up a flourishing family-owned and operated small business.
Livia Sente
March 29, 2023
Shane Harideen, otherwise known as Spade, is a Hip-Hop artist, producer, video director, videographer, and clothing line owner from the GTA. He is the founder of his own Music Company, KNWLDG, in which he releases all of his music exclusively.
Tom Vigonich
March 22, 2023
As a principle, Mahmoud and Zaid believe gadgets can simplify life around us and make things more enjoyable for everyone. With this passion, they started Smarty Gadgets Inc. with the goal of providing useful products to their community.
Tom Vigonich
March 15, 2023
