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.
Melissa Jean, owner of Melissa Jean Art, has always exhibited paintings in Kenora, Ontario. Deciding to showcase her art digitally is the most exciting adventure she has ever experienced. She now shares her enchanting artworks with the world.
Tania Sharmin
September 20, 2021
Naughty Florals is an eCommerce store that combines hand-painted watercolour florals, cheeky sayings, and stationery. Heather Brassington felt overwhelmed starting her own website, but with the help of ShopHERE she was able to make it come to life.
Digital Main Street
September 13, 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
Art by Ceri, showcases the genius and talent of Ceri Lamplugh. An artist based in Guelph, Ontario, who has been blowing people’s minds for more than 20 years with her art and thanks to the ShopHERE Program has been able to find success online.
Edgar Melo Santeliz
September 02, 2021
Brighton, Ontario’s Jacqueline Birk turned her hobby of designing drinkware into an eCommerce business. With the help of the ShopHERE Program, she launched her store Nanny Made It to share her spectacular creations with a wider audience.
Abdullah Idrees
August 12, 2021
Connii’s Craft Studio is an eCommerce store that offers handmade plushies, crochet and knitted goods, stickers, washi tape, and more. Her signature crafts are bright and animated, and are sure to bring a smile to your face!
Jenny Mai
August 11, 2021
Inspired by her love for all things Bohemian, Juliet Wallace created Boho Tide, a fashion boutique offering unique apparel, accessories, and décor. Juliet has launched her new Square online store to reach customers across Canada!
Gloria Gao
June 11, 2021
Monique Neumann, took the COVID-19 lockdown as an opportunity to pursue a long-lasting dream – to start her own art business. Monique designs her own product molds and then crafts her pieces with unique items from her local beach.
Jenny Mai
June 01, 2021
Sony Johny, creator and artist behind Sony’s Studio, shares her skills as both an illustrator and calligrapher with people around the world using her new Shopify store.
Julia Over
May 03, 2021
