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.
With the inevitable cancellation of in person events, artist Prada needed an effective way for The Prada Gallery to have a strong online presence, while still maintaining her brand. She now has this with an new ecommerce website on Shopify!
Ekua Sekyere
November 30, 2020
Foley Music and Arts is a multifaceted company, offering piano and music theory lessons to all age groups. Wendy acts as voice talent for descriptive video in addition to being a professional opera singer. She also sells original acrylic paintings!
Ashika Verma
November 26, 2020
Avery Dawn, a mixed media artist, found comfort in creating art. She realized the power of art in healing the mind, body and soul and looked for a way to share that incredible power with others. She now has an online store to share her message!
Kristina Adel
November 26, 2020
The Queens Beeswax works to provide customers with all-natural beeswax candles that are ethically sourced and kind to the earth. They also promote healthy living and are committed to providing non-toxic and eco-friendly products, now found online!
Sara Reynolds
November 25, 2020
Karn Goode is bringing a little bit of luxury into your daily life with her luxury silk face scarves. You can find her products on her new Shopify store, set up with the ShopHERE Program.
Julia Over
November 06, 2020
Cindy, the entrepreneur behind Green Cabin Pottery, draws inspiration from the North shore of Lake Superior where she lives. With her new Shopify online store, she's excited to be able to reach a wider audience with her pottery.
Kristina Adel
October 16, 2020
Starting out with hand-made custom quilts for babies of family and friends, Denise had to pivot her business in the past few months to include masks and lanyards too. She's excited for the new possibilities her ecommerce online store can bring.
Kristina Adel
October 05, 2020
An artist collective Humble & Hungry, a platform for budding artists to showcase their passion for music, is also a space where owner Mehmi shares his knowledge of overcoming and dealing with life’s many challenges, primarily through music.
Ali Zafar
September 18, 2020
MaRiTama HOME offers a wide range of hand-painted products and custom painting services, and understands the importance of the online market. Lina is now able to reach a broader audience and sell her products on Shopify with ShopHERE.
Paige Fernandes
September 11, 2020
