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.
Flow State Bike Co is a licensed coffee bar and bike shop in the village of Arkell near Guelph, Ontario. Through the ShopHERE powered by Google program they were able to refresh their online store and implement e-commerce solutions.
Trey Bunke
January 03, 2024
Owner of Chez Sylvie Naturals, Sylvia Langley, developed natural, simple skincare products. Sylvia knew that to bring awareness to her product she needed to build an online presence – this is where the ShopHERE powered by Google program came in.
Amal Khurram
July 05, 2023
The Garden Shed started by owner Heather Smith is a small business based in Guelph, Ontario. Heather’s passion for helping her friends and family with their gardens turned into her creating her own business doing exactly that.
Shanna Alliman
July 11, 2022
Danielle Joworski’s business is focused on helping women feel more comfortable shining the spotlight on themselves. To increase their visibility in a way that makes them stand out, be seen, heard and found, all while feeling authentic to themselves.
Michelle Foster
January 24, 2022
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
Brothers Brewing Company is more than just a brewery; it’s also a bar, bottle shop, and a communal hub. They offer workshops, music and entertainment, accompanied by one of their 12 taps of house-brewed craft beer. They now have an online store!
Valentina Navas
December 11, 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
Dirtbag Baseball Nation sells apparel and training aids, operates a podcast called Baseball Evolution, a YouTube channel called PWDDirtbags, has a blog, and provides training to players, parents and coaches. Find them on their new online store today!
Olivia Delbello
October 28, 2020
