Success Stories
Amidst a growing call for digital transformation accelerated by the COVID-19 crisis, the ShopHERE program has supported businesses and artists across Ontario with their very own online stores. Find some of our graduate success stories below and see how we help participants succeed online. Learn more about the program here.
LastCast is a proud Canadian-owned fishing apparel company.Owner's Kelley and Chad had no experience with eCommerce but with the help of the ShopHERE Program they have launched a new website that they feel is going to help them expand their business!
Michelle Foster
June 29, 2023
Studio 22 Aesthetics all started as a vision after the owner Alex Somers was able to step back and reflect on her 16 year long career in the aesthetics industry during the pandemic.
Michelle Foster
March 21, 2022
Feature Text: Frustrated by the difficulties of sourcing stylish and high quality products, Krysten Brunski founded Local Accent, a home and lifestyle brand based in Hamilton, ON. Krysten was able to create and manage her online store with ease.
Gloria Gao
June 21, 2021
This small business owner is on a mission to revolutionize the dating world, and no were not talking about another new app. Soltera Ring is an accessory that identifies a person as single. This brand new product can be found on the new online store!
Digital Main Street
March 26, 2021
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
