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.

A Digital Transformation That Has Helped Empower Women of Colour and Working Moms

Amy Pacitti is the founder of Wrapped With Amore, located in Ottawa, Ontario. Wrapped With Amore was created after Amy had her daughter and found there were limited options for business maternity-style clothing.

by Sukhvir Shergill February 01, 2023
Tech Support For Small Businesses From A Small Business - Techity Consulting

Ruth Aliu at Techity Consulting provides services to small business owners that need help with identifying technology needs & solutions for their businesses.

by Tom Vigonich January 30, 2023
Opening Economic Doors for Small Businesses Online

With support from the ShopHERE powered by Google program, this Ottawa-based professional services company created a website to match the business entrepreneur Keith Parker always wanted.

by Livia Sente January 23, 2023
A Digital Spark to Your Leadership Journey - Light Your Leadership Inc.

Lisa Anna Palmer founded Light Your Leadership Inc. which specializes in delivering keynotes, coaching, mentoring, and training programs to empower people of all ages, levels backgrounds to elevate and scale their leadership.

by Dominique Carlos December 21, 2022
A Gallery Director Turned Pattern Maker Goes Online with Print on Demand

5ive-On Designs has only been in business since 2020, originally creating prints for masks and clothing, but owner Patti recognized that in order to expand her market she needed to create an eCommerce store.

by Somera Muzaffar November 28, 2022
Expanding into the Digital World

Built on a tradition of parametric design and sustainability, DSS Studio aims to expand (pun intended) its eco-futuristic structures into the digital landscape with ShopHERE powered by Google.

by Aidan Astridge October 19, 2022
Turning a Passion for Art and Calligraphy into a Business

Marie- Andree Brisson, preferably known as Mabz is an artist and the owner of Chalked by Mabz, based in Ottawa, Ontario.

by Ariane Ignacio September 21, 2022
A Life Passion Turned Into A Career

Gayle Kabloona is the creative mind behind Uyagaqi, an Ottawa-based artist and business that sells beautiful handmade prints, and ceramics inspired by Inuit culture.

by Dimas Chirinos August 15, 2022
Ottawa Tennis and Lawn Bowling Club: Playful Apparel Online

Ottawa Tennis and Lawn Bowling Club (OTLBC) is known as one of the hidden gems in Ottawa, Ontario. OTLBC launched the online store in 2021 with the help of ShopHERE, taking inspiration from the club and applying it to their online apparel store.

by Digital Main Street March 02, 2022

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