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.
Olfate provides luxurious teas by combining the art-making of perfumery to create innovative fine tea blends, and is the first of its kind. The recently launched a brand new online store, and owner Chaina is excited to share her passion!
Ekua Sekyere
March
26,
2021
Arepas, made from pre-cooked cornmeal and stuffed with different ingredients, are a Venezuelan flagship. Thanks to the ShopHERE Program, Carla and Maria's Arepa Ink can now be found online and their customers can order directly from their website.
Valentina Navas
February
24,
2021
The ShopHERE Powered by Google program not only assisted Lorena in creating a fully-functional online store, but it also gave her the digital marketing tools she needed to connect with the busy parents who can benefit from Amamil in Toronto.
Justine Riley
February
23,
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
Jennifer Arnold offers it all at her micro-bakery The Sweet Kitchen in Lindsay, ON with her new e-commerce website. Jen recently became a tech-savvy baker with curbside and delivery options on her Shopify online store.
Kristina Adel
November
26,
2020
From a pop-up style coffee and espresso catering business to a new online shop, this entrepreneur is doing everything he can to give his business a digital transformation. Learn more about his ShopHERE journey.
Kristina Adel
November
20,
2020
What started originally as a butcher shop, has blossomed into your one-stop-shop for quality meats, specialty groceries, and a variety of homemade oven ready meals and soups. Check out their new online store for all that plus catering opportunities!
Olivia Delbello
November
04,
2020
Protein cookies that taste as good as they are for you, now online with the help of ShopHERE Powered by Google Program. The digital transformation lets True Nutritionals showcase their products to a large online community of like-minded consumers.
Sara Reynolds
October
05,
2020
Chatham-Kent community bakery known for their delicious muffins and scones are able to sell their products online thanks to their new e-commerce store on Shopify, and knowledgeable ShopHERE Helper.
Kristina Adel
September
08,
2020
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