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.
Green Things, a family-operated garden center in Brockville, ON, excels in lawn and garden services. With the support of the ShopHERE powered by Google program, Donna White enthusiastically presents her business digitally, reaching a wider audience.
Rania Malik
August 23, 2023
Kamini Weltner, founder of StarApple Candle Co., sells handcrafted soy candles with Caribbean, Canadian and bookish vibes. After accessing the ShopHERE program, she was able to create a new website and take control of her brand’s digital identity.
Joey Marasigan
August 02, 2023
Sandra is the owner of Corentin Candles in Toronto. The ShopHERE powered by Google program helped her transform her digital presence, making her handcrafted luxury soy candles available to more customers across Canada.
Sukhvir Shergill
April 12, 2023
As a principle, Mahmoud and Zaid believe gadgets can simplify life around us and make things more enjoyable for everyone. With this passion, they started Smarty Gadgets Inc. with the goal of providing useful products to their community.
Tom Vigonich
March 15, 2023
Elis Ziegler, Curious Goat General Store owner, is a passionate individual who strives to make a difference through their products and business. They offer a variety of products derived from their homestead.
Amisha Soni
August 22, 2022
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
Kelly Davison is the owner and artist behind KD Designs Tumblers and More located in Verona, Ontario. To bring her business online, she signed up for the ShopHERE program and couldn’t be happier to have her own website.
Digital Main Street
May 11, 2022
As a passionate gardener and urban plantlife admirer with extensive experience in luxury fashion, Ashleigh Paluka founded Helloplants in 2021. Through her venture, she aims to share her love for plants and the joy they can bring to people’s lives.
Digital Main Street
May 09, 2022
Gingerberry Quilts is a small online quilting shop focused on sustainability. Jody Groenendyk set up her business to share her creativity and passion for quilting with others. To bring the business online, Jody signed up for the ShopHERE program.
Digital Main Street
April 13, 2022
