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
Tina Gunn and Jen Metzner run "What's Your Damage?" from Keswick, Ontario. Signing up for the ShopHERE powered by Google program has enabled them to expand their internet visibility.
Pratham Jamwal
September 27, 2023
Timothy Watts has taken his passion for cycling and his love for the city of Toronto and turned it into his own business called Cadence & Volta. Timothy joined the ShopHERE powered by Google program with hopes to take his business online!
Michael Assaf
August 17, 2022
Grampy’s Tackle Box is a new venture for Marc (Grampy) and his wife Leeann (Nanny) after they decided to share their love of the outdoors with the fishing community, their grandkids, and family.
Michelle Foster
June 22, 2022
Julie and Christopher Cooper are the owners of Dorothy’s Lodge, a family vacation haven in Elgin, Ontario. Knowing anyone can put a cabin up online to rent, Julie signed up for the ShopHERE program to establish credibility for their business.
Digital Main Street
June 15, 2022
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.
Digital Main Street
March 02, 2022
Canadian Baits was created after owner Eric began making fishing baits for his friends. Eric’s creative freedom and feeling of accomplishment lead him to the ShopHERE Program, where he launched his own online store that is available across Canada.
Michelle Foster
July 28, 2021
With indoor dining closed and events on hold, picnics have been a great and safe alternative to gathering outside with friends. Luxury pop-up picnics have gone viral on social media as a new aesthetically pleasing way to upscale outdoor gatherings.
Brigette Aguilar
July 26, 2021
From performing for the Raptors’ halftime shows, the CNE, IBM commercials, and with the actor Jackie Chan’s stunt team, Brant the FireGuy is bringing his shows right to your driveway with his new website.
Jane Cho
October 08, 2020
