From going local to growing global: 2025 winners


Meet Hemlock & Oak and Les trouvailles de Jen, our Grow Your Global campaign winners last year. With $20K in funding and personalized business coaching, these remarkable Canadian SMEs are expanding their horizons, taking their unique products to international markets.
Hemlock & Oak

Taking Hemlock and Oak global is an exciting venture for Tia & George. Learn how they are expanding their eco-friendly planners and stationery from Canada to international customers. 
LES TROUVAILLES DE JEN

Jen founded her brand in 2020 and established itself in Quebec as an affordable, stylish, non-tarnish stainless steel jewelry. Learn how her journey is set to become even more exciting as she proudly wins the Grow Your Global contest.

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