Small Business Activation Grant Runner Up: Stimmie
- Pier Five Staff Writer
- Jun 22
- 2 min read
Updated: Jun 23
Introducing Stimmie, the runner up recipient of the Pier Five & Intak Printing Activation Grant!
Founder: Steph Nightingale
Location: Toronto, ON
About Stimmie
Stimmie is an oral care disruptor on a mission to end single-use toothpicks and improve gum health sustainably. With deep clinical roots and strong design sensibilities, Stimmie has proven that it is solving a real need. In just one year since launch, the brand has seen traction with features in CNN, Porter Airlines, and multiple sell-throughs at "better for you" retailers across major cities such as New York and Toronto.
What is your vision with the grant funds and support from Pier Five & Intak Printing?
Our vision is to create a culture-forward pop-up experience in Toronto that brings the world of Stimmie to life. The grant will enable us to push the boundaries of our design and experiential assets, introducing larger-scale formats, innovative materials, and hands-on product sampling that wouldn’t be possible otherwise. This activation will drive real-time consumer testing, social media buzz, and deeper brand engagement as we continue building momentum in the market.
How will this grant help you realize your long term goals?
Drawing our current community to this unique pop-up experience will build brand loyalty and connect with our customers. These types of activations typically capture the attention of NEW customers which is always both a short and long term business goal. We'll be able to build our database, provide more customers with samples which we've seen as a great way to convert people into long-term customers and give them experiences that will excite them to develop social media content and drive organic awareness for our brand.
Photos supplied by Stimmie
Learn more about the Pier Five & Intak Printing Activation Grant and discover the other recipients here.
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