Business in Profile

On December 5, 2005 at 9:30 a.m., Christy Shaw opened Mountain Goodness Natural Foods.

The idea to open a natural food store was something Christy had thought about during her years of training in health correspondence, but the thought became a reality after finishing her season as a cook in a tree planting camp. “I didn’t want to live in a tent EVER again!”

After offering the advice of, “Do your homework, make sure what you have to offer is needed/wanted and then hop to it!”, Christy tells of her challenges. “Finding a location was difficult. There are quite a few rules and regulations when it comes to building safety, and none of the buildings suitable to my store met the codes.”

Her next challenge was perhaps less daunting, but more continuous: “Trying to find time for myself and my dog, (sorry Sadie!)...I knew going into business for myself would be challenging and I knew it would take up a lot of my time, so I am slowly learning what my priorities are and to juggle work with home and leisure.”

REVED “Why Revelstoke?”

CS “This is where my home is, and there seemed to be a need for a natural foods store. With the interest I had in the health food industry, and wanting to be and work in town, I think it was just the right time and place for it to
happen for me.”

R “What plans do you have for your future
in business?”

CS “Well, we’ll see where it takes me. This is all still new to me. I have been open for less than six months, so I’ll keep things pretty much the way they are until I have established the business.”

R “Are you single?”

CS “Do imaginary boyfriends count?”

R “Hell yes! What is your favorite health food?”

CS “Organic broccoli”

Visit Mountain Goodness Natural Foods for
great deals on nutritious food. Open daily.
1601 Victoria Street 837- 4352.