When you look at people who support this community Jim and Karen Belshaw fit that idiom to a tee.
“Business has a responsibility to give back to the community from which it draws its support.”
When you hear this quote you can’t help but think of the Belshaws.
Jim and his wife Karen purchased Roy’s Shoes in the spring of 2007. With no prior experience in the shoe business, Jimbo (as his friends call him) began to learn the retail and shoe repair trade. Before long another Belshaw joined Roy’s Shoes. Jim Jr. came on board and has proven to be a fast learner and skilled cobbler apprentice.
This family run business has been built on integrity, dedication and pride in everything they do. They do everything from repairs, retail sales, custom fitting and specialized footwear. Jim’s motto is treat people the same way you want to be treated.
The shop is located on Ellis Street in Kelowna and when you walk in, everyone looks up to say hello. They always offer you a coffee and make you feel like you just stopped by to see a friend. In such a busy society, it is nice to have that sense of comfort and ease when you walk into a business.
Jim uses his business and contacts to help many charities. He is a proud sponsor of the Motorcycle Ride for Dad Prostrate Ride, the Glen Mervyn Ride to Survive Breast Cancer, Kelowna Easter Seals 24-Hour Relay, Peaks for Polio, theProstrate Climb in Argentina, Boxers on the Hill and Souls4Soles.
Did you know that Jim donates a $1 of every shoe repair to his local and international community’s? Last year, his donations topped $7,000 and with matching grants from Rotary International, a donation of $4,000 to an orphanage in San Salvador became $18,000.
So if you had your shoes repaired at Roy’s you can take great pride in knowing you helped many worthwhile causes.
Jim, like most, has been affected by many changes in business due to the economy, but it has never affected his compassion for others and desire to help those around him. As a long-time volunteer in this community, I have seen first-hand the difference people like Jim make in our community. Jim has built this business with the commitment of giving back to the community.
Jim’s vision is to be the leader in Kelowna and the Okanagan for shoe repair, retail footwear sales, custom shoe fittings and specialized footwear.
Roy’s Shoes works every day to exceed customer expectations with dedication to shoe repair and quality footwear. Jim also makes a point of helping whenever he can and that is what makes him a successful entrepreneur in our community.
You get what you give and the Belshaws always put their best “foot” forward.
Jim Belshaw
Roy’s Shoes, Boots and Repairs
http://www.roysshoes.com/
1627 Ellis Street Kelowna, BC V1Y 2A8
250-763-5696
