In 1982, Ken Schley, John Briuolo and Noel Hayward of Qualicum Beach, British Columbia, set out with the ambition to build a better grocery shopping experience for their community, and established Qualicum Foods where they lived, played, and were raising families. It was a grocery store unique to the people and interests of Qualicum Beach. They cite the biggest impact in the early days that drove their vision, was first, ensuring the customers’ shopping experience was consistently unique and positive, and second, getting deeply involved with their community.
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Through time the company has grown into many different divisions including real estate development, commercial and residential leasing opportunities, hospitality properties, boat and motor servicing, high-end boat sales and much more. The passion for Vancouver Island, consulting, business opportunities is at the helm of Kelland Ventures.