January 2019 Business View Caribbean

50 51 some groups that look after more disadvantaged people. Bousquet reports, “The owners have really been focused on assisting people.When asked about it, Mr. Glace would say, ‘I didn’t get into this business to make a lot of money. All I’d like to do is make enough to pay my staff, pay my bills, and have a little left over. I don’t think people should be in business just for themselves, they should try to help as many people as possible.’ This philosophy has driven our company for years, and the assistance has been primarily on an individual basis. For instance, helping someone who came to us because their house had been blown down in a hurricane or a storm, and they really needed assistance. That’s how the company reaches out. Some argue, maybe to our detriment, that we don’t get the biggest bang or the most mileage from it, but the owners really just like to help out.” With that philosophy, it’s not surprising that most of the employees have been with Glace Supermarket for decades. It’s truly a family company with heart and soul…and the best tasting bread in St. Lucia! GLACE SUPERMARKET PREFERRED VENDOR n 1 st National Bank St. Lucia Limited www.1stnationalbankonline.com Glace Owners, Girard and Veronica Glace Glace Bakery Products Bousquet with Bakery Managers Two Supermarket Supervisors