A Business is Closing

It is with sadness that I announce that the guided tours at the Tropical Plantation have stopped! Some of you know that I have been running the marketing and sales departments for the owner in Santo Domingo.

Apparently he is selling the plantation and moving out of the country! IF anyone is interested in the property please send me a PM.

Unfortunately the way the announcement was made was not very nice. The owner showed up in the office Wednesday morning and within the hour made the announcement! HE started removing furniture etc in the afternoon! My staff were let go immediately and I am finished tomorrow!

For those of you who know me - don't worry - I have other projects on the go. I am still in the office and will keep it for my own business!

I have contacted a lawyer on behalf of myself and my staff to make sure we are treated according to the laws here!

Thanks to everyone who helped me out and gave me support!

Apparently you can still show up at the plantation and walk the grounds. The cost is $10 payable at the gate. However you will not have a tour guide, coffee, fruit or other benefits. It is still worth seeing!!!

Thanks!

The plantation is about 10 km up Carretera Touristica, also known as the twisty road to Santiago. IT was developed as a tourist excursion and is absolutely stunning! IT is 30 acres of grounds, 2 free flight bird aviaries, a koi fish pond holding 4,000 fish and so many stunning plants you just can't imagine!

It is worth seeing!

Good advice

thanks everyone for your kind words! Just so you all know, I am also still looking for other projects to work on!

I was absolutely shocked when he did this. I did make a list of what he took but it is not complete as I was emptying desks while they were moving things. They did take some items that don't belong to them butn ot much.

Some items were left behind by them and my lawyer has given me some advice. One problem Hillbilly is that my last day is tomorrow, technically we can't file the "Querella" till then. He left the country apparently yesterday. However he has other business dealings here and assets so we have options.

I am very hopeful it won't come to nasty dealings. We shall see. But rest assured I am NOT seeing this through rose coloured glasses!

Pa' Lante as they say here... not sure I spelled it right but what the heck.

Thanks, I have a couple projects on the go now. In fact I head to Juan Dolio on Sunday for 3 days of work.

There is a lot of work out there depending on your skills! I"m sure I will stay busy.

Don't worry I take HB's advice very seriously. He is very much in the know and has his feet firmly planted on the ground. My lawyer is very reputable and giving me good advice as well!!!

Thanks....

Thanks Bart, the plantation really is a stunning place. Like I said for those who want to see it - $10 at the door.

As for other projects I'll be letting people know when it is time.....LOL