Times of the Islands Winter 2019/20

Giving back
Patti is serious about wanting to give back to the North
Caicos community. She jokes that the place probably
won’t turn a profit for at least 20 years, but profit isn’t
her motive. “My vision is, I would like to have this area
be a sort-of park with a number of little businesses and
pathways connecting them.” To that end, she is offering
Islanders the space, rent-free, to build their own nearby
business spots, envisioning an art gallery, gift shop, tiki
bar . . . “whatever,” she says. She adds, though, that her
offer is only for local entrepreneurs and small businesses,
not foreign chains.
The Parrotice logo, a cartoon parrot eating an ice
cream cone, typifies the playful attitude that Patti wants
the business to have and keep. She hopes to keep it fun
for Islanders and tourists alike while offering cool treats
and snacks to make people happy to be in her Parrotice
paradise.a
To place an order or find out more, call (649) 242-8604.
Patti DesLauriers asked her sister if opening an ice cream shop was
a crazy idea. Her sister quoted the “Field of Dreams” movie: “If you
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