HISTORY

In 2005, local issues that could not be addressed by national organizations became the life force in which SGVHA was formed.
​​A unified voice under the banner of a formal organization dictated the creation of a nonprofit entity that represents all the unique hotels independent and franchised, large and small.

The SGVHA was officially formed to become that unified voice for the hotels and the hoteliers at the grass root level, in the cities and communities we serve.

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FOUNDING MEMBERS

​Eight entrepreneurs worked in union by providing the initial capital outlay and leadership in the formation The foundation of The SGVHA to strengthen the unified voice and educate the communities within the Cities of The San Gabriel Valley.

• Bharat(Bart) Patel, El Monte CA.
• Baldev Bhakta, El Monte CA.
• Harshad Bhakta, El Monte CA.
• Jayesh Bhakta, El Monte CA.
• Kishor Bhakta,El Monte CA.
• Manoj Patel, Monrovia CA.
• Naresh Bhakta, El Monte CA.
• Shailesh Patel, El Monte CA.

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ACCOMPLISHMENTS

• Successfully launched “The Helping Hands Program” in El Monte as a template for community outreach programs.
• Create close networks with other local hospitality organizations to keep our members in tuned with the current issues that effect our industry.
• Create an informative web site as a tool for the hospitality industry.
• Create a stronger presence in the San Gabriel Valley in order to be recognized by communities and the local government.
• Hosted educational seminars on industry related topics. Marketing, legislative and governance issues.
• Hosted fund raising events to help surrounding communities through Golf Tournaments and social outreach.
• Unite San Gabriel Valley Hoteliers at annual functions to exchange our experiences.

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