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Partnering Agencies: Economic Development

Currently, the SGVOCG partners with the San Gabriel Valley Economic Partnership on economic development and public-private partnership issues.

San Gabriel Valley Economic Partnership (SGVEP)
http://www.valleyconnect.com/
http://www.visitsangabrielvalley.com

The San Gabriel Valley Economic Partnership is a regional, not-for-profit corporation committed to the continued successful economic development of the San Gabriel Valley. A collaboration of business, local government, colleges and universities, the Partnership focuses on three primary goals:

Assisting Business: The Partnership provides professional assistance to companies locating and expanding in the San Gabriel Valley while working proactively to retain existing employers.
Advocating Public Policy: The Partnership advocates public policies that create and sustain high quality in a region that is globally competitive.
Marketing the San Gabriel Valley: The Partnership works to create an image of the San Gabriel Valley as a region of innovation and opportunity enjoying a strategic location, diverse economic base, skilled workforce, comprehensive educational resources and high quality of life.

There are currently 149 members in the Partnership, including 20 cities in the SGV. Ron Wood currently serves as Executive Director of the Partnership.