Yearly Archives: 2016

DARE TO ASK: Why is Patel big name in motel biz?

By PHILLIP MILANO Question Why are so many Indian people either owners or managers of independent motels, and why do a large percentage have the last name “Patel”? Dick A., Santa Rosa, Calif. Replies One or two families get their foot in the door, then through hard work, networking, informal credit and pooling resources they get their brothers, sisters, cousins, …

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