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Eric Chou

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Manager, Trade & Investment at Niagara Region
📍 Mississauga, Ontario, Canada

Eric Chou is the Manager of Trade & Investment for Niagara Region, where he leads the foreign direct investment strategy to foster economic growth. He leverages over two decades of experience in business development, stakeholder relations, and tourism sales. Eric holds a Bachelor of Commerce from the University of Guelph.

Described as a passionate promoter of Niagaras assets and competitive advantages, Eric has developed close ties with the local academic community since transitioning his career to the region in 2017. His work focuses on attracting global stakeholders, business events, and travellers to Niagara.

Following a parent companys bankruptcy, his former team was hired together by a new company, a testament to their collective cohesion and performance.

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Experience
12 Years
Current Role
Manager, Trade & Investment
Job Level
Middle
Location
Mississauga, Ontario, Canada
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Foreign Direct Investment
He leads the FDI strategy for Niagara Region, focusing on key sectors to generate jobs and support economic growth.
Regional Economic Growth
Passionate about promoting Niagara's assets, he works with global stakeholders and municipalities to attract investment and support business.
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Career

Work history

8-2021
Manager, Trade & Investment
Niagara Region
4-2018 - 7-2021
Account Director, International Markets
Scotiabank Convention Centre
11-2017 - 2-2018
National Director, Sales & Marketing
North American Logistics Services Inc.
11-2017 - 12-2017
TBC
North American Logistics Services Inc.
9-2017 - 11-2017
National Director, Sales & Marketing
Mendelssohn Commerce
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Delegate Profile – Eric Chou, Manager, Trade & Investment, Niagara Region (Ontario at JSAE 2025). Featured in SourceFromOntario.com
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Education
1992 - 1996
BComm Co-op HAFA
University of Guelph
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