Contact
First Name:
Jay
Last Name:
Amer, Ec. D.
Position/Title:
Executive Director
Telephone:
613-634-8569
Email:
623 Fortune Cres
Location:
Kingston
Business/Organization:
Ontario East Economic Development Commission
Bio...:
Jay's economic development experience includes twelve years as a senior executive with Peterborough's economic development agency and since 2010, operation of his own professional consultancy, Amer & Associates Economic Development. He has delivered a successful portfolio of work that includes economic development strategic plans, economic research and analysis for investment attraction and trade, marketing communications, government relations and funding programs, as well as organizational development and governance. Prior to discovering his passion for economic development, Jay served in a variety of technical and communications management roles with Ontario Power Generation, and he has also volunteered on numerous non-profit boards. He is a past President of the Economic Developers Association of Canada (EDAC), has been a member of Ontario East since 2000 and is Ontario East’s representative on the Eastern Ontario Leadership Council (EOLC).
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Board Title:
Executive Director & Board Secretary