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As a lobbyist for economic development and real estate projects Eric de Groot has been able to create an exceptional and extensive network in the local political arena. Eric moved to Atlanta in 1982 from Amsterdam, The Netherlands and has almost thirty years of experience in importing, exporting and consulting between the Netherlands and the USA, serving many Fortune 500 companies. De Groot is recognized as a valuable multi-lingual resource for businesses, individuals and the public sector, in the areas of sourcing, marketing and business development. He is the founder of the Holland America Chamber, working with Dutch, U.S. and Caribbean companies and together with Maarten Kuik they created Holland America Consulting to focus on domestic and foreign direct investment. Eric is actively involved in several real estate developments. He is working on a couple of projects that connect culture with trade, and entertainment with education and environmental sustainability. In addition to working with Euram, Eric is the founder of a number of international businesses and has worked as the managing director for a Dutch subsidiary and daughter of Elsevier bv in Atlanta.

EdeGroot@HollandAmericaConsulting.com

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