Chambre de commerce LGBT du Québec

What Chambre de commerce LGBT du Québec does

The Chambre de commerce LGBT du Québec (also operating as "CC-LGBT-Q" / "CCLGBTQ") is a non-profit membership-based chamber of commerce founded in 1997 and headquartered at 372 rue Sainte-Catherine Ouest in Montreal. It represents LGBTQ+ business professionals and entrepreneurs across Quebec, offering networking events (monthly 6@8 cocktails), the annual Phénicia gala, a resource directory of LGBT-friendly businesses, inspirational video and biography showcases, advocacy on workplace diversity, and — most recently — a structured mentorship program delivered in partnership with Réseau Mentorat. Its flagship "Fierté des entrepreneur.e.s 2ELGBTQI+ du Québec" initiative, launched April 2025 and funded through March 2026 by the CGLCC-administered 2ELGBTQI+ Entrepreneurship Ecosystem Fund (with ISDE Canada support), adds a province-wide tour, financing preparation training with EVOL, and an arts-sector co-development group. The organization is volunteer-led, with no permanent staff (one part-time role was eliminated during COVID), and is governed by a board of directors under President Thierry Arnaud.

The Chamber's technology footprint is intentionally lean: a Yapla-based platform integrates website, CRM, membership management, event registration, newsletter distribution, and payment processing, supported by Google Analytics (gtag) for traffic measurement. The Yapla migration completed in late 2020 reduced administrative workload by approximately 80%. The business model is a hybrid of recurring membership dues, event-based revenue (gala tickets, BBQ, sponsorships from RBC, Banque TD, McCarthy Tétrault, Banque Nationale, and others), and time-bound government grants; 2019 budget was $177,500 versus a pandemic-adjusted 2020 budget of $21,000, with approximately $50,000 held in reserves. Distribution relies on in-person events across Quebec, the Yapla self-serve digital channel, and partner networks including FCCQ, AmCham, CGLCC, and FrancoQueer de l'Ouest, with no proprietary AI, API, or data product layer.

Name

Chambre de commerce LGBT du Québec

Legal name

Chambre de commerce LGBT du Québec

Website

https://cclgbtq.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1997

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

The Chambre de commerce LGBT du Québec is a volunteer-led, non-profit chamber of commerce founded in 1997 that represents LGBTQ+ business owners and entrepreneurs across Quebec, delivering networking events, the Phénicia gala, a resource directory, and a government-funded mentorship and visibility program.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Business Chamber of Commerce

akta.pro primary industry

LGBTQ+ Rights & Advocacy Organizations (BPAGAFAE)

Keywords

• LGBT business networking
• Entrepreneurship mentorship programs
• Business chamber services
• Membership community association
• Professional advocacy resources

Headquarters

HQ city

Sainte-catherine

HQ country

Canada

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Others

Revenue model

1. Membership fees: Annual membership dues provide the primary recurring revenue. Members receive benefits including networking events, a member directory listing, discounts from partner businesses, and access to mentorship and training programs.
2. Government grants and funding: The Chamber receives funding from the Fonds pour l'écosystème d'entrepreneuriat des communautés 2ELGBTQI+ via CGLCC and ISDE Canada for the 'Fierté des entrepreneur.e.s 2ELGBTQI+ du Québec' project, active until March 2026.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels10 records

Core offering

Chambre de commerce LGBT du Québec is a non-profit business chamber representing LGBTQ+ entrepreneurs and business owners in Quebec. It provides annual membership, monthly 6@8 networking events, the annual Phénicia gala, mentorship via Réseau Mentorat, a province-wide "Fierté des entrepreneur.e.s 2ELGBTQI+ du Québec" program, an online resource directory of LGBT-friendly businesses, and inspirational entrepreneur biographies and videos.

Product overview

The Chambre de commerce LGBT du Québec operates as a business chamber offering a unified portfolio of services centered on LGBTQ+ entrepreneurship visibility and support. The core offering is the 'Fierté des entrepreneur.e.s 2ELGBTQI+ du Québec' program, which encompasses mentorship services (via Réseau Mentorat partnership), an online resource directory (Répertoire des ressources), inspirational biographical profiles (Biographies inspirantes), and video testimonials (Vidéos inspirantes). The chamber also organizes regular 6@8 networking events (in-person and virtual), annual events (Phénicia Gala, BBQ Estival), and annual membership providing access to member directory, events, and promotional benefits. The organization uses the Yapla platform internally for CRM, membership management, event registration, and payment processing.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Fierté des entrepreneur.e.s 2ELGBTQI+: A program to make 2ELGBTQI+ entrepreneurs visible in Quebec's entrepreneurial ecosystem, featuring mentorship, provincial tour, videos and biographies of successful entrepreneurs, and resource directories.

Products and services

• Fierté des entrepreneur.e.s 2ELGBTQI+ du Québec A comprehensive province-wide visibility and support program for LGBTQ+ entrepreneurs in Quebec, featuring mentorship pairing with Réseau Mentorat, provincial touring events, expert networking sessions, an arts co-development group, an inspirational video and biography showcase, and an online resource directory of LGBT-friendly businesses.
• Adhésion / Membership Annual membership offering benefits including networking opportunities, access to the member directory, event discounts, promotional visibility, mentorship access, and partnership with business support organizations for LGBTQ+ entrepreneurs and business owners in Quebec.
• 6@8 Événements de réseautage Monthly networking events held on the last Wednesday of each month (except July and December), combining mini-conferences with informal networking, available both in-person and virtually via the Gather Town platform, designed for LGBTQ+ business owners and allies.
• Gala Phénicia Annual flagship gala event recognizing LGBT entrepreneurs and allies, featuring the Grand Phénicia award as the top recognition. The 2019 edition drew a record 400+ guests including Prime Minister Justin Trudeau.
• Service de mentorat A mentorship program developed in partnership with Réseau Mentorat, pairing LGBTQ+ entrepreneurs with experienced mentors for guidance and structured, human-centered accompaniment in business development.
• Répertoire des ressources A searchable online directory of LGBTQ+-friendly businesses and resources across Quebec, organized by industry sector, allowing members to submit their organizations and be listed to increase visibility of 2ELGBTQI+ entrepreneurs.
• Biographies inspirantes A collection of biographical profiles featuring successful LGBTQ+ entrepreneurs from Quebec, showcasing their business journeys, achievements, and inspiring stories to increase visibility for the 2ELGBTQI+ business community.
• Vidéos inspirantes Video testimonials featuring LGBTQ+ entrepreneurs sharing their success stories and business experiences to inspire and increase visibility of 2ELGBTQI+ entrepreneurs in Quebec.
• BBQ Estival Annual summer BBQ networking event traditionally held at the St-Ambroise terrace in Montreal, designed to bring together Chamber members, partners, and allies in an informal community setting.

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 60 entrepreneurs featured in inspiring videos and biographies
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers15 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

19 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Chambre de commerce 2ELGBTQI+ du Canada (CGLCC)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 14 March 2026National partnership through the $3M Carrefour du savoir pour l'entrepreneuriat 2ELGBTQI+ (CSEA) initiative, managed by Fyrefly Institute in partnership with eHUB at University of Alberta. The CC-LGBT-Q was selected as beneficiary of the $25M 2ELGBTQI+ Community Entrepreneurship Program funded by the Government of Canada.
• FrancoQueer de l'OuestcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 6 February 2026Francophone LGBT business group from Western Canada. The Chamber hosted them for a commercial mission in Montreal, facilitating networking with Quebec LGBT business community members.
• Réseau MentoratcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 30 April 2025Strategic partnership to deploy a mentorship program supporting entrepreneurs from sexual and gender diversity. Réseau Mentorat provides experienced entrepreneur mentors to Chamber members through structured, human-centered accompaniment.
• EVOLcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 30 April 2025EVOL provides financing preparation training to 2ELGBTQI+ entrepreneurs as part of the Fierté des entrepreneur.e.s provincial tour. EVOL operates across all 17 regions of Quebec supporting inclusive and diversified ownership businesses aligned with UN sustainable development goals.
• Hôtel Le Cantlie SuitesminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 27 October 2021Member hotel offering 20% discount to Chamber members using code 'CCLGBTQ', promoting LGBTQ-friendly hospitality.
• Fédération des chambres de commerce du Québec (FCCQ)coreGTM or Marketing Partner · 19 March 2021Joint COVID-19 workplace vaccination campaign partnership. CC-LGBT-Q helped FCCQ identify 750+ businesses across Quebec ready to participate in the vaccination program. FCCQ leads while CC-LGBT-Q mobilizes its member network.
• American Chamber of Commerce in Quebec (AmCham)minorGTM or Marketing Partner · 20 January 2021Cross-border trade partnership. CC-LGBT-Q participates in AmCham events and joint initiatives supporting US-Canada economic relations.
• Estérel ResortminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 8 September 2020Member offering 30% discount on accommodation to Chamber members (Sunday to Thursday, September-December 2020).
• RBC (Banque Royale)coreGTM or Marketing Partner · 30 May 2019Long-standing presenting sponsor of the annual Phénicia gala.
• Fyrefly Institute for Gender and Sexual DiversitycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerManaging partner of the CSEA national research initiative, developing Canada's first national research infrastructure for 2ELGBTQI+ entrepreneurship.
• eHUB Entrepreneurship Centre, Université de l'AlbertacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCo-developer of the CSEA initiative alongside Fyrefly Institute.
• Centre des arts actuels SKOLminorOthersVenue partner for hosting the FrancoQueer de l'Ouest welcome event.
• Banque TDcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerMajor sponsor of the 6@8 networking events and annual BBQ. TD experts participate in video conferences on topics like real estate resilience and business succession planning.
• McCarthy TétraultminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCo-presenting sponsor of the 6@8 'Explorales' themed events.
• Banque NationaleminorGTM or Marketing PartnerSponsor of the 'Muséale' evening at McCord Museum for the 'Shame and Prejudice' exhibition by Kent Monkman.
• SAMCONminorGTM or Marketing PartnerSponsor of the 'Muséale' evening at McCord Museum.
• Desjardins EntreprisesminorGTM or Marketing PartnerSponsor of the provincial tour stop in Quebec City at Maison Gomin.
• YaplacoreTechnology or IntegrationPlatform provider for integrated website, CRM, membership management, event registration, newsletter distribution, and payment processing. Migration completed in late 2020, reducing administrative workload by 80%.
• SDC du Village (Société de développement commercial du Village)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner for FrancoQueer de l'Ouest delegation meetings and associated business development activities in Montreal's Village.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Market position

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/cclgbtq.org
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/chambre-de-commerce-lgbt-du-qu%C3%A9bec

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds1 record

Investors1 record

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M&A

Investments

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