CIC Caxias do Sul

What CIC Caxias do Sul does

Câmara de Indústria, Comércio e Serviços de Caxias do Sul (CIC Caxias do Sul) is a non-profit civil business association founded on July 8, 1901, headquartered at Rua Ítalo Victor Bersani, 1134 in Caxias do Sul, Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil. It serves micro, small, medium, and large enterprises across industry, commerce, and services in the Serra Gaúcha region (Northeast of Rio Grande do Sul), acting as a unified representative voice to government and regulatory bodies and providing business advocacy, economic intelligence, and professional development. The association operates with an 11–50 employee base under a president and board structure, with Ubiratã Rezler as President (2026) succeeding Celestino Oscar Loro (2022–2025).

The core product is the RA CIC Caxias (Reunião Almoço), a recurring Monday networking lunch meeting with guest speakers, complemented by the annual CIC Connection conference, Match CIC Caxias business matching events, CIC Por Elas women entrepreneur programs, CIC Jovem youth entrepreneurship directorate, the Miniempresa program with Junior Achievement Brasil, and thematic workshops (Café com Informação, seminários). Supporting service offerings include CIC Orienta (consultancy), Certificado de Origem (international trade documentation), CIC Empregos (jobs platform on Kretos), Control Mais (content/newsletter platform), Desempenho Econômico (economic performance reporting), Inteligência Climática (climate intelligence), sectoral nuclei, in-company training courses, and event space rental (Locações de Espaços). Digital platforms include SuperaSistemas for event registration and Sprinta for race events.

Revenue is generated through four streams: recurring membership dues from associated companies, event registrations and tickets (with differential pricing for members vs non-members — e.g., RA events at R$99 associated / R$125 non-associated, CIC Connection passes at R$700–R$1,000), venue rental of chamber spaces, and advertising and sponsorship (Diamond, Gold, Silver tiers from partners such as Banrisul, Randoncorp, Unimed Serra Gaúcha, Marcopolo, Argenta, Sicredi Pioneira, Grupo RBS, and UCS). Distribution is regional and event-driven, with marketing concentrated in social media, email newsletters, and earned media through regional press partnerships.

Name

CIC Caxias do Sul

Legal name

Câmara de Indústria, Comércio e Serviços de Caxias do Sul

Website

https://ciccaxias.org.br

Company type

Private

Founded year

1901

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

CIC Caxias do Sul is a 125-year-old non-profit business chamber headquartered in Caxias do Sul, Brazil, serving micro, small, medium, and large companies across industry, commerce, and services in the Serra Gaúcha region through advocacy, networking events, training, and economic intelligence services.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Business Association Services

NAICS

Professional Organizations (813920), Convention and Trade Show Organizers (561920)

SIC

Services-Membership Organizations (8600)

akta.pro primary industry

Association & Society Conference Management (Nonprofit, Professional Bodies) (THAHACAA)

Keywords

• Business chamber services
• Trade association membership
• Professional networking events
• Trade documentation services
• Corporate training programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Caxias Do Sul

HQ country

Brazil

HQ region

Latin America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Membership dues: Companies pay membership fees to belong to the chamber, receiving benefits including access to events, networking, business intelligence, and representation services.
2. Event registrations and tickets: Revenue from paid events including RA meetings, courses, seminars, and special programs like CIC Connection, Let's Marketing, and others. Different pricing for members vs non-members.
3. Venue rental: The organization rents out its physical spaces for events and corporate functions.
4. Advertising and sponsorship: Revenue from advertising on publications, sponsorship of events, and promotional placements in communications.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

CIC Caxias do Sul is a non-profit business chamber that provides member companies with networking events, professional training, business consulting, economic intelligence, international trade documentation, and venue rental services. Its flagship offering is the RA CIC Caxias (Reunião Almoço) monthly lunch meetings, complemented by services like CIC Orienta (consulting), Certificado de Origem (certificates of origin), CIC Empregos (employment platform), and programs such as CIC Connection, CIC Jovem, and CIC Por Elas. Revenue is generated through membership dues, paid event registrations, venue rentals, and advertising/sponsorship.

Product overview

CIC Caxias do Sul operates as a Chamber of Industry, Commerce and Services offering a unified platform of business support services. The core offerings include the traditional RA CIC Caxias lunch meetings with guest speakers as the flagship networking product, complemented by specialized services (CIC Orienta, Certificado de Origem, CIC Empregos, Control Mais, Desempenho Econômico, Inteligência Climática), event programs (CIC Connection conference, Match CIC Caxias business matching, Café com Informação, CIC Por Elas, Corrida CIC Caxias), youth entrepreneurship initiatives (Programa Miniempresa, CIC Jovem), and member activation services (Vitrine RA, Projeto Degustar, Projeto Aniversário). Additional services include professional courses and event space rentals.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• RA CIC Caxias: Reunião Almoço CIC Caxias - traditional Monday lunch meeting events featuring speakers and networking for the business community
• CIC Connection
• CIC Jovem
• CIC por Elas
• Instituto IVB
• Control Mais
• CIC Orienta
• CIC Empregos

Products and services

• RA CIC Caxias (Reunião-Almoço) Traditional Monday lunch meetings featuring guest speakers, networking opportunities, and business discussions for member companies. Acts as the flagship networking product of the chamber.
• CIC Orienta Consultancy and guidance service providing business advice and support to member companies.
• Certificado de Origem Certificate of Origin service for international trade documentation of member companies' products.
• CIC Empregos Employment platform connecting companies with job seekers in the Caxias do Sul region.
• Control Mais Content and newsletter management platform for member communications and news distribution.
• Desempenho Econômico Economic performance reports and analysis for Caxias do Sul, providing market intelligence to member companies.
• Inteligência Climática Climate intelligence service helping businesses assess and respond to climate-related risks and opportunities.
• Cursos Professional training courses and in-company training programs for skill development and continuous learning.
• Locações de Espaços Event space rental services for member companies and external organizations.
• Vitrine RA Showcase service for member companies during RA events, offering product exhibition, branding opportunities, and networking exposure.
• Projeto Degustar Wine and beer tasting project allowing wineries and breweries to showcase and sell products during RA events.
• Projeto Aniversário Anniversary celebration package for member companies during RA events, including branding, speaker opportunity, and networking benefits.
• CIC Connection Major annual conference bringing together business leaders, executives, and specialists to discuss leadership, innovation, and management topics.
• Match CIC Caxias Business matching event featuring rounds of networking to facilitate commercial connections between member companies.
• Café com Informação Morning information sessions combining coffee with expert presentations on business-relevant topics.
• CIC Por Elas Women entrepreneurs event series addressing business strategies, leadership, and professional development for female business leaders.
• Corrida CIC Caxias Annual running event promoting health, community integration, and company branding for participating businesses.
• Programa Miniempresa Entrepreneurship education program for high school students, developed in partnership with Junior Achievement Brasil, teaching business creation and management.
• CIC Jovem Young entrepreneurs directorate focused on developing future business leaders through networking, events, and entrepreneurship initiatives.

Quantifiable outcome

• One of the oldest and most representative business entities in Brazil
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers17 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

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Has API

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Partnerships

16 partnerships are on record, tiered collaborator, supporting, core and venue partner.

• ArgentacollaboratorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2026Collaborator (collab) for CIC Connection 2026, a major business conference organized by CIC Caxias focusing on leadership, productivity, and innovation topics
• Sicredi PioneiracollaboratorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2026Collaborator (collab) and sponsor for CIC Connection 2026, supporting the major business conference organized by CIC Caxias
• Unimed Serra GaúchacollaboratorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2026Collaborator (collab) for CIC Connection 2026 and Diamond sponsor for RA CIC events, supporting health-related programming and member benefits
• Grupo RBScollaboratorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2026Media partner for CIC Connection 2026, providing media coverage and promotion for the major business conference. Executives participated in events and collaboration discussions.
• Sebrae/RSsupportingGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2026Institutional supporter for CIC Connection 2026, supporting small business development initiatives
• Universidade de Caxias do Sul (UCS)collaboratorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2026Diamond sponsor for RA CIC events and venue provider for CIC Connection (UCS Teatro). Long-standing partnership supporting education and business development in the region.
• BanrisulcollaboratorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2026Diamond sponsor for RA CIC events and supporter of CIC Connection, providing banking services and sponsorship for chamber activities
• RandoncorpcollaboratorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2026Diamond sponsor for RA CIC events, supporting the chamber's networking and business development activities
• MarcopolocollaboratorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2026Silver sponsor for CIC Connection 2026, supporting the major business conference organized by CIC Caxias
• DPOfficer BrazilcoreOthersDPOfficer Brazil serves as the Data Protection Officer (Encarregado) for CIC Caxias, ensuring compliance with Brazil's LGPD (Lei Geral de Proteção de Dados). Contact: [email protected]
• Junior Achievement BrasilcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCIC Caxias partners with Junior Achievement Brasil to deliver the Miniempresa program, which teaches high school students entrepreneurship skills by creating and operating mini-companies. The program celebrated 25 editions in 2023.
• Restaurante SICAvenue partnerOthersPartner restaurant venue for RA (Reunião Almoço) events and Café com Informação gatherings, hosting regular chamber meetings and networking events
• Espaço Banrisulvenue partnerOthersVenue partner for CIC Por Elas events and other chamber activities at the CIC headquarters location
• FlorensecollaboratorGTM or Marketing PartnerSponsor for RA CIC events, supporting chamber activities and business networking initiatives
• BRDEcollaboratorGTM or Marketing PartnerGold sponsor for RA CIC events, supporting regional development and business financing initiatives
• Susin FrancescutticollaboratorGTM or Marketing PartnerGold sponsor for RA CIC events

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Market position

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Instagraminstagram.com/ciccaxiasoficial
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/ciccaxias

Compliance1 record

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles11 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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