Québec Chamber of Commerce and Industry

What Québec Chamber of Commerce and Industry does

The Québec Chamber of Commerce and Industry (CCIQ; legal name: Chambre de commerce et d'industrie de Québec) is a private non-profit chamber of commerce founded in 1809 in Quebec City, Canada. It serves 5,500+ member businesses across the Capitale-Nationale region spanning professional services, IT, construction, manufacturing, retail, finance, tourism, education, healthcare, and public services. With approximately 65 staff, the CCIQ operates as the largest business community in Eastern Quebec and one of Canada's oldest economic institutions, delivering networking events, recognition programs, training, advocacy, and member support services under the slogan "Rassembler pour créer" (Bringing together to create).

The CCIQ's product portfolio centers on a recurring annual membership subscription (tiered by employee count) plus a dense program of 50+ annual events and content products. Flagship offerings include the Déjeuners-causeries monthly luncheons at Manège militaire Voltigeurs de Québec, Les Fidéides business awards gala, the Académie des Grands Québécois recognition gala (since 1989), the annual golf tournament, Midi Branché networking dinners, Grand Lancement season-opening cocktail, and diversity and inclusion training delivered with the four regional Cégeps (FECN). Adjacent service lines include origin certificate issuance via Tradecert (in partnership with the Canadian Chamber of Commerce), the Cohortes Transfert d'entreprise business succession program with Repreneuriat Québec, and the Vision 2035 regional economic diagnostic. Revenue is diversified across membership dues, event tickets, paid advertising (homepage banners at $995–$1,295 per 4 weeks; newsletter placements at $350–$1,000), and a tiered sponsorship stack featuring major partners Bell, Beneva, Desjardins, Hydro-Québec, La Caisse, Quebecor, Sun Life, the Ville de Québec, and the Gouvernement du Québec. Underlying technology is conventional (WordPress site, Zoho SalesIQ, Google Analytics, CookieYes); no proprietary platform, AI/ML, or mobile application is disclosed.

The CCIQ's go-to-market is hybrid and member-centric: direct membership sales via online application, an event-driven demand-generation engine (season tickets, galas, tournaments, networking dinners, job fairs), and a community-led referral loop in which 5,500+ members and a 5,000-subscriber newsletter (37% average open rate) function as organic distribution ambassadors. The 2026 launch of the Alliance économique Lévis-Québec with the CCIGL extends the CCIQ's geographic mandate beyond Quebec City into the broader metropolitan area, and represents the most significant strategic repositioning in recent years.

Name

Québec Chamber of Commerce and Industry

Legal name

Chambre de commerce et d'industrie de Québec

Website

https://cciquebec.ca

Company type

Private

Founded year

1809

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

The Québec Chamber of Commerce and Industry (CCIQ) is a 1809-founded, 5,500+ member non-profit chamber serving SMEs and large enterprises in Quebec's Capitale-Nationale region through networking events, recognition programs, training, advocacy, and member services.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Business Association Services

NAICS

Professional Organizations (813920), Professional Organizations (81392), Convention and Trade Show Organizers (56192), Convention and Trade Show Organizers (561920)

SIC

Services-Membership Organizations (8600), Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Conferences & Conventions Operations Services (Registration, AV, Logistics) (MPAGAGAM)

akta.pro secondary industry

Partner, Channel & Vendor Conferences (MPAGAGAL)

Keywords

• Business membership services
• Networking events
• Economic advocacy
• Professional training programs
• Member directory services

Headquarters

HQ city

Québec (Quebec City)

HQ country

Canada

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Membership Dues: Annual membership fees based on number of employees. Primary recurring revenue stream. Provides members with access to events, directory, member communications network, and exclusive discounts.
2. Event Revenue: Revenue from ticketed events including Déjeuners-causeries season tickets ($984 member), individual event tickets (e.g., $85 Grand Lancement, $65 Midi Branché member, $395 golf tournament member), gala tickets ($425), conferences, and networking events. Discounts of 10-30% for members.
3. Advertising and Visibility Services: Paid advertising placements on website homepage banner and newsletter placements targeting 5,000 subscribers. Homepage banner: $995-1,295 per 4 weeks; newsletter: $350-1,000 per appearance. Bundled packages available.
4. Partnership/Sponsorship Revenue: Monetary sponsorships from major, associate, and collaborating partners across events and programs. Partnership tiers include presenting partners, associated partners, collaborating partners, service partners, and media partners.
5. Origin Certificates: Issuance of certificates of origin for export documentation in partnership with the Canadian Chamber of Commerce and Tradecert. Fees: $35-45 plus taxes for electronic stamp and signature services.
6. Training Programs: Revenue from training programs including diversity and inclusion modules ($100 per module member/non-member) and professional development courses offered in partnership with regional Cégeps.
7. Business Transfer Cohorts: Structured business succession/repreneuriat cohort programs (Cédants and Repreneurs) in partnership with Repreneuriat Québec. $165 + taxes for 6-session program.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

The Québec Chamber of Commerce and Industry (CCIQ) is a member-based business association that delivers annual membership subscriptions to over 5,500 companies in the Capitale-Nationale region, granting access to networking events (Déjeuners-causeries, Midi Branché, Gala des Grands Québécois, golf tournament, Grand Lancement), a searchable member directory, training modules, origin certificate issuance, and policy advocacy. It generates revenue through tiered annual membership dues, ticketed events, advertising placements, sponsorships, and specialized programs such as business transfer cohorts and diversity training.

Product overview

The Québec Chamber of Commerce and Industry (CCIQ) offers a portfolio of business services organized around networking events, professional training, recognition programs, and member support services. Core offerings include Déjeuners-causeries (monthly luncheon talks), Les Fidéides and Gala des Grands Québécois awards programs, Midi Branchés networking dinners, and the annual golf tournament. Training programs cover diversity and inclusion topics in collaboration with regional Cégeps. Member services include a searchable business directory, certificate of origin issuance via Tradecert partnership, and the Cohortes Transfert d'entreprise program for business succession planning. Strategic initiatives include Vision 2035 economic research and various special projects supporting local businesses and cultural sectors.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Quantifiable outcome

• Members receive 10-30% discounts on CCIQ events
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

25 partnerships are on record, tiered core, major, associate, collaborating and minor.

• Alliance économique Lévis-Québec (CCIGL and CCIQ)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 13 July 2026The CCIQ co-founded the Alliance économique Lévis-Québec with the Chambre de commerce et d'industrie du Grand Lévis (CCIGL). This new initiative succeeds the Zone économique métropolitaine (ZEM) and brings together the cities of Québec and Lévis, the Ministry of Employment and Social Solidarity (Services Québec), the Secrétariat à la Capitale-Nationale, and the Conseil de la Nation Wendat to address regional economic challenges including workforce and advocacy.
• BellmajorGTM or Marketing PartnerBell is a major partner of the CCIQ, providing sponsorship support for CCIQ events and programs. Bell is visible across multiple CCIQ events including the Déjeuners-causeries (presenting partner) and the Grands Québécois gala (category partner).
• BenevamajorGTM or Marketing PartnerBeneva is a major partner of the CCIQ. As a major insurance partner, Beneva provides visibility at CCIQ events and programs.
• Canam Ponts CanadamajorGTM or Marketing PartnerCanam Ponts Canada is a major partner of the CCIQ, providing sponsorship for events and visibility within the business community.
• La Caisse de dépôt et placement du QuébecmajorGTM or Marketing PartnerLa Caisse is a major partner of the CCIQ. As a major financial institution and investor, La Caisse supports CCIQ events and programs with significant sponsorship.
• DesjardinsmajorGTM or Marketing PartnerDesjardins is a major partner of the CCIQ. The cooperative financial group provides sponsorship and visibility across multiple CCIQ events.
• Fonds de solidarité FTQmajorGTM or Marketing PartnerFonds FTQ is a major partner of the CCIQ, providing investment-focused sponsorship support and visibility at CCIQ events and programs.
• Hydro-QuébecmajorGTM or Marketing PartnerHydro-Québec is a major partner of the CCIQ and category partner for the Grands Québécois (cultural sector sponsor). It also sponsors the CCIQ's networking events.
• Gouvernement du Québec / Secrétariat à la Capitale-NationalemajorGTM or Marketing PartnerThe Government of Quebec, through the Secrétariat à la Capitale-Nationale, is a major partner of the CCIQ, providing institutional sponsorship and support for regional economic development initiatives.
• QuebecormajorGTM or Marketing PartnerQuebecor is a major partner of the CCIQ. The media and telecommunications company provides sponsorship and visibility support for CCIQ programs.
• Sun LifemajorGTM or Marketing PartnerSun Life is a major partner of the CCIQ, providing financial services sponsorship and visibility at chamber events and programs.
• Ville de QuébecmajorGTM or Marketing PartnerThe City of Quebec is a major partner of the CCIQ, providing institutional support and sponsorship for regional economic development and business community initiatives.
• Investissement QuébecassociateStrategic or Co-development PartnerInvestissement Québec is an associate partner of the CCIQ, providing economic development and investment support services to chamber members.
• Loto-QuébecassociateStrategic or Co-development PartnerLoto-Québec is an associate partner of the CCIQ, providing sponsorship and support for chamber events and programs.
• Banque NationalecollaboratingGTM or Marketing PartnerBanque Nationale is a collaborating partner of the CCIQ, providing financial services sponsorship and visibility at chamber events including the golf tournament.
• RBC (Royal Bank of Canada)collaboratingGTM or Marketing PartnerRBC is a collaborating partner of the CCIQ, visible at the golf tournament and other CCIQ events. RBC Dominion Securities Inc. is also listed among golf tournament partners.
• Manuvie (Manulife)collaboratingGTM or Marketing PartnerManulife is a collaborating partner of the CCIQ, providing insurance and financial services sponsorship at chamber events.
• Port de QuébeccollaboratingGTM or Marketing PartnerPort de Québec is a collaborating partner of the CCIQ, supporting the chamber's economic development activities.
• Promutuel AssurancecollaboratingGTM or Marketing PartnerPromutuel Assurance is a collaborating partner of the CCIQ. The CEO of Promutuel, Jolyane Pronovost, sits on the CCIQ Board of Directors.
• Québec CitécollaboratingStrategic or Co-development PartnerQuébec Cité (Tourisme Québec Cité) is a collaborating partner of the CCIQ, supporting business tourism and economic development in the region.
• Repreneuriat QuébeccoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerRepreneuriat Québec is a key strategic partner of the CCIQ for the Cohortes Transfert d'entreprise program. The program offers structured business succession (cédants and repreneurs) cohorts with 6 sessions from September 2026 to February 2027, limited to 10 participants per cohort at $165 + taxes.
• Chambre de commerce du Canada / TradecertcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe CCIQ partners with the Canadian Chamber of Commerce and Tradecert to offer online certificate of origin issuance services to members, enabling them to export goods internationally.
• Réseau des quatre Cégeps de la Capitale-Nationale (FECN)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe CCIQ collaborates with the four Cégeps of Capitale-Nationale (FECN) to offer diversity and inclusion training modules ($100 each). Four modules available: intergenerational challenges, cultural diversity, disability diversity, and gender diversity.
• Cercle de la garnison de QuébecminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe CCIQ has a membership exchange agreement with the Cercle de la garnison de Québec, allowing CCIQ members to use the restaurant services on-site without the 15% administrative fee for one year.
• RCA GroupeminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe CCIQ partnered with RCA Groupe to promote immigrant entrepreneurship as a key driver of economic development in the Quebec City region.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Regional players

• Halifax Chamber of Commerce: Atlantic Canadian chamber offering similar member benefits, networking events, training, and advocacy to a regional business community — comparable in size and structure to CCIQ.
• Calgary Chamber of Commerce: Major Alberta-based chamber of commerce with comparable membership tiers, event programming (including galas and networking dinners), and policy advocacy services for a regional business community.
• Toronto Region Board of Trade: Major Canadian chamber of commerce operating in a different geography (Greater Toronto Area) but with a comparable membership/events/advocacy model serving businesses across multiple sectors and sizes.
• Ottawa Board of Trade: Regional chamber serving Ottawa businesses with a similar member-supported model, event programming, and policy advocacy focus — comparable in scale and structural role to CCIQ.
• Vancouver Board of Trade: Established western-Canadian chamber of commerce with membership-driven services, events, and policy advocacy — operates in a different geography but mirrors CCIQ's business model and institutional positioning.

Broad incumbents

• Canadian Chamber of Commerce: National umbrella organization of which CCIQ is a member; offers comparable advocacy, networking, and member services (including certificate of origin issuance via Tradecert that CCIQ distributes) at a national scope.
• Chambre de commerce du Montréal métropolitain (CCMM): The largest metropolitan chamber of commerce in Quebec, operating a much broader regional mandate with similar member-driven revenue model, advocacy focus, and event programming — a scaled incumbent comparable to CCIQ.

Direct peers

• Chambre de commerce et d'industrie du Grand Lévis (CCIGL): Chamber of commerce serving the Lévis region, directly comparable to CCIQ as a regional Quebec chamber with similar membership model, event programming, and co-leadership of the Alliance économique Lévis-Québec.

Others

• Repreneuriat Québec: Strategic partner of CCIQ delivering the Cohortes Transfert d'entreprise program; an adjacent/ecosystem organization focused on business succession in Quebec with comparable small-business audience and complementary services.
• Fédération des chambres de commerce du Québec (FCCQ): Quebec-wide federation of chambers of commerce providing umbrella advocacy, networking, and programs (including the Charter of Employers for Academic Persistence that CCIQ participates in) — an institutional peer and indirect governing body.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/cciquebec
• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UC6knYpzSAWYkHtfTqnlV6SA
• Facebookfacebook.com/cciquebec
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/chambre-de-commerce-et-d-industrie-de-qu-bec
• Instagraminstagram.com/cciquebec

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles24 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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