Chambre d'économie publique Grand Chasseral (CEP)

What Chambre d'économie publique Grand Chasseral (CEP) does

The Chambre d'économie publique Grand Chasseral (CEP), founded in 1980 and headquartered in Sonceboz-Sombeval, Canton of Bern, Switzerland, is a private, membership-based regional economic chamber ("association faîtière") representing approximately 800 members — companies, communes, associations, schools and individuals — across francophone Bern (Grand Chasseral / Jura bernois). Its functional role is fourfold: regional economic representation, strategic coordination, operational service delivery, and network facilitation. The organization operates with a deliberately lean core team (four paid staff supported by 60+ volunteer commissioners across seven thematic commissions covering Strategy, Industry, Services, Infrastructure, Training, Coaching and Club-entreprises) and publishes La Revue de la CEP, a quarterly regional economic magazine that has run for nearly 180 issues since 1980, distributed at roughly 1,700 copies per issue. It is not a technology company and uses standard web/social stack (WordPress, Elementor, Google Analytics, LinkedIn, Instagram).

CEP's service portfolio is structured around seven pillars: (1) the Stratégie économique 2030 multi-axis regional coordination framework; (2) the Grand Chasseral territorial brand, deployed via the Fondation Grand Chasseral (created 2019) for regional attractiveness; (3) the Baromètre industriel, a quarterly prospective analysis of the precision-industry sector; (4) the Meilleur·e·s apprenti·e·s Grand Chasseral annual apprenticeship and best-training-company awards; (5) coaching services for entrepreneurs, operated in partnership with Be-advanced; (6) administrative mandate services for partner associations (JardinSuisse JB, Intervalles, CIFC-JB, ARCM, SwissSkills JB, SSE-JB, FBJB, CPP-JB); and (7) the Club-entreprises VIP circle priced at CHF 2,500/year. Major regional employers — including Tornos, Straumann, Rolex, Longines, UBS, BCBE, Sylvac, Affolter Group, Precitrame Machines and Swiss Timing — sit within the Club.

The revenue model is predominantly subscription/dues-driven: general membership fees from the ~800 members form the base, the Club-entreprises premium tier provides higher-yield recurring revenue at CHF 2,500/year, and administrative mandate fees plus coaching-related receipts via Be-advanced complete the mix. Revenue figures are not publicly disclosed. The go-to-market is community-led — direct engagement with member companies, in-person events (Petit-déjeuner microtechnique series, conferences at La Couronne and partner venues, Business Cocktails with Swiss astronauts Marco Sieber and Claude Nicollier), the quarterly Revue, and owned social channels (LinkedIn, Instagram). The organization is regionally bounded to francophone Bern and does not pursue geographic expansion beyond the Arc jurassien.

Name

Chambre d'économie publique Grand Chasseral (CEP)

Legal name

Chambre d'économie publique Grand Chasseral (CEP)

Website

https://cep.ch

Company type

Private

Founded year

1980

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

The Chambre d'économie publique Grand Chasseral (CEP) is a membership-based regional economic chamber founded in 1980 in Sonceboz-Sombeval, Switzerland, representing roughly 800 companies, communes, associations, schools and individuals across francophone Bern, delivering strategic coordination, regional branding, coaching, apprenticeship awards, administrative mandates and VIP networking through a lean core team and 60+ volunteer commissioners.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Sonceboz-Sombeval

HQ country

Switzerland

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Membership dues: The CEP operates as a membership organization funded primarily by dues from its ~800 members (companies, communes, associations, schools, individuals). This forms the core of its revenue model.
2. Club-entreprises premium membership: A VIP circle with an annual subscription of 2500 CHF per year, offering exclusive events, company visits, and high-level networking. This premium tier generates additional recurring revenue.
3. Administrative mandate services: The CEP provides administrative support services to partner organizations (e.g., JardinSuisse, Intervalles, CIFC-JB, ARCM, SwissSkills, SSE-JB, FBJB, CPP-JB) for which it receives compensation as part of mandate agreements.
4. Coaching services: Basic coaching advice is provided free; specialized coaching is offered in partnership with Be-advanced, potentially generating service fees.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

The Chambre d'économie publique Grand Chasseral (CEP) is a membership-based regional economic chamber and umbrella association for the French-speaking Bernese economy, founded in 1980. It delivers strategic coordination of regional economic interests, operates the Club-entreprises VIP business network, provides coaching and administrative support services to entrepreneurs and partner organizations, and publishes the quarterly Revue de la CEP. Its approximately 800 members include companies, communes, associations, schools, and individual members served across the Grand Chasseral region.

Product overview

The Chambre d'économie publique Grand Chasseral (CEP) offers a portfolio of non-technology economic development services organized around seven strategic pillars: the Stratégie économique 2030 (strategic coordination framework), the Grand Chasseral territorial brand (regional attractiveness), the Baromètre industriel (quarterly industry analysis), vocational training programs (Meilleur-e-s apprenti-e-s), coaching services for entrepreneurs, administrative support for regional organizations, and the Club-entreprises VIP network. CEP also publishes La Revue de la CEP, a quarterly regional economic magazine. The organization functions as an economic chamber serving the French-speaking Bernese region with approximately 800 member organizations.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Grand Chasseral: Territorial attractiveness brand and program developed under the Stratégie économique 2030, deployed by the Fondation Grand Chasseral to enhance regional visibility and economic attractiveness.
• Club-entreprises de la CEP

Products and services

• Club-entreprises de la CEP Exclusive VIP business club of the CEP offering members dedicated events, company visits, encounters with notable personalities, and high-level networking with significant regional economic actors, available for an annual fee of CHF 2,500.
• Coaching CEP Business development coaching for young entrepreneurs and project leaders in the Bernese French-speaking region, delivered in partnership with Be-advanced, providing strategic and operational support for new business creation. Basic coaching is provided free while specialized coaching is delivered through the Be-advanced partnership.
• Prestations administratives Administrative support services for economic actors, associations, and institutions connected to the Grand Chasseral economy, including full administrative management and active administration for partner organizations such as JardinSuisse, Intervalles, CIFC-JB, ARCM, SwissSkills, SSE-JB, FBJB, and CPP-JB.
• La Revue de la CEP Quarterly regional economic publication distributed to the CEP's 800+ members and broader Arc jurassien readership (1,700 copies per issue), serving as a showcase for regional industry, economy, training, tourism, sustainability, and culture.
• Meilleur·e·s apprenti·e·s Grand Chasseral Annual award ceremony and recognition program honoring the best apprentices and best training companies in the Grand Chasseral region across artisanal, industrial, and service categories, promoting vocational education excellence.
• Baromètre industriel Quarterly prospective analysis tool that highlights major trends in the precision industry of the Grand Chasseral region, providing understanding of secondary sector dynamics and systemic challenges.

Quantifiable outcome

• Nearly 180 issues of the Revue de la CEP published since 1980
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers20 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

Twelve partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Be-advancedcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerBe-advanced is the CEP's partner for specialized coaching services for young entrepreneurs. While the CEP provides free basic coaching advice, specialized coaching is delivered through the Be-advanced partnership, offering targeted strategic and operational support to entrepreneurs in the Grand Chasseral region.
• JardinSuisse (Section Jura bernois)minorOthersJardinSuisse (Section Jura bernois) is one of the organizations for which the CEP provides administrative services. JardinSuisse is the Swiss trade association for gardeners and horticultural businesses.
• IntervallesminorOthersIntervalles receives administrative support services from the CEP. Intervalles is a regional institution/organization in the Grand Chasseral area.
• CIFC-JB (Centre d'Information de la Formation Commerciale du Jura bernois)minorOthersThe CEP provides administrative services to CIFC-JB, the Commercial Training Information Center of the Bernese Jura, which is involved in vocational commercial education in the region.
• Fondation Grand ChasseralcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCreated in 2019, the Fondation Grand Chasseral is the entity that deploys the Grand Chasseral attractiveness and notoriety program. The CEP holds a seat on the Foundation alongside other regional umbrella organizations. The Foundation implements the regional brand developed through the CEP's Stratégie économique 2030.
• ARCM (Archivage et Recherche du Canton du Jura)minorOthersThe CEP provides administrative services to ARCM, an archiving and research organization in the Canton of Jura.
• SwissSkillsminorOthersThe CEP provides administrative support to SwissSkills, the Swiss national skills competition organization, in connection with regional skills competitions.
• SSE-JB (Société Suisse des Entrepreneurs, Section Jura bernois)minorOthersThe CEP provides administrative support to the Swiss Entrepreneurs' Society, Jura bernois section, representing construction and trades businesses in the region.
• FBJB (Fonds de Bourse Jura-Bienne)minorOthersThe CEP provides administrative services to the FBJB scholarship fund for the Jura-Bienne region.
• CPP-JB (Commission Paritaire Professionnelle Jura bernois)minorOthersThe CEP provides administrative services to the CPP-JB, the Joint Professional Commission of the Bernese Jura, which oversees collective labor agreements and apprenticeship standards.
• La Couronne (regional hub building)coreOthersLa Couronne is a building at the heart of the Grand Chasseral region that the CEP planned to integrate by 2023 as the regional hub and epicenter of economic attractiveness and visibility. It serves as the physical home for the CEP and regional economic activities.
• Swiss Board InstituteminorOthersThe Swiss Board Institute partners with the CEP to offer board governance training events. CEP members benefit from a preferential rate of 690 CHF (200 CHF discount) for the Annual Board Day. Registrations are managed through the Swiss Board Institute directly.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Chambre vaudoise du commerce et de l'industrie (CVCI): Cantonal chamber of commerce for the Canton of Vaud, offering member representation, business services, training, and economic advocacy. Directly comparable institutional model — a French-speaking Swiss cantonal chamber serving a regional economy with similar industry mix (manufacturing, services, precision).
• Chambre de commerce et d'industrie de Fribourg (CCIF): Cantonal chamber of commerce and industry for the Canton of Fribourg, offering member services, training promotion, and regional economic representation. Comparable bilingual Swiss cantonal chamber with similar mandate to support regional SMEs and industrial firms.
• Chambre de commerce et d'industrie du Jura (CCI Jura): Cantonal chamber of commerce for the adjacent Canton of Jura, providing the same mix of membership representation, business services, training promotion, and regional economic advocacy as CEP. Directly comparable in scale, structure, and offering for SMEs and industrial firms in a neighboring French-speaking Swiss region.

Regional players

• Greater Zurich Area: Swiss regional economic promotion agency marketing the Greater Zurich area internationally for investment and business location. Comparable as a regional economic promotion body but with a national/international scope and a different operating geography (German-speaking Switzerland) than CEP.
• Industrie- und Handelskammer Zentralschweiz (IHZ): Regional chamber of commerce and industry for central Switzerland, providing member services, business advocacy, training promotion, and regional representation. Comparable institutional model to CEP but serves a German-speaking multi-canton region rather than a single French-speaking canton-fragment.
• BaselArea.swiss: Regional innovation and economic promotion agency for the Basel area, serving as a public-private partnership supporting SMEs, startups, and industrial firms. Comparable in mission (regional economic development and innovation promotion) but operates in northwestern Switzerland in a different linguistic region.

Broad incumbents

• Bern Economic Development Agency (Standortförderung Kanton Bern): Cantonal economic promotion agency for the Canton of Bern, of which the CEP's region is a part. Operates at a broader geographic scope with wider mandate including investment attraction, site promotion, and cluster development; CEP functions as a complementary sub-regional body within this cantonal framework.
• Switzerland Global Enterprise (S-GE): Swiss national trade and investment promotion agency supporting Swiss companies in international markets and attracting foreign investment. Operates at the national level with broader scope than CEP, but is the closest comparable at the policy and economic promotion level for Swiss SMEs and industrial exporters.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Number of profiles

Profiles11 records

Funding overview

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Investors

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