What COMMUNAUTE D AGGLOMERATION DU GRAND DOLE does

Communauté d'Agglomération du Grand Dole is a French public territorial institution (Établissement public de coopération intercommunale) headquartered at the Hôtel d'agglomération, Place de l'Europe, Dole (Jura department). It groups 47 communes serving approximately 53,000 residents, 1,400 business establishments, and 23,000 jobs, and is led by President Jean-Pascal Fichère with Director General Jean-Baptiste Voinot. Its functional scope spans economic development, urban planning, transport, culture, sports, environment, housing, tourism, and waste management across the territory.

The entity operates a portfolio of public-service infrastructure and digital platforms: the Guichet Unique online portal for urban planning permits, the Trouvezadole.fr local business directory (320+ merchants), the K'Dole gift check system (200+ acceptance points; €300,000+ issued in 2022), the Conservatoire à Rayonnement Départemental de Musique et de Danse, the La Commanderie 3,000-capacity concert hall, the Dolexpo 12,000 m² exhibition center, the Grandole Mobilités public transport network, and the 900-hectare Innovia-Aéroport economic zone incorporating a 70-hectare ISO 9001-certified eco-innovation park. Two wholly owned operating subsidiaries — Hello Dole SPL (tourism and events, created 2016) and the Office de Commerce et de l'Artisanat (founded March 2013) — handle commercial and tourism activities. Strategic positioning targets the hydrogen economy (ISTHY institute, Apristhy prefiguration association, Solvay/Inovyn 10,000 t/yr production), agri-food (AOP Comté, Fromageries Bel, Ynsect, Groupe Cérélia), and logistics (Technoport de Pagny canal access, ITM Logistique, Codifrance).

Revenue derives from intergovernmental fiscal transfers, property taxes, tourist tax, economic contributions redistributed from member communes, and fee-based services (conservatory tuition, venue rentals, public transit fares). The entity delivers through physical administrative offices, digital portals, and partner networks (CCI du Jura, CMA, Initiative Dole Territoires, BGE, ADIE, Pôle Emploi, Franche-Comté Active, and the four regional competitiveness poles). No external capital is raised; funding flows from public budgets, EU/ERDF grants (e.g., Rive Gauche requalification), and member- commune contributions.

Name

COMMUNAUTE D AGGLOMERATION DU GRAND DOLE

Legal name

Communauté d'Agglomération du Grand Dole

Website

https://grand-dole.fr

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Communauté d'Agglomération du Grand Dole is a French public territorial institution coordinating public services across 47 communes in the Jura department, serving 53,000 residents, 1,400 businesses, and 23,000 jobs through economic development, urban planning, transport, culture, and environmental mandates.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Public Administration / Local Government Services

NAICS

Administration of Housing Programs, Urban Planning, and Community Development (9251), Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support (9211)

SIC

Services-Facilities Support Management Services (8744), Services-Miscellaneous Amusement & Recreation (7990)

akta.pro primary industry

Urban Planning & Master Planning (BPAHAKAD)

akta.pro secondary industries

Regional & Land Use Planning (BPAHAKAE), Government & Municipal Event Venues (THAHAAAE)

Keywords

• Public administration services
• Urban planning regulation
• Economic development zones
• Public transport network
• Cultural venue management

Headquarters

HQ city

Dole, Bourgognefranchecomté

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices9 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Intergovernmental fiscal transfers: Revenue from tax contributions (taxe de séjour/tourist tax, property taxes, economic contributions) redistributed from member communes and national government
2. Tourist tax collection: Collected by accommodation providers from January 1 to December 31 annually; managed by Dole Tourisme
3. Economic development investments: Public investments in industrial zones, business parks (Innovia), transport infrastructure to attract businesses and generate economic activity and employment tax revenue

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels8 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Grand Dole is a French public agglomeration community that delivers statutory local-government services to 53,000 inhabitants across 47 Jura communes, including urban planning and housing policy (PLUi, PLH), economic development and business support, public transport (Grandole Mobilités), waste management and environmental services, cultural programming (Conservatoire, La Commanderie, Dolexpo via Hello Dole SPL), tourism promotion (Dole Tourisme), and sports/recreational facilities. It also operates digital tools such as the Guichet Unique urban planning portal and the Trouvez à Dole / K'DOLE local commerce platform.

Product overview

The Grand Dole Agglomeration Community operates primarily as a public administrative entity providing civic services rather than a technology product company. Its digital offerings encompass administrative portals (Guichet Unique for urban planning permits), local economic development platforms (Trouvez à Dole directory, K'DOLE gift vouchers), tourism services through Hello Dole SPL (including Dolexpo exhibition center, La Commanderie, and Dole Tourisme), and urban planning services (PLUi, PSMV). The community also manages economic zones including the 900-hectare Innovia-Aéroport multimodal site and the 70-hectare Innovia innovation park. Major development projects include the Rive Gauche requalification and Quartier de la Gare urban renewal. Cultural services include the Conservatoire à Rayonnement Départemental de Musique et de Danse, and housing programs through the PLH.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• K'Dole: Local gift cheque program supporting the local economy, accepted at over 200 merchants across the Grand Dole territory
• Trouvez à Dole
• La Commanderie
• Dolexpo - Parc du Jura

Quantifiable outcome

• 4,700 industrial jobs across the territory
• +5 more outcomes

Named customers12 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

22 partnerships are on record, tiered regional, core, supporting and flagship.

• Agence Économique Régionale de Bourgogne-Franche-ComtéregionalStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 October 2017Regional economic development agency created October 1, 2017 at the initiative of the Bourgogne-Franche-Comté Regional Council. Supports enterprise and territory development across the region.
• Chambre de Commerce et d'Industrie du JuracoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCCI du Jura provides business support through the Espace Entreprendre including project carrier reception, methodology, tools, and the 'Parcours pour entreprendre' training program for business creation and takeover.
• Chambre de Métiers et de l'ArtisanatcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerArtisan chamber provides directory of trades, business formalities center, diploma delivery, apprenticeship organization, and professional promotion for craftsmen and entrepreneurs.
• Initiative Dole TerritoirescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNon-profit association providing free advisory services for business creators and takeover operators including financing support, honor loan dossier assembly, post-creation follow-up, and sponsorship.
• BGE Franche-ComtésupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerBusiness startup support organization assisting entrepreneurs in project construction through market study support, business plan development, and financing dossier assembly (ARDEA, NACRE, PCE, AGEFIPH).
• ADIEsupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerPublic utility association providing financing and support for people distant from employment without access to bank credit to create their own businesses. France's leading microcredit operator with 160,000+ businesses financed since 1989.
• Mission Locale Dole-RevermontsupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerEspace Jeunes provides 16-25 year old job seekers with professional project construction support including welcome, information, orientation, and professional accompaniment services.
• Franche-Comté ActivesupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerSocial economy partner providing financial expertise for projects in complementarity with project assembly support structures and financing partners.
• Pôle EmploisupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerNational employment service providing job seeker reception, orientation, accompaniment, and professional development support along with comprehensive employer services.
• SASTI (Service d'Accompagnement Socio-professionnel des Travailleurs Indépendants)supportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerBourgogne-Franche-Comté association providing free and confidential support for independent workers facing difficulties across social, economic, administrative, and professional dimensions. Recognized as general interest and Solidary Company of Social Utility (ESUS).
• Pôle compétitivité VitagoraregionalStrategic or Co-development PartnerAgri-food competitiveness cluster enabling businesses to access scientific research potential for growth through innovation.
• Pôle compétitivité PlastipolisregionalStrategic or Co-development PartnerPlastics competitiveness cluster supporting innovation in chemistry and plasturgy sectors.
• Pôle compétitivité Véhicule du FuturregionalStrategic or Co-development PartnerFuture vehicle competitiveness cluster for automotive and mobility innovation.
• Pôle compétitivité MicrotechniquesregionalStrategic or Co-development PartnerMicro-techniques cluster supporting precision engineering and micro-technology innovation.
• ISTHY (Institut de Stockage de l'Hydrogène)flagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerHydrogen Storage Institute bringing together local authorities, industrialists, universities, and organizations to create France's central testing and homologation center for hydrogen storage systems. Planned for Innovia site.
• Apristhy (Association de Préfiguration de l'Institut de Stockage de l'Hydrogène)flagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerAssociation of prefiguration for hydrogen storage institute uniting main sector actors on the territory. Active in ENRgHy regional dossier including VHycTor project and NewMHyLL renewable hydrogen production from hydroelectricity with EDF.
• Solvay / InovynflagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerMajor chemical industrial platform at Tavaux producing 10,000 tonnes of hydrogen annually. Foundation of Grand Dole's hydrogen territory positioning. Site hosts 1,700 workers across SOLVAY, INOVYN, and subcontractors.
• La PosteflagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner in MobilhyTest project validating hydrogen fuel cell vehicle operations for mail delivery with vehicles equipped with hydrogen fuel cells.
• EDFsupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerEnergy partner in NewMHyLL project for renewable hydrogen production from hydroelectricity, including first hydrogen distribution station deployment.
• Institut FEMTO-STregionalTechnology or IntegrationOne of France's largest public engineering research laboratories (750 engineer-researchers) associated with Université de Franche-Comté. FEMTO ENGINEERING technology development center supports projects in micro-fabrication, nano-machining, time-frequency, and smart systems.
• KoredgesupportingTechnology or IntegrationDigital web agency based in Lyon and Besançon providing website development, SEO, and social media services for Grand Dole's institutional digital presence.
• Technoport de PagnyregionalStrategic or Co-development PartnerWaterway logistics platform at Pagny-le-Château (17km from Dole) providing direct access to Northern and Mediterranean ports (Antwerp, Amsterdam, Marseille-Fos) via Freycinet-gauge canal.

Scale indicators21 records

Recent moves12 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Regional players

• Roannais Agglomération: Communauté d'agglomération of approximately 100,000 inhabitants in the Loire department, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes. Comparable in statutory scope (PLUi, economic development, transport, culture) but serving a different geographic catchment, sharing themes of industrial transition and rural-periurban service delivery rather than direct competition.

Broad incumbents

• Dijon Métropole: Métropole of approximately 260,000 inhabitants serving the Côte-d'Or capital region, located 30 minutes from Grand Dole. Comparable as a higher-tier intercommunale in the same Bourgogne-Franche-Comté region, competing for industrial attraction, tourism, and talent along the same Rhine-Rhône corridor.

Direct peers

• Communauté d'Agglomération du Bassin de Bourg-en-Bresse: Communauté d'agglomération of approximately 130,000 inhabitants centred on Bourg-en-Bresse in Ain, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes. Comparable as an intercommunale neighbouring Grand Dole, sharing the A39 corridor, and competing for industrial, agri-food, and tourism activity along the Rhône axis.
• Grand Besançon Métropole: Communauté d'agglomération of approximately 250,000 inhabitants in the Doubs department, immediate geographic neighbour of Grand Dole within Bourgogne-Franche-Comté. Directly comparable as a French intercommunale delivering urban planning (PLUi), economic development, transport, cultural, and tourism services across multiple communes in the same regional economy.
• Communauté d'Agglomération de Vesoul: Communauté d'agglomération of approximately 32,000 inhabitants in Haute-Saône, within the Bourgogne-Franche-Comté region. Comparable in scale and statutory mission to Grand Dole, delivering economic development, urban planning, and public services across a comparable rural/periurban commune perimeter.
• Mâconnais Beaujolais Agglomération: Communauté d'agglomération of approximately 80,000 inhabitants in Saône-et-Loire, Bourgogne-Franche-Comté. Comparable in size and statutory mission, with overlapping agri-food heritage (Beaujolais wine, gastronomy) and competing for tourism and economic development activity in the southern Bourgogne-Franche-Comté corridor.
• Espace Communautaire Lons Agglomération: Communauté d'agglomération centred on Lons-le-Saunier in the Jura department, sharing the same departmental context as Grand Dole. Comparable as a smaller Jura intercommunale with overlapping economic development, urban planning, and tourism service delivery responsibilities, and competing for the same resident and business catchment.
• Pays de Montbéliard Agglomération: Communauté d'agglomération of approximately 140,000 inhabitants in the Doubs department, within Bourgogne-Franche-Comté. Comparable as an intercommunale delivering PLUi, economic development, transport, and cultural services, and competing for industrial tenants along the same regional axis as Grand Dole.
• Communauté d'Agglomération de Nevers: Communauté d'Agglomération de Nevers in Bourgogne-Franche-Comté with approximately 67,000 inhabitants. Comparable in population scale and statutory scope (urban planning, economic development, transport, culture), and competing for similar industrial and tourism investment flows.
• Grand Chalon: Communauté d'agglomération of approximately 100,000 inhabitants centred on Chalon-sur-Saône in Saône-et-Loire. Comparable as a Bourgogne-Franche-Comté intercommunale delivering industrial economic development, urban planning, and cultural services, and competing along the A6/A39 corridor.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance2 records

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Subsidiaries2 records

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