Jeune Chambre de commerce de Montréal

What Jeune Chambre de commerce de Montréal does

Jeune Chambre de commerce de Montréal (JCCM) is a non-profit, membership-based professional development organization founded on October 28, 1931 by students from HEC Montréal and young business people. Operating as the world's largest junior chamber of commerce, JCCM serves approximately 2,000-2,600 young business leaders aged 18-40 in the Montreal region through a portfolio of networking events (notably the 6@8 format), training programs, mentorship initiatives, conferences, and the signature ARISTA Provincial Contest (now in its 49th edition). The organization is supported by 70+ corporate, institutional, and media partners including Bell, Ville de Montréal, BMO Groupe Financier, Deloitte, Énergir, Fondaction, and Aéroports de Montréal, alongside 120-150 volunteers annually distributed across committees covering Communications, Partnerships, Member Experience, and Events.

Name

Jeune Chambre de commerce de Montréal

Legal name

Jeune Chambre de Commerce de Montréal

Website

https://jccm.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1931

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Jeune Chambre de commerce de Montréal is a 95-year-old non-profit membership organization developing Montreal's young business leaders aged 18-40 through networking events, training, mentorship, the ARISTA contest, and partnerships with 70+ corporate sponsors.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Chamber of Commerce and Business Networking Services

NAICS

Business Associations (813910), Professional Organizations (81392), Convention and Trade Show Organizers (56192)

SIC

Services-Membership Organizations (8600)

akta.pro primary industry

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

Keywords

• Junior chamber of commerce
• Business networking association
• Professional development programs
• Intrapreneurship training
• Leadership recognition contests

Headquarters

HQ city

Montréal

HQ country

Canada

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Membership fees: Annual membership fees for JCCM and JCCM+ tiers. Membership runs for one year from registration date.
2. Event registrations: Fees for participation in networking events, conferences, training programs, and the ARISTA competition.
3. Sponsorship and partnerships: Corporate sponsors and partners provide financial support in exchange for visibility and access to the young professional network.
4. Program fees - Génération d'impact: The Génération d'impact program charges $1,499 + tax for JCCM+ members and $750 + tax for nonprofit employees.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

JCCM is a non-profit membership-based organization offering annual JCCM and JCCM+ memberships that provide young professionals aged 18-40 with access to a structured program of networking events (6@8), training workshops, mentorship, conferences, the ARISTA Provincial Contest, and the Génération d'impact intrapreneurship training program co-created with Fondaction. The organization connects more than 2,600 members, alumni, and partners across Montreal and Quebec.

Product overview

Jeune Chambre de commerce de Montréal (JCCM) operates as a membership-based professional development organization rather than a technology product company. Its core offering consists of JCCM and JCCM+ annual membership programs that grant access to a comprehensive ecosystem of networking, training, and professional development services. The portfolio includes programming activities (Formations, Réseautage/6@8 networking events, Conférences, Mentorat), the signature ARISTA Provincial Contest, the Génération d'impact intrapreneurship training program co-created with Fondaction, and the philanthropic District Montréal initiative. Additional offerings include the JCCM Circle alumni network, a podcast series (La relève au micro), and a news/content hub. The organization functions as a community platform connecting over 2,600 young business leaders aged 18-40 in Montreal.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• District Montréal: Philanthropic platform of the JCCM that amplifies the organization's socio-economic impact by supporting entrepreneurial, leadership, governance, and civic engagement journeys of Montreal's next generation of business leaders.
• Cercle JCCM
• Concours ARISTA
• Génération d'impact

Products and services

• JCCM+ Membership

Named customers6 records

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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Partnerships

14 partnerships are on record, tiered co-creator, major partner, presiding partner, ascension partner, propulsion partner, category partner, exclusive prize partner, media partner and academic partner.

• Fondactionco-creatorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2022Fondaction co-created the Génération d'impact program with JCCM in 2022. This program trains impact intrapreneurs within organizations. Fondaction also sponsors the Impactful Generation award at ARISTA.
• Bellmajor partnerGTM or Marketing PartnerBell is identified as a major partner of JCCM, supporting the next generation of business leaders through the organization's initiatives and programming.
• Ville de Montréalmajor partnerGTM or Marketing PartnerThe City of Montreal is a major partner providing support for JCCM's mission to develop young business leaders in the Montreal region.
• Aéroports de Montréal (ADM)presiding partnerStrategic or Co-development PartnerADM Aéroports de Montréal presides over the ARISTA Provincial Contest. Philippe Stas, VP Services, Commercial and Innovation, serves as Honorary President 2026. The partnership brings airport leadership and innovation focus to the competition.
• BMO Groupe Financierascension partnerGTM or Marketing PartnerBMO has been a partner of JCCM for over 20 years. As a forward-looking bank, young people are a priority, and the partnership allows BMO to connect with the next generation of business leaders.
• Deloitteascension partnerGTM or Marketing PartnerDeloitte partners with JCCM to support young professionals. Team members aged 26 on average engage with JCCM programs. Deloitte also sponsors the International Leader category of ARISTA.
• Énergirpropulsion partnerGTM or Marketing PartnerÉnergir is a propulsion partner of JCCM and sponsors the Social Responsibility category of ARISTA, supporting sustainable business practices among young leaders.
• Fonds de solidarité FTQcategory partnerGTM or Marketing PartnerThe Fonds de solidarité FTQ sponsors the Young Startup Entrepreneur category of ARISTA, supporting emerging entrepreneurs in Quebec.
• Ordre des CPA du Québeccategory partnerGTM or Marketing PartnerThe Order of Chartered Professional Accountants of Quebec hosts the Jury Day event and sponsors the Young Established Entrepreneur category of ARISTA.
• Conseil des arts de Montréalexclusive prize partnerGTM or Marketing PartnerExclusive prize partner for the Arts and Culture category of ARISTA, supporting young cultural entrepreneurs.
• Le Devoirmedia partnerGTM or Marketing PartnerMedia partner for ARISTA contest, providing coverage and visibility for young business leaders.
• Les Affairesmedia partnerGTM or Marketing PartnerMedia partner publishing member profiles and articles about JCCM initiatives including the Génération d'impact program intrapreneurs.
• La Pressemedia partnerGTM or Marketing PartnerMedia partner providing coverage of JCCM activities and young business leadership.
• HEC Montréal - Pôle IDEOSacademic partnerStrategic or Co-development PartnerHEC Montréal's Pôle IDEOS provides coaching for the Génération d'impact program, offering over 2 hours of coaching to participating intrapreneurs.

Scale indicators7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Chambre de commerce du Montréal Métropolitain (CCMM): The flagship Montreal metropolitan chamber of commerce. Both serve Montreal-based business communities with networking, advocacy, and events; CCMM operates across all ages while JCCM focuses on the 18-40 demographic.
• Young Presidents' Organization (YPO): Global peer community for young chief executives, offering leadership development, networking, and education programs. Closely comparable model targeting young business leaders, with peer-to-peer learning at its core.
• BNI (Business Network International): Global business networking organization built on structured referral-based chapter meetings. Directly comparable on the networking and member-acquisition mechanics side, though BNI is for-profit and JCCM is mission-driven.
• Rotaract (Rotary International): Rotary's young-professional service and leadership program for ages 18+. Mirrors JCCM's combination of networking, professional development, mentorship, and recognition for emerging leaders.
• Junior Chamber International (JCI): Global federation of national junior chambers of which JCCM is a member. JCI offers the same model — young-leader professional development, networking, and recognition — at international scale.
• Fédération des chambres de commerce du Québec (FCCQ): Provincial umbrella for Quebec chambers of commerce. Represents the broader chamber-of-commerce ecosystem in Quebec; JCCM operates in the same advocacy and member-services space at a provincial level.

Regional players

• Toronto Region Board of Trade: Major Canadian metropolitan chamber of commerce in Toronto. Comparable chamber-of-commerce model in a different Canadian market, serving members with events, advocacy, and networking services.

Broad incumbents

• Canadian Chamber of Commerce: National association representing Canadian business. Much broader scope (all sectors, all company sizes) but serves the same member-services, policy advocacy, and networking function JCCM delivers at the local level.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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• Facebookfacebook.com/jeunechambremtl
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/jeune-chambre-de-commerce-de-montreal
• Instagraminstagram.com/jccmmtl
• TikToktiktok.com/@jeunechambre

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles19 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

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