MEDEF CÔTE-D'OR Mouvement des Entreprises de France

What MEDEF CÔTE-D'OR Mouvement des Entreprises de France does

MEDEF Côte-d'Or (MEDEF 21) is the departmental branch of MEDEF National, France's largest employers' organization, headquartered at Maison des Entreprises in Dijon. Founded in 1946 and operating as an association loi 1901, it represents over 2,200 member companies and 7 professional branches across the Côte-d'Or territory, holding nearly 160 mandates in public institutions including URSSAF, Prudhommes, Commercial Courts, CCI, and Universities. Its mission is organized around four pillars: representing (Représenter), accompanying (Accompagner), federating (Fédérer), and defending (Défendre) the interests of territorial businesses within the French paritary system.

The organization delivers its services through a portfolio of member-facing products: free legal advisory (Service Juridique), the Clés RH HR workshops, the Prév'Action health-and-safety training in partnership with CARSAT, the Forum HANDIJOB disability-employment forum with AGEFIPH, and national training via the Académie MEDEF (40 formations, 18 conferences, 33 webinars, 10 thematic pathways). Networking is structured through named clubs (RH, Prévention Sécurité, Grands Comptes, Les Entreprises s'Engagent — 250+ companies, COMEX 40 — 100+ leaders under 45, Réseau Femmes) and thematic commissions (Cybersécurité et IA Responsable, Energie-Climat, Compétences et Jeunesse, Marketing/Communication, Entrepreneuriat et Croissance). The operational backbone is a customized ZOHO CRM application handling member relationships, event coordination, email communications, legal consultation historization, mandate management, and GDPR-compliant data handling. Brand-level technology partners include ZOHO (CRM), Les Intrépides and Akyos Communication (digital/web), and SATT SAYENS (technology-transfer referent for the cybersecurity/AI commission).

Revenue is generated through annual membership subscriptions (cotisations) governed by the published 2026 fee schedule (bareme), with fees deductible under French tax law (Loi Madelin). Customer segmentation is hybrid: over 90% of members are TPE/PME, complemented by sector-specific representation through 7 professional branches and persona-specific networks (under-45 leaders, women entrepreneurs). Go-to-market is community-led: a 17-person permanent team executes direct membership engagement (contact: Carole EMOURGEON), event-based networking (RDV Business, Afterwork, Déjeuner autour du Président), and structured peer-sponsorship (Le Réseau en Partage). Strategic partners include ENGIE (decarbonation expertise), Harmonie Mutuelle, AG2R La Mondiale (social protection), CCI, Université de Bourgogne, Burgundy School of Business, Réseau Entreprendre, and BFC Angels (business-angel network).

Name

MEDEF CÔTE-D'OR Mouvement des Entreprises de France

Legal name

Mouvement des Entreprises de France (MEDEF) de Côte-d'Or

Website

https://medef21.fr

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

MEDEF Côte-d'Or is the departmental branch of France's largest employers' organization, serving 2,200+ member companies and 7 professional branches in Côte-d'Or through representation in 160 public mandates, free legal and HR advisory, training programs, and structured business-networking clubs and commissions.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Dijon

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Membership subscriptions (Cotisations): The organization generates revenue through annual membership fees (cotisations) from its 2200+ member companies and 7 professional branches. Fees are structured according to a published fee schedule (barème cotisation 2026). Membership provides access to services, representation, networking, and various advantages.
2. Training programs (Académie MEDEF): MEDEF Côte-d'Or offers access to the national Académie MEDEF training platform, which provides 40 formations, 18 conferences, 33 webinars and podcasts. While primarily a member benefit, training programs contribute to member engagement and retention.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

MEDEF Côte-d'Or is a regional employers' federation (association loi 1901) that represents over 2,200 member companies and 7 professional branches in the Côte-d'Or department. It delivers four core service pillars: (1) Représenter — holding ~160 mandates in public institutions (URSSAF, Prudhommes, CCI, CPAM, etc.); (2) Accompagner — free legal advisory, HR support, prevention/safety training, and inclusion assistance; (3) Animer — running clubs (RH, Prévention Sécurité, Femmes, Comex40, Grands Comptes, Entreprises s'Engagent), themed commissions (Cybersécurité/IA, Energie-Climat, Compétences), and networking events (RDV Business, Afterworks); and (4) training through the national L'Académie MEDEF platform. Revenue comes primarily from annual membership cotisations.

Product overview

MEDEF Côte-d'Or is a regional employers' federation (business union) that functions as a service organization rather than a software product company. Its offering is a unified portfolio of member services organized around four core pillars: Représenter (representing businesses in 160 mandates across governmental and institutional bodies), Accompagner (providing legal services, HR advisory, inclusion support, and prevention assistance), and Animer (facilitating networking through clubs, commissions, events, and training programs). The primary digital tool is a customized ZOHO CRM application adapted for member management and event coordination. Training is delivered through the national L'Académie MEDEF platform. The organization serves over 2,200 member companies across 7 professional branches through direct service delivery including legal advisory, HR workshops (Clés RH), safety training (Prév'Action), professional networking clubs, themed commissions, business events, and forums—all as consultative and community services rather than packaged software products.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Académie MEDEF: National training program offering 40 formations, 18 conferences, 33 webinars and podcasts for mandate holders, elected officials, entrepreneurs and network collaborators
• ZOHO CRM
• COMEX 40
• Réseau Femmes du MEDEF
• Club RH
• Club Prévention Sécurité
• Les Entreprises s'Engagent - Club Côte-d'Or
• Club Grands Comptes

Products and services

• Adhésion MEDEF Côte-d'Or (Cotisations) Annual membership subscription providing member companies access to services, representation, networking, and partner advantages. Open to companies of all sizes and the 7 professional branches represented by the federation.
• Service Juridique (Legal Advisory) Free legal advisory service for MEDEF Côte-d'Or members providing expertise in individual and collective labor relations, business law, HR compliance, internal regulations, and employer obligations.
• L'Académie MEDEF (National Training Platform) National training program equipping mandate holders, elected officials, entrepreneurs, and network collaborators with skills for representing businesses and addressing economic challenges through 40+ formations, 18 conferences, 33 webinars and podcasts organized into 10 thematic pathways.
• Les Clés RH (HR Workshops) Annual morning-session workshop program informing members about labor law and HR management developments, featuring expert-led analysis of specific topics with practical guidance.
• Prév'Action (Health & Safety Prevention) Health and safety prevention training sessions (in partnership with CARSAT) addressing workplace risk evaluation, accident analysis, quality of life at work, RPS, eco-health, road risk, DUERP management, and absenteeism — targeting business owners and employees involved in prevention.
• Rendez-Vous Business (Networking Events) Lunchtime business networking events where member companies open their doors to MEDEF Côte-d'Or adherents for sharing experiences and meeting potential partners, clients, or suppliers.
• Journées du Patrimoine Économique (JPE) 2026 Economic Heritage Days event where businesses of all sizes open their doors to the public to showcase their activities, innovations, and local commitment, promoting economic attractiveness of the territory.
• SERI 2026: IA et Travail Conference and reflection workshops on AI and work transformation including collective reflection and discussion on responsible AI adoption for businesses.
• Forum Handijob (Disability Employment Forum) Annual forum connecting companies with people with disabilities seeking employment and immersion opportunities, organized in partnership with AGEFIPH Bourgogne-Franche-Comté as part of SEEPH awareness activities.
• ZOHO CRM (Member Management Platform) Customized CRM platform adapted to MEDEF Côte-d'Or's specific needs providing optimized member relationship management, event organization and tracking, email communication reliability and traceability, legal consultation historization, mandate management, and representativeness calculation.
• Club Les Entreprises s'Engagent — Côte-d'Or Local club of the national 'Les Entreprises s'Engagent' initiative gathering 250+ companies committed to inclusive society, youth employment, ecological transition, priority neighborhoods, and disability inclusion — providing RSE tools and support.
• Club RH (HR Professionals Network) Exchange network for HR professionals to share experiences, experiments, and solutions across different professional contexts, complemented by expert-led Clés RH sessions.
• Club Prévention Sécurité (Workplace Safety Club) Inter-company exchange group for safety animators, HSE managers, business owners, and safety professionals to share practices through company visits and experience feedback.
• Réseau Femmes du MEDEF Professional network bringing together women business leaders to build relationships, receive support, share experiences, and advocate for gender equality in business.
• COMEX40 (Young Decision-Makers Network) Leadership network of over 100 decision-makers under 45 years old addressing societal challenges with fresh perspectives, exploring emerging issues, and modernizing MEDEF's image.
• Club Grands Comptes (Large Enterprise Club) Club for large accounts and ETI companies to exchange on strategic topics, contribute to territorial influence, and develop working groups on structuring issues including international market diversification.
• Commissions Thématiques (Cybersécurité/IA, Énergie-Climat, Compétences/Jeunesse, Marketing/Communication, Entrepreneuriat) Themed working groups providing workshops, testimonials, and guidance on cybersecurity and responsible AI, climate-energy transition and decarbonation, skills and youth employment, marketing and communication trends, and territorial development through housing/mobility/infrastructure.

Named customers4 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature1 record

Partnerships

16 partnerships are on record, tiered core, major and regular.

• CARSATcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCARSAT (Caisse d'Assurance Retraite et de la Santé au Travail) partners with MEDEF Côte-d'Or for Prév'Action prevention programs, providing training on health, safety, and occupational risk management for member companies.
• AGEFIPH Bourgogne Franche-ComtécoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAGEFIPH partners with MEDEF Côte-d'Or for the annual Handijob forum, connecting companies with people with disabilities seeking employment, part of SEEPH awareness activities.
• Harmonie MutuellemajorGTM or Marketing PartnerHarmonie Mutuelle partners with MEDEF Côte-d'Or for Clés RH events and other member services, providing health protection and social protection solutions.
• André Le GroupemajorGTM or Marketing PartnerAndré Le Groupe is a local partner supporting RDV Business events and providing comprehensive professional, personal and heritage services to entrepreneurs.
• AG2R La MondialecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAG2R La Mondiale partners with MEDEF Côte-d'Or for Clés RH events, providing social protection, health, and retirement solutions to member companies.
• ZOHOcoreTechnology or IntegrationZOHO provides the CRM platform (ZOHO CRM) customized for MEDEF Côte-d'Or's needs, enabling optimized member relationship management, event organization, and GDpR-compliant data handling.
• ENGIEmajorGTM or Marketing PartnerENGIE partners with MEDEF Côte-d'Or to share expertise on decarbonation and energy transition challenges, contributing to events and providing technical knowledge for member companies.
• Atol Conseils et DéveloppementregularGTM or Marketing PartnerAtol CD participates in the Les Entreprises s'Engagent club and supports member companies with IT consulting and software development solutions.
• Dijon CéréalesregularGTM or Marketing PartnerDijon Céréales is an active member and supporter of MEDEF Côte-d'Or events and initiatives, representing the agricultural cooperative sector.
• Les IntrépidesregularTechnology or IntegrationLes Intrépides is the digital marketing agency that developed the MEDEF Côte-d'Or website, specializing in web strategy, content creation, SEO, and social media.
• Akyos CommunicationregularTechnology or IntegrationAkyos Communication is the web development partner for medef21.fr, specializing in website creation for businesses in Dijon.
• Université de BourgognemajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerUniversité de Bourgogne is represented on the Board of Directors of MEDEF Côte-d'Or and participates in skills and training development initiatives.
• Burgundy School of Business (BSB)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerBSB is represented on the Board of Directors and contributes to business education, training, and talent development initiatives with MEDEF Côte-d'Or.
• CCI (Chambre de Commerce et d'Industrie)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCCI partners with MEDEF Côte-d'Or for economic development, business support, and training initiatives in the Côte-d'Or territory.
• Réseau EntreprendremajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerRéseau Entreprendre is represented on the Board and supports entrepreneurship, business creation, and growth through mentorship and financing networks.
• SATT SAYENScoreTechnology or IntegrationSATT SAYENS serves as referent for the Cybersécurité et IA Responsable commission, bringing technology transfer and innovation expertise to member companies.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• France Industrie: Federation representing French industrial enterprises at national level. A MEDEF network affiliate addressing similar employer-representation themes, focused specifically on industrial sectors and competitiveness policy.
• MEDEF National: Parent federation of French employers (Mouvement des Entreprises de France). Direct parent of MEDEF Côte-d'Or; comparable as the national umbrella organization for the same employer-representation mission, but operating at national rather than departmental scale.

Emerging players

• CJD (Centre des Jeunes Dirigeants): French association of young business leaders (under 45). Direct thematic peer to MEDEF 21's Comex40 sub-network, competing for the same young-entrepreneur constituency and offering a parallel peer-mentoring platform.
• Réseau Entreprendre Bourgogne: National network of entrepreneur-mentor associations with a Bourgogne chapter on MEDEF Côte-d'Or's Board. Comparable in providing peer support to business leaders, but focused on growth-stage entrepreneurs and financing rather than employer representation.

Direct peers

• U2P (Union des Entreprises de Proximité): French employers' union representing very small businesses and the liberal professions. Competes with MEDEF for the same paritarisme mandates and SME membership base, including in the Bourgogne-Franche-Comté region.
• CPME (Confédération des Petites et Moyennes Entreprises): National confederation representing SMEs in France and competing with MEDEF for the same TPE/PME constituency. Operates departmental branches that directly rival MEDEF 21 in membership, representation mandates, and HR/legal services in Côte-d'Or.
• CCI Côte-d'Or (Dijon Métropole Chamber of Commerce): Local chamber of commerce for the Côte-d'Or territory and an established MEDEF partner. Overlaps in business support, training, and territorial representation mandates, with a more public-institution character than MEDEF.
• MEDEF Lyon-Rhône: Sister departmental MEDEF federation serving the Rhône department and Lyon metropolitan area. Directly comparable in mission, services, and structure to MEDEF Côte-d'Or, differing only in geography and scale.

Regional players

• CMA Côte-d'Or (Chambre des Métiers et de l'Artisanat): Regional chamber representing crafts and artisanal businesses in Bourgogne-Franche-Comté. Competes for mandate seats and serves overlapping member segments (TPE), but with a narrower artisan focus.

Others

• BPI France (Banque Publique d'Investissement): French public investment bank supporting SMEs and entrepreneurs with financing, training, and ecosystem programs. Thematically adjacent to MEDEF 21's entrepreneur-support role, especially in the BFC Angels partnership, but does not compete for membership.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Number of profiles

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Funding overview

Funding rounds

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