ADGMQ - Association des directeurs généraux des municipalités du Québec

What ADGMQ - Association des directeurs généraux des municipalités du Québec does

ADGMQ (Association des directeurs g\u00e9n\u00e9raux des municipalit\u00e9s du Qu\u00e9bec) is a non-profit professional association founded in 1935 and headquartered at 43 rue de Buade, Quebec City. It is the exclusive professional network in Quebec for three tightly defined personas: municipal directors general (DG), assistant directors general (DGA), and arrondissement directors, with the vast majority of its members employed by municipalities of 5,000+ inhabitants that collectively represent more than 85% of Quebec's population. The association operates a unified member-services portfolio anchored on (i) the annual Congr\u00e8s, which drew nearly 350 attendees in 2026 under the theme 'Point de rep\u00e8re'; (ii) the annual Colloque, now in its fourth year; (iii) the Certification en gouvernance municipale (CGM), a multi-stage professional credential that had produced 42 graduates by 2026 and is acknowledged by the Minist\u00e8re des Affaires municipales et de l'Habitation; (iv) recurring in-person training modules and exchange workshops (e.g., the DG\u2013\u00c9lu(e)s relationship series); and (v) supporting services including the Grands Prix awards, a free semi-annual magazine, a member-only financial-aid portal (Portail d'aide financi\u00e8re) co-run with UMQ, and the InterAide peer-support service.

The association is funded through three primary revenue streams: recurring membership dues for active and retired members, event registration fees (with tiered pricing for members, retired members, and non-members), and certification/training fees under professional-services pricing. Pricing for individual training modules is published (e.g., $525 active member / $595 non-member for Colloque 2026; $585 for the two-day CGM DG-\u00c9lu(e)s training; $275 standard / $150 bundled for exchange workshops). Marketing is conducted through the ADGMQ website, LinkedIn, Vimeo, a press room, and its in-person congress and colloquia; distribution is direct to members, with no third-party channel infrastructure. Governance is member-led (current president: Christian Schryburt, DG of Ville de Sainte-Th\u00e9r\u00e8se), with no parent company, no external investors, no public listing, and no disclosed revenue. The organization maintains strategic partnerships with UMQ (recognition awards), the Fonds d'assurance des municipalit\u00e9s du Qu\u00e9bec (FAMQ, scholarships), \u00c9nergir (career recognition), Mila (AI content), and three preferred venue partners across Quebec.

Name

ADGMQ - Association des directeurs généraux des municipalités du Québec

Legal name

Association des directeurs généraux des municipalités du Québec

Website

https://adgmq.qc.ca

Company type

Private

Founded year

1935

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

ADGMQ is a 1935-founded, Quebec-based non-profit professional association exclusively serving municipal directors general, assistant directors general, and arrondissement directors in Quebec. It delivers the CGM certification, an annual Congr\u00e8s and Colloque, in-person training, and peer-support services funded via membership dues, event fees, and certification fees.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Professional Association Services

NAICS

Professional Organizations (81392), Business Associations (813910)

SIC

Services-Membership Organizations (8600)

akta.pro primary industry

Association Compliance, Governance & Board Support Services (BPAJAHAN)

akta.pro secondary industry

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

Keywords

• Municipal management
• Professional certification
• Governance training
• Public administration
• Membership association

Headquarters

HQ city

Clarke 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

Revenue model

1. Membership dues: Annual membership fees for municipal general managers, assistant general managers, and arrondissement directors
2. Event registration fees: Fees for colloquia, congresses, workshops and training sessions - both member and non-member pricing available
3. Certification program: Certification in municipal governance (CGM) program fees including training modules and certification process

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

ADGMQ is a nonprofit professional association that supports municipal general managers, assistant general managers, and arrondissement directors of Quebec municipalities through professional certification in municipal governance (CGM), training programs, an annual congress, an annual colloquium, and peer networking. It provides members with a financial aid portal, mutual aid services (InterAide), recognition awards (Grands Prix), and a semiannual magazine. The organization is the exclusive professional network for these senior municipal administrators in Quebec.

Product overview

ADGMQ operates as a professional association offering a unified portfolio of member services for Quebec municipal general managers, assistant general managers, and arrondissement directors. The core offerings include the annual Congress event (Congrès ADGMQ), the Certification en gouvernance municipale (CGM) professional development program, training sessions (Formations), and the annual Colloque. Supporting services include the Grands Prix awards, a semestrial magazine, the InterAide peer support service, and an exclusive financial aid portal for municipalities. All services are exclusive to members of the association.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Congr\u00e8s ADGMQ Annual flagship congress of the association, featuring conferences, workshops, awards ceremonies (Grands Prix), and networking opportunities for municipal general managers, assistant general managers, and arrondissement directors from Quebec municipalities.
• Certification en gouvernance municipale (CGM) Professional certification program in municipal governance for Quebec municipal general managers, including training modules on the DG-elected official relationship and other governance topics. 42 members have completed the certification since its launch.
• Formations ADGMQ In-person training programs for municipal employees and managers, including the CGM training series, workshops, and the annual Colloque, covering the relationship between general managers and elected officials, leadership development, and municipal management best practices.
• Les Grands Prix de l'ADGMQ Annual awards ceremony recognizing the leadership, innovative spirit, and professional journey of ADGMQ members, including the Distinction Prize (in collaboration with the Union des municipalit\u00e9s du Qu\u00e9bec) and recognition for 25+ years of career in the municipal sector.
• Portail d'aide financi\u00e8re pour municipalit\u00e9s Exclusive online platform for ADGMQ and UMQ members providing a registry of financial assistance programs developed by various ministries and organizations for Quebec municipalities.
• InterAide Mutual aid service for municipal general managers, providing peer support and resources among ADGMQ members.
• Magazine semestriel ADGMQ Free semiannual magazine for members, disseminating information about ADGMQ news and achievements, as well as dossiers on municipal themes.
• Zone membre Online member dashboard providing access to exclusive services, financial aid portal registration, and member-only resources.

Named customers1 record

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

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Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered key, supporting and featured.

• Union des municipalités du Québec (UMQ)keyGTM or Marketing Partner · 10 June 2026Collaborative partnership for the Prix Distinction award, combining municipal expertise for recognition of excellence in municipal governance. ADGMQ and UMQ work together annually on this award program.
• Fonds d'assurance des municipalités du Québec (FAMQ)supportingGTM or Marketing Partner · 10 June 2026Provides professional development scholarships of $2,500 to three members annually to support their participation in ADGMQ's certification program or leadership training at the Institut de Leadership.
• ÉnergirsupportingGTM or Marketing Partner · 10 June 2026Partners with ADGMQ on the career recognition awards (25+ years service) to recognize members' sustained commitment to municipal management.
• Mila - Institut québécois d'intelligence artificiellefeaturedStrategic or Co-development Partner · 10 June 2026Mila's scientific director Hugo Larochelle presented on AI advancements at ADGMQ's 2026 Congress, bringing cutting-edge AI knowledge to municipal general managers.
• Hôtel Manoir VictoriasupportingOthersPreferred hotel venue for ADGMQ training events, offering discounted rates for participants. Located at 44 Côte du Palais, Québec.
• Auberge GodefroysupportingOthersPreferred hotel venue for ADGMQ workshops, offering preferential rates for participants. Located at 17575 boulevard Bécancour, Bécancour.
• Entourage-sur-le-LacsupportingOthersPreferred hotel venue for ADGMQ's annual colloquium, offering group rates for participants. Located at 99 chemin du Tour-du-Lac, Lac-Beauport.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Emerging players

• CPMM (Canadian Public Management Association): CPMM supports public management professionals across Canada, including municipal executives, offering overlapping networking and professional development relevant to ADGMQ's membership base.
• Ordre des administrateurs agréés du Québec (OAAQ): OAAQ certifies Quebec public and private administrators, providing a credentialing framework analogous to ADGMQ's CGM certification and training for senior municipal management roles.

Direct peers

• International City/County Management Association (ICMA): ICMA is the international professional association for local government chief administrators and managers, offering credentialing and training analogous to ADGMQ's CGM program and annual congress for municipal chief executives.
• Federation of Canadian Municipalities (FCM): FCM is the national voice of Canadian municipalities, offering training programs, policy advocacy, and networking for elected officials and senior municipal staff, paralleling ADGMQ's mandate at the Canadian level.
• Union des municipalités du Québec (UMQ): UMQ is the broader Quebec municipal association representing municipal councils. ADGMQ and UMQ co-deliver the Prix Distinction award and share member-facing services like the financial aid portal, making UMQ the most directly comparable peer serving Quebec municipalities.
• Association des trésorières et trésoriers des municipalités du Québec (ATMQ): ATMQ represents Quebec municipal treasurers and finance officers, mirroring ADGMQ's structure and service model for a complementary segment of senior municipal management in Quebec.
• Association des directeurs municipaux du Québec (ADMQ): ADMQ represents municipal public works and infrastructure directors in Quebec, serving a parallel role to ADGMQ but for a different functional vertical of municipal management — comparable as a peer Quebec municipal management association.

Regional players

• Ordre national des urbanistes du Québec: Quebec's professional order for urban planners, a comparable Quebec-based professional association with a mandate of credentialing, training, and member services for municipal-adjacent professionals.

Market position

Strengths1 record

Weaknesses1 record

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

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