LA CHAMBRE DE COMMERCE DE LA GASPESIE CENTRALE

What LA CHAMBRE DE COMMERCE DE LA GASPESIE CENTRALE does

La Chambre de commerce de la Côte-de-Gaspé (formerly / also referenced as La Chambre de commerce de la Gaspésie centrale) is a Quebec-registered non-profit (OBNL) territorial chamber of commerce founded in 1939 as the Gaspé Chamber. It rebranded in 2021 to extend coverage from the City of Gaspé to the entire MRC de La Côte-de-Gaspé, encompassing five municipalities—Murdochville, Gaspé, Cloridorme, Grande-Vallée, and Petite-Vallée. The organization is co-founder of the Inter-chambres GÎM consortium and is affiliated with the Fédération des chambres de commerce du Québec (FCCQ), the province's 120+ chamber network. It operates with one permanent executive director (Marie-Claude Brière), part-time financial support, and an 11-member board currently chaired by President Adam Normand.

The chamber serves approximately 200+ member businesses, primarily SMBs across the territory. Its revenue model is built on three streams: (1) tiered annual membership dues ranging from CAD $125 to CAD $450 based on organization size, (2) event revenues from signature networking and recognition events—principally the biennial Soirée Reconnaissance awards gala (2nd edition in 2026 with 150+ attendees and 25 finalists) and a September golf tournament—plus (3) commission and revenue-share income from partnership programs, most notably GLS Canada courier services, along with Cyberimpact, Desjardins, group insurance, and FCCQ-affiliated offerings such as the FCTM training fund and Visées subsidy. The technology stack is entirely third-party: the Yapla SaaS platform handles membership, billing, and event registration.

Strategic positioning has shifted toward activist regional advocacy and economic-development brokering. In 2025 the chamber established a dedicated committee to monitor and capture economic benefits from the Mines Gaspé / Osisko project, and in February 2026 it publicly mobilized members on the Quebec PEQ immigration reform. The product surface remains traditional—membership services, gala events, training promotion, and committee advocacy—with no proprietary technology, no AI capability, and no data flywheel. The fundamental growth lever is event sponsorship, commission income, and member-base expansion across the MRC territory rather than productized technology.

Name

LA CHAMBRE DE COMMERCE DE LA GASPESIE CENTRALE

Legal name

Chambre de commerce de la Côte-de-Gaspé

Website

https://commercecotedegaspe.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2021

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

La Chambre de commerce de la Côte-de-Gaspé is a Quebec non-profit territorial chamber of commerce serving 200+ member businesses across five municipalities in the MRC de La Côte-de-Gaspé, funded through tiered membership dues, signature events, and service-partner commissions.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Chamber of Commerce / Business Association Services

NAICS

Business Associations (813910), Professional Organizations (813920)

SIC

Services-Membership Organizations (8600)

akta.pro primary industry

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

Keywords

• Chamber of commerce services
• Business networking events
• Member advocacy representation
• Professional training programs
• Group purchasing discounts

Headquarters

HQ city

Gaspé

HQ country

Canada

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Membership dues: Annual membership fees charged to businesses, OBNLs, and self-employed workers on the territory. Fee tiers based on organization size: self-employed/OBNL (125-150 CAD + tax), 1-10 employees (185-225 CAD + tax), 11-50 employees (225-290 CAD + tax), 51+ employees (325-450 CAD + tax). The primary funding source for the Chamber's operations.
2. Event revenues and service fees: Revenue from event participation fees (golf tournament, Soirée Reconnaissance gala tickets, networking events), and paid services such as press relations (75 CAD/hour), project management support (75 CAD/hour), and extra services on request. Also includes sponsorship revenue from event partners.
3. Partnership revenue share (GLS): Volume-based partnership with GLS Canada for parcel delivery. The Chamber receives a rebate/commission from GLS based on the total shipping volume of all 200+ members, which constitutes an essential annual revenue stream for the Chamber's vitality.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels9 records

Core offering

The Chambre de commerce de La Côte-de-Gaspé (CCCG) is a non-profit (OBNL) chamber of commerce serving over 200 member businesses across La Côte-de-Gaspé territory (Murdochville, Gaspé, Cloridorme, Grande-Vallée, Petite-Vallée). It provides membership-based services including business networking events (cocktails, gala, golf tournament), professional training programs, advocacy and representation through FCCQ and Inter-chambres GÎM, group purchasing discounts (GLS shipping, Cyberimpact email, group insurance), and extra paid services such as press relations and project management at 75 CAD/hour.

Product overview

The Chambre de commerce de la Côte-de-Gaspé (CCCG) is a non-profit business association serving over 200 member organizations across La Côte-de-Gaspé territory (Murdochville, Gaspé, Cloridorme, Grande-Vallée, and Petite-Vallée). The organization provides a unified membership platform offering networking events (cocktail events, recognition galas, golf tournaments), professional training programs (leadership development, legislative training), member discounts (group insurance, GLS shipping, Cyberimpact email marketing), and advocacy services. The Chamber uses Yapla for membership management and billing. Core services include representation, networking, training, and member visibility through its various events and communication tools.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Membership Services Core annual membership program for businesses, self-employed workers, and OBNLs operating on La Côte-de-Gaspé territory, providing networking, representation, training access, and member discounts on partner services. Over 200 member organizations.
• Networking Events

Quantifiable outcome

• GLS delivery pricing equivalent to what a customer shipping 40,000+ CAD/year would receive, available to all members without volume commitment
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers7 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration3 records

Partnerships

13 partnerships are on record, tiered moderate, core and minor.

• Métaux Osisko / Mines Gaspé (Gaspé Copper)moderateStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2025The Chamber participates in the Comité de maximisation des retombées économiques de Mines Gaspé, which works to ensure the potential copper/molybdenum mine project benefits regional businesses. The Committee creates a business directory for local suppliers and supports pre-qualification for contracts. Métaux Osisko's final investment decision is expected around 2029.
• GLS Canada (formerly DICOM)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerVolume-based partnership for parcel delivery services across Canada and Europe. The Chamber's collective of 200+ members provides volume pricing equivalent to a 40,000+ CAD/year shipper, with no minimum commitment for individual members. GLS Canada provides the logistics platform and the Chamber receives a revenue-sharing rebate that funds its operations.
• CyberimpactcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerQuebec-based email marketing platform (an alternative to Mailchimp) offering legally compliant email sends aligned with Quebec's anti-spam law and Law 25 on personal information protection. Chamber members receive 10% discount on all monthly plans with no restrictions or time limits. Free support consultation available through a dedicated Chamber member portal.
• Assurances collectives des Chambres de commerce (30,000 enterprise collective)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerGroup insurance program exclusively available to Chamber members through a collective of 30,000 enterprises. Provides competitive group rates for small businesses that would not individually qualify for group coverage.
• La Ruche - DesjardinsminorGTM or Marketing PartnerPartnership with La Ruche (supported by Desjardins) for crowdfunding and networking activities. La Ruche organizes free networking events for Chamber members in the region.
• Fédération des chambres de commerce du Québec (FCCQ)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe Chamber is an affiliated member of the FCCQ, which represents 120+ chambers of commerce and over 1,000 corporate members across Quebec. Through this affiliation, the Chamber gains access to provincial advocacy, the Visées training program (up to 8,000 CAD subsidy), research, and the Inter-chambres network.
• Cégep de la Gaspésie et des Îles / CollegiamoderateImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerPartnership with Collegia (continuing education arm of the Cégep) for specific training programs and certifications, including leadership and management certifications through the Institut du leadership en gestion.
• Inter-chambres GÎM (Gaspésie-Îles-de-la-Madeleine)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe Chamber is the instigator of the Inter-chambres GÎM, a regional collaboration framework among chambers of commerce in the Gaspésie and Îles-de-la-Madeleine region. This network coordinates advocacy on shared regional issues including immigration, transportation, and economic development.
• SADC de GaspémoderateStrategic or Co-development PartnerLocal development bank (Société d'aide au développement de la collectivité) that partners with the Chamber on economic development initiatives including housing investment workshops and the economic benefits committee.
• MRC de La Côte-de-GaspémoderateStrategic or Co-development PartnerMunicipal Regional County collaborates with the Chamber on housing action plans, economic development, and the Inter-chambres GÎM network. The MRC is also a partner in the economic benefits committee for the Mines Gaspé project.
• DesjardinsmoderateGTM or Marketing PartnerDesjardins is a major partner and sponsor of the Soirée Reconnaissance gala and other Chamber events. The organization provides financial support for Chamber activities and participates in member networking events.
• Services QuébecmoderateStrategic or Co-development PartnerGovernment services partner for business support, employment, and workforce development programs. Collaborates with the Chamber on HR Rendez-vous events and various business support initiatives.
• Ville de GaspémoderateStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe City of Gaspé partners with the Chamber on various economic development initiatives, including the Soirée Reconnaissance gala (award presenter), business events, and community development projects.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Canadian Chamber of Commerce: National-level chamber that the CCCG is also affiliated with (alongside FCCQ). Larger and broader scope, providing federal advocacy and pan-Canadian programs that local chambers like CCCG leverage. Comparable in mandate but operates at a much larger scale with different funding dynamics.

Others

• Canadian Federation of Independent Business (CFIB): A national SMB advocacy and member-services organization providing policy representation, group benefits, and resources to Canadian small businesses. Comparable in serving the SMB constituency and providing collective bargaining/discounts, but operates a different membership-and-advocacy model rather than a regional chamber structure.
• Tourisme Gaspésie: Regional tourism promotion body covering the same Gaspésie territory as CCCG, with overlapping membership (e.g., Croisières Baie de Gaspé). Functions as a sector-specific promoter and economic development partner, providing a comp for territory-based association economics and regional event funding.

Direct peers

• Fédération des chambres de commerce du Québec (FCCQ): The CCCG is an affiliated member of the FCCQ, which represents 120+ Quebec chambers and 1000+ corporate members. FCCQ is the umbrella federation and most direct peer, providing provincial advocacy, the Visées training program, and research that the CCCG channels to its local members.
• Chambre de commerce des Îles-de-la-Madeleine: A fellow FCCQ-affiliated chamber in the Gaspésie–Îles-de-la-Madeleine region and a participant in the Inter-chambres GÎM network. Closest geographic and demographic peer, sharing the same rural-Quebec regional dynamics and overlapping with CCCG on the Inter-chambres advocacy framework.
• Chambre de commerce de Gatineau: Regional Quebec chamber of similar scale serving the Outaouais region with member services, networking, training, and advocacy. Direct peer for benchmarking chamber economics, event formats like galas and tournaments, and affiliation dynamics within the FCCQ network.
• Chambre de commerce et d'industrie de Québec (CCIQ): A Quebec regional chamber offering the same core model: member services, advocacy, networking events, and member discounts. Comparable in mandate though larger in scale and more urban than the CCCG; useful comp for how regional Quebec chambers monetize tiered membership and events.
• Chambre de commerce de Sherbrooke (CCIS): Another Quebec regional chamber providing member services, business events, advocacy, and partnerships with insurance/shipping providers. Comparable scale and operating model to CCCG, making it a useful comp for membership pricing, event economics, and sponsorship structures in non-Montreal Quebec markets.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/commercecdgaspe
• YouTubeyoutube.com/@chambredecommercecote-de-gaspe
• Facebookfacebook.com/commercecotedegaspe
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/chambre-de-commerce-et-de-tourisme-de-gasp-
• Instagraminstagram.com/commercecotedegaspe

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles10 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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