La Chambre de commerce et d'industrie de Saint-Georges

What La Chambre de commerce et d'industrie de Saint-Georges does

La Chambre de commerce et d'industrie de Saint-Georges (CCISG) is a federally incorporated non-profit chamber of commerce founded May 5, 1931, serving the Saint-Georges de Beauce region in Quebec's Chaudière-Appalaches, with particular focus on MRC Beauce-Sartigan. Its mandate is to support regional economic development and represent the interests of its 350+ member businesses through advocacy before municipal, regional, and provincial authorities, while operating a calendar of 30+ strategic activities per year. Core offerings include tiered annual membership ($150-$550 by company size), flagship events (the 37th Gala de l'entreprise beauceronne, 17th Classique de golf, 21st Foire de l'Emploi Beauce-Etchemins, 7th Challenge DekHockey), the L'Aile Jeunesse youth wing (founded 2016, ages 18-40), the VISION sur nos gens d'affaires magazine (3,500 distributed copies), and access to FCCQ-affiliated national programs including group insurance and fuel/shipping discounts. The chamber is governed by a 12-member board drawn from the member base and operated by a 3-person permanent staff led by Director General Annie Gilbert.

Revenue is generated through multiple non-diversified streams: recurring annual membership fees (subscription), event ticketing and participation fees (transactional), annual and event-specific partnership sponsorships (subscription/transactional hybrid), group insurance referral revenue via the Chambers of Commerce Group Insurance Plan (affiliate), and magazine advertising. Distribution is exclusively direct and regional, with no franchise, reseller, or online marketplace model. The technology stack is standard chamber-of-commerce infrastructure: a Wix-based website, online event ticketing, email newsletter, social media (Facebook, LinkedIn, Instagram), and a member directory; no proprietary technology platform is disclosed. The 2025-2026 period marks the chamber's 95th anniversary and includes an identity evolution coupled with active hiring for a marketing/business development role, indicating a measured expansion of permanent staff and member services.

Name

La Chambre de commerce et d'industrie de Saint-Georges

Legal name

La Chambre de commerce et d'industrie de Saint-Georges

Website

https://ccstgeorges.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1931

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

La Chambre de commerce et d'industrie de Saint-Georges is a non-profit regional chamber of commerce founded in 1931, serving 350+ member businesses in the MRC Beauce-Sartigan region of Quebec through advocacy, networking events, recognition programs, and member benefits including group insurance.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

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)

akta.pro secondary industries

Sponsorship, Exhibitor & Partnership Management Services (THAHACAK), Conferences & Conventions Operations Services (Registration, AV, Logistics) (MPAGAGAM)

Keywords

• Business networking services
• Membership associations
• Regional economic development
• Business advocacy
• Chamber of commerce

Headquarters

HQ city

Saint-georges

HQ country

Canada

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure, Others

Revenue model

1. Membership fees: Annual membership fees billed per company size tier (self-employed, OBNL, SMB, mid-market, large enterprise). Fees range from $150 to $550+ annually. This is the primary recurring revenue stream and the core mechanism for sustaining the organization and funding member services.
2. Event ticketing and participation fees: Revenue from paid events including the Classique de golf ($220 members/$265 non-members), Gala de l'entreprise beauceronne ($295 members/$325 non-members), DekHockey Challenge ($500/team), and other activities. Participation fees are one-time per event.
3. Annual partnership sponsorships: Annual partner tiers (Partenaire Officiel, Or, Prestige, Argent, Bronze) priced at $5,500 for annual partner, providing ongoing visibility, event access, and logo placement across the chamber's communications and events throughout the year.
4. Gala partnership packages: Event-specific sponsorships for the Gala de l'entreprise beauceronne: Présidence d'honneur $5,000, Prestige $2,000, Or $1,050, Argent $850, Bronze $550. Generates significant revenue and is described as a major fundraising activity for the chamber.
5. Golf classic partnership and participation: Golf classic partnership tiers including Présidence d'honneur $3,500, Transporteur $850, Rafraîchissement $750, hole animations $550-$650, and general participation tickets. Annual fundraising event with 120+ entrepreneurs.
6. Group insurance referral (Régime des chambres de commerce): The chamber promotes the Chambers of Commerce Group Insurance Plan — a collective insurance program serving 30,000+ Canadian SMEs. The chamber earns referral revenue by directing members to this program, which covers health and dental benefits.
7. Magazine advertising (VISION sur nos gens d'affaires): The chamber publishes a glossy magazine 'VISION sur nos gens d'affaires' distributed to 3,500 households via Canada Post. Revenue comes from advertising packages ranging from $200 (1/8 page) to $1,800 (cover + full page feature), and publireportages at $1,000-$1,700 for 1-2 pages.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

The CCISG is a non-profit chamber of commerce that delivers tiered business membership services, advocacy before municipal, regional, and provincial decision-makers, and a calendar of 30+ annual networking events including the Gala de l'entreprise beauceronne (regional business awards), Classique de golf, Foire de l'Emploi Beauce-Etchemins job fair, and the Challenge DekHockey. Members also gain access to the L'Aile Jeunesse youth wing, the VISION sur nos gens d'affaires print magazine, and a referral relationship with the Chambers of Commerce Group Insurance Plan serving 30,000+ Canadian SMEs.

Product overview

La Chambre de commerce et d'industrie de Saint-Georges operates as a non-profit business network organization serving the Saint-Georges de Beauce region. The organization offers a suite of member services centered around networking events, business recognition programs, and professional development. Core offerings include tiered membership programs with varying benefits based on company size, flagship events such as the annual Gala de l'entreprise beauceronne (recognizing regional entrepreneurs with Jarret trophies) and La Classique de golf networking tournament, and the Foire de l'Emploi regional job fair. The Aile Jeunesse sub-brand serves young entrepreneurs aged 18-40 with dedicated programming. Additional services include group insurance programs (via the Chamber Commerce Insurance Plan), the VISION magazine publication distributed to 3,500 copies, and annual partnership packages providing corporate visibility. The organization was founded in 1931 and is celebrating its 95th anniversary in 2025-2026.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• L'Aile Jeunesse: A youth wing of the Chamber founded in 2016, targeting entrepreneurs and professionals aged 18 to 40 to foster their involvement in the business community and entrepreneurial succession.

Products and services

• Membership Programs Tiered membership program for businesses of all sizes operating in the Saint-Georges de Beauce region, with pricing from $150/year for self-employed to $550+/year for large enterprises, plus no-cost tier for new businesses under one year (Aile Jeunesse). Members receive access to 30+ annual networking events, training, conferences, member directory visibility, and member discounts on chamber activities and partner benefits.
• Gala de l'entreprise beauceronne Annual flagship gala event recognizing entrepreneurial excellence in the Beauce region, awarding Jarret trophies across multiple categories including innovation, social implication, new business, family enterprise, business personality of the year, and a public-vote Saveurs d'ici prize. Tickets at $295 for members / $325 for non-members. The 37th edition is scheduled for May 23, 2026.
• La Classique de golf Annual golf tournament and networking event bringing together 120+ entrepreneurs from the Beauce region. Tournament player tickets at $220 members / $265 non-members; souper-only at $120 members / $145 non-members. The 17th edition is scheduled for August 20, 2026, at Club de golf St-Georges.
• Foire de l'Emploi Beauce-Etchemins Major regional job fair connecting employers with job seekers in the Beauce-Etchemins region. The 21st edition is scheduled for April 1, 2027, at Carrefour Saint-Georges, hosting 80+ regional employers and welcoming hundreds of job seekers. Booth rental at $650 per kiosk or 10x10 gazebo placement.
• L'Aile Jeunesse (Youth Wing) Youth wing of the chamber targeting entrepreneurs and professionals aged 18 to 40, founded in 2016. Provides networking opportunities, conferences, training, mentorship, and team-building activities (including the Challenge DekHockey) to support young entrepreneurs in the regional business community.
• Group Insurance Referral (Régime des chambres de commerce) Exclusive member benefit providing access to the Chambers of Commerce Group Insurance Plan, a national collective insurance program covering 30,000+ Canadian SMEs with health and dental benefits. The CCISG promotes and refers members to this program.
• VISION sur nos gens d'affaires Magazine Printed glossy magazine published in partnership with L'Éclaireur Progrès, distributed to 3,500 copies via Canada Post across MRC Beauce-Sartigan. Features chamber members, entrepreneurs, and regional business news. Includes paid advertising packages ($200-$1,800) and publireportages ($1,000-$1,700).
• Challenge DekHockey de l'Aile Jeunesse Corporate dek hockey tournament organized by the Aile Jeunesse youth wing, combining sports and networking. Teams of 6-10 players (including at least one woman) at $500/team, including 3 insured 20-minute games and one drink. The 7th edition is scheduled for September 18, 2026.

Quantifiable outcome

• 350+ member companies engaged
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers20 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

20 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Les Équipements LapierrecoreGTM or Marketing PartnerOfficial partner (Partenaire Officiel) of the CCISG. Lapierre Equipment is a key annual sponsor providing critical financial support that enables the chamber to run its annual event calendar. Named as the official partner alongside Desjardins Entreprises in the general manager's annual message.
• Desjardins Entreprises Beauce-Appalaches-EtcheminscoreGTM or Marketing PartnerGold-level annual partner (Partenaire Or). Desjardins is also represented on the CCISG board (Jason Veilleux, 2nd Vice-President) and is a Prestige partner for the Gala. The partnership provides mutual visibility and co-marketing within the regional business community.
• GARAGAcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerAnnual partner and Prestige Gala partner. Garaga manufactures residential and commercial garage doors. Featured in multiple Gala video productions and recognized as a Prestige partner with logo placement across Gala materials.
• Brunet Plus / Solu-SantéminorGTM or Marketing PartnerAnnual partner of the CCISG. Brunet is a pharmacy and health solutions chain operating in Quebec, with Solu-Santé providing occupational health services.
• COGECOminorGTM or Marketing PartnerAnnual partner providing telecommunications and media services. Cogeco is a major Quebec-based cable and internet provider that co-markets with the chamber through annual partnership.
• ProduksonminorGTM or Marketing PartnerAnnual partner of the CCISG. An undisclosed regional partner listed in the chamber's annual partner recognition.
• DolRec ProductionminorGTM or Marketing PartnerAnnual partner. Gabriel Dolbec of DolRec serves as honorary president (Présidence d'honneur) of the 17th Golf Classic (2026), demonstrating a deep partnership with the chamber's flagship golf event.
• L'Éclaireur ProgrèscoreGTM or Marketing PartnerAnnual partner and key media collaborator. L'Éclaireur Progrès publishes the VISION sur nos gens d'affaires magazine (3,500 copies) in partnership with the chamber. This is a strategic content partnership that creates a tangible member benefit and generates advertising revenue.
• XtranumerikminorGTM or Marketing PartnerAnnual partner providing digital marketing services. Notably, Xtranumerik offers a free web advertising package on its platform to all new CCISG members, creating a direct member benefit from the partnership.
• NousTVminorGTM or Marketing PartnerAnnual partner of the CCISG. NousTV is a regional media/broadcasting partner.
• Raymond Chabot Grant ThorntoncoreGTM or Marketing PartnerPrestige partner for the Gala de l'entreprise beauceronne. Grant Thornton is a major accounting and advisory firm that appears in Gala video productions and VIP cocktail events. Featured in the 2021 Gala video opening.
• PME PartenairescoreGTM or Marketing PartnerDaniel Gagné, associate and general manager of PME Partenaires, serves as honorary president of the 21st Foire de l'Emploi Beauce-Etchemins (2027). PME Partenaires is a financial advisory firm and a Prestige partner.
• Bérubé AudioprothésistescoreGTM or Marketing PartnerHélène Méthot of Bérubé Audioprothésistes serves as Secretary on the CCISG board and co-president of honor (with Samuel Drouin) of the 37th Gala (2026). The firm is a Prestige partner and a Gala Présidence d'honneur.
• Carrefour Saint-GeorgesminorGTM or Marketing PartnerAnnual partner and venue provider for the Foire de l'Emploi Beauce-Etchemins (2027 edition). The Carrefour Saint-Georges shopping center provides physical space for the region's largest job fair.
• Le Régime des chambres de commerce (Group Insurance Plan)coreGTM or Marketing PartnerThe Chambers of Commerce Group Insurance Plan is a national collective benefits program covering 30,000+ Canadian SMEs. The CCISG promotes this plan to its members as an exclusive member benefit, providing group health and dental insurance that would otherwise be unaffordable for micro-SMEs. This is a referral/affiliate relationship with a national chamber insurance program.
• Fédération des chambres de commerce du Québec (FCCQ)coreGTM or Marketing PartnerNational affiliation providing CCISG members access to FCCQ discount programs (ESSO fuel discounts, Flagship shipping discounts, Shell Fleet cards) and collective insurance. FCCQ acts as the parent/affiliate body for provincial chamber network.
• Comité socioéconomique Beauce-SartigancoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerA 15-organization committee managed by the CCISG since 2001. Members meet 4-5 times annually to coordinate on regional economic development, share information, and build coalitions for common-interest files (infrastructure, workforce, economic diversification). The chamber provides administrative stewardship for this committee.
• BVAminorGTM or Marketing PartnerMartin Rancourt of BVA serves as Treasurer on the CCISG board. BVA is a Prestige partner for the Gala.
• Groupe Financier TorruscoreGTM or Marketing PartnerKarine Couture of Groupe Financier Torrus serves as Board President (2025-2026). Torrus is an annual partner. The president plays a leadership role in chamber governance and represents the chamber publicly.
• Quantum ImagesminorGTM or Marketing PartnerMember company providing video production services. Featured in Gala video openings (2021, 2022) and media production for chamber events. Vincent Lebrun credited in Gala production credits.

Scale indicators11 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Canadian Chamber of Commerce: National umbrella chamber of commerce in Canada, providing the federal-level policy and advocacy context that regional chambers like CCISG plug into.
• Calgary Chamber of Commerce: Major Canadian city chamber providing networking, advocacy, events, and member benefits similar to CCISG's offering, scaled to a large metropolitan market.
• Toronto Region Board of Trade: Larger-scale Canadian chamber of commerce offering the same membership-network, policy-advocacy, and event-driven model, scaled to the Greater Toronto Area. Useful comparable for understanding a chamber's evolution at much larger scope.
• Greater Vancouver Board of Trade: Regional chamber-of-commerce equivalent in Western Canada, offering comparable membership, events, and policy advocacy services to businesses in its metro area.
• Chambre de commerce et d'industrie de Québec: Larger Quebec City metropolitan chamber operating the same member-directory, event, and advocacy model as CCISG at a substantially larger urban scale.
• Fédération des chambres de commerce du Québec (FCCQ): Provincial umbrella federation of Quebec chambers of commerce, of which CCISG is an affiliated member. Provides the parent/affiliate context (ESSO fuel discounts, Flagship shipping, Shell Fleet, group insurance access) that CCISG extends to its members.

Regional players

• Société de développement commercial du centre-ville de Saint-Georges: Local downtown business development society in the same Saint-Georges geography, offering overlapping member-networking and event functions for a narrower commercial district within CCISG's broader regional footprint.

Direct peers

• Chambre de commerce et d'industrie de Lévis: Neighboring Quebec regional chamber of commerce serving Lévis and surrounding area. Operates a comparable membership, events, and advocacy model for a different Chaudière-Appalaches sub-region.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles15 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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