Chambre de commerce et d'industries de Trois-Rivières

What Chambre de commerce et d'industries de Trois-Rivières does

The Chambre de commerce et d'industries de Trois-Rivières (CCI3R) is a non-profit regional chamber of commerce founded December 28, 1881, representing over 750 member businesses across all economic sectors of the Mauricie region in Quebec, Canada. Headquartered at 1350 rue Royale in downtown Trois-Rivières, CCI3R operates with a lean four-person permanent staff led by Director General Geneviève Scott Lafontaine and (as of June 2026) President Anick Métivier. Its service portfolio spans three pillars: networking and recognition events (Gala Radisson in its 41st edition, Gusto, Solutions RH, Solutions TI, Grand déjeuners d'affaires Cogeco, golf tournament), business support services (online member directory, gift card program, weekly newsletter advertising with 850+ subscribers and 50-60% open rate, office and conference room rental, free document certification), and workforce/economic programs (internship placement via Accueillez un stagiaire, group insurance through the RACCC plan for businesses under 50 employees, and FCCQ-coordinated policy advocacy).

Name

Chambre de commerce et d'industries de Trois-Rivières

Legal name

Chambre de commerce et d'industries de Trois-Rivières

Website

https://cci3r.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1881

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

The Chambre de commerce et d'industries de Trois-Rivières (CCI3R) is a non-profit regional chamber of commerce founded in 1881, serving over 750 member businesses in Quebec's Mauricie region through networking events, business support services, and workforce development programs.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Trois-rivières

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 Fees: Annual membership fees charged to businesses to join the chamber and access member benefits, networking opportunities, and services.
2. Event Participation Fees: Revenue generated from ticket sales and sponsorships for events such as Gala Radisson, Gusto, Solutions RH, Solutions TI, golf tournaments, and other networking activities.
3. Newsletter Advertising: Members can advertise in the weekly newsletter sent to 850+ members, with insertions available once per week.
4. Office Rental: Rental of private offices and conference rooms to members in the heart of downtown Trois-Rivières.
5. Partner Discounts and Commissions: Partnership programs offering preferential rates on services including shipping (FlagShip), fuel discounts (Esso, Shell), payment processing (Heritage Paiement), email marketing (Cyberimpact), and other business services.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

CCI3R is a non-profit chamber of commerce providing business networking events, advocacy, and member services to over 750 businesses in the Mauricie region of Quebec. Its core offerings include signature events (Gala Radisson, Gusto, Solutions RH, Solutions TI), member business services (directory, gift cards, office rental, document certification, newsletter advertising), and workforce/economic programs (internship placement, group insurance). The chamber operates through annual membership fees and event revenues.

Product overview

CCI3R operates as a chamber of commerce offering a portfolio of member services organized around three pillars: networking events (Gala Radisson, Gusto, Grands déjeuners d'affaires Cogeco), business support services (member directory, gift cards, newsletter advertising, office rental, document certification), and workforce/economic programs (internship placement, group insurance). The organization does not offer a unified software product but rather coordinates events, provides member benefits through partner programs, and facilitates business connections within the Mauricie region of Quebec.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Gala Radisson Annual business excellence awards gala celebrating regional entrepreneurs and companies across 16 categories including services, industry, innovation, sustainable development, and employer of choice. Targets CCI3R member businesses in the Mauricie region.
• Solutions RH Annual HR solutions conference bringing together entrepreneurs, HR directors, and managers for learning and best practice sharing in human resources management.
• Solutions TI Half-day technology solutions event featuring conferences and workshops on cybersecurity, artificial intelligence, and process optimization for businesses, with networking lunch.
• Cartes-cadeaux CCI3R Gift card program featuring approximately 30 participating businesses in Trois-Rivières. 180 cards available at $50 each for a total value of $9,000. Available exclusively to members, maximum 10 per member.
• Régime d'assurances collectives des Chambres de commerce Group insurance plan created in 1970 specifically for businesses with fewer than 50 employees. Available to self-employed workers, agricultural businesses, family businesses, and non-profit organizations. Requires chamber of commerce membership.
• GuichetInfo 3R Business referral tool helping members find appropriate contacts, service providers, and business resources within the regional network.
• Accueillez un stagiaire Internship placement program helping Quebec businesses meet labor needs while providing operational support and fresh perspectives. Includes wage subsidies for professional, college, or university level internships in Quebec. Free service in French and English.
• Répertoire des membres Online member directory allowing filtering by business sector, providing contact information and website links for over 750 member businesses across all economic sectors in the Trois-Rivières region.
• Infolettre CCI3R Weekly newsletter distributed to over 850 members with 50-60% open rate. Members can purchase advertising space in the Wednesday newsletter for business promotion.
• Location de bureau Office space rental including private offices and conference rooms available for member businesses in downtown Trois-Rivières. Exclusive to chamber members.
• Service d'assermentation Free document certification service provided at CCI3R offices at 1350 rue Royale, Suite 400, during business hours. Exclusive to members.
• Gusto Culinary event showcasing regional gastronomy and food businesses. Refined edition emphasizing enhanced participant experience.

Quantifiable outcome

• Newsletter reaches 850+ members with 50-60% open rate
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers7 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Integration5 records

Partnerships

14 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Port de Trois-RivièrescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPort de Trois-Rivières is a major partner of CCI3R, with its President and CEO Anick Métivier serving as the new President of the chamber (2026). The partnership supports economic development initiatives in the Mauricie region.
• Desjardins Entreprises Mauricie-Centre-du-QuébeccoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDesjardins is the presenting partner for the Gala Radisson and a long-standing supporter of the chamber. Director General Julie Fraser has been a keynote speaker at chamber events.
• Cogeco Connexion / Cogeco MédiacoreGTM or Marketing PartnerCogeco is the partner for Grand déjeuners d'affaires business breakfast events and sponsor of the development section. Cogeco provides media coverage and promotion for chamber events.
• IDÉ Trois-RivièrescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner for the Gala Radisson Cultural and Tourism category. Director Grégory Gihoul serves on CCI3R board. Collaborates on economic development initiatives.
• Culture Trois-RivièresminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner for the Gala Radisson Cultural and Tourism category, supporting cultural sector visibility.
• Régime d'assurance collective des Chambres de commerce (RACCC)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSince 1970, provides flexible, affordable group insurance for employees of small businesses with fewer than 50 employees, including self-employed, agricultural businesses, and non-profits.
• FlagShipminorGTM or Marketing PartnerShipping comparison platform offering members up to 70% discounts on Purolator, UPS, FedEx, CanPar, GLS, DHL, Nationex, and Canada Post services.
• Heritage PaiementminorGTM or Marketing PartnerPayment processing partner offering competitive rates and 24/7 French-language support to chamber members.
• CyberimpactminorGTM or Marketing PartnerEmail marketing platform partner offering preferential pricing, complete integration service, and free training sessions to chamber members.
• EssominorGTM or Marketing PartnerFuel discount program offering $0.035/liter discount on purchases across Canada, including corporate fleet cards and Speedpass.
• Shell CanadaminorGTM or Marketing PartnerFuel discount program offering $0.03/liter discount on gasoline and diesel in Canada with minimum 500L monthly purchase.
• Fédération des chambres de commerce du Québec (FCCQ)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCCI3R is affiliated with the FCCQ, participating in the Priorités économiques – Québec 2030 initiative. CEO Geneviève Scott Lafontaine works within the broader chamber network. CCI3R won awards at the FCCQ Gala des chambres de commerce.
• Association de la construction du Québec (ACQ) MauricieminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner for the Rendez-vous des Bâtisseurs initiative and Gala Radisson Construction category, supporting the construction industry in the region.
• Tourisme MauricieminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerRegional tourism organization collaborating on promotional activities and event support.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Canadian Chamber of Commerce: The Canadian Chamber of Commerce is the national umbrella organization for the country's chambers of commerce and boards of trade. It is comparable as the federal-level analogue to CCI3R's regional chamber function.
• Toronto Region Board of Trade: Toronto Region Board of Trade is a Canadian chamber operating the same membership, events, and policy advocacy model at metropolitan scale. It is comparable as a structurally similar business association, though operating in a different (and much larger) geographic market.
• Fédération des chambres de commerce du Québec (FCCQ): FCCQ is the umbrella federation of Quebec chambers of commerce, of which CCI3R is an affiliate member. It operates at the provincial level advocating on economic policy and convening the network, providing a direct comparable in mission and business model at higher scale.

Direct peers

• Chambre de commerce de Montréal Métropolitain (CCMM): CCMM is the largest metropolitan chamber of commerce in Quebec, offering the same core model of membership, networking events, advocacy, and business services. CCI3R operates as a smaller-scale regional analogue of CCMM's franchise.
• Chambre de commerce et d'industrie de Québec (CCIQ): CCIQ is the Quebec City chamber of commerce, operating an identical member-based business association model with events, advocacy, and partner benefits. It is a direct regional peer within the FCCQ network.
• Chambre de commerce de Sherbrooke: Chambre de commerce de Sherbrooke is a regional Quebec chamber operating the same model as CCI3R — member businesses, signature events (Gala Excellor), networking, advocacy, and partner benefits — in the neighbouring Estrie region.

Others

• Tourisme Mauricie: Tourisme Mauricie is the regional tourism association that collaborates with CCI3R as a strategic partner. While not a chamber, it operates a similar member-based association model within the same Mauricie geography and overlapping member businesses.

Emerging players

• Regroupement des jeunes chambres de commerce du Québec (RJCCQ): RJCCQ is a federation of young professionals' chambers across Quebec, sharing CCI3R's mission of networking, professional development, and advocacy but focused on a younger demographic segment. It is a partial-overlap peer within the same ecosystem.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Number of profiles

Profiles16 records

Funding overview

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