Chambre de commerce et d'industrie de la région de Coaticook

What Chambre de commerce et d'industrie de la région de Coaticook does

Chambre de commerce et d'industrie de la région de Coaticook (CCIRC) is a private, non-profit chamber of commerce founded in 1899 and headquartered at 289 rue Baldwin in Coaticook, Quebec. It serves the MRC de Coaticook region in Estrie and groups 213 businesses and organizations as of November 2025, acting as the primary collective voice for regional economic development, business advocacy, and networking. The organization is governed by a volunteer board of 11 directors and operates with a small staff (1-10 employees) led by a part-time Director General.

CCIRC's core offerings are membership services, a portfolio of recurring events (Gala Excellence business awards, Soirée Accords Bières & bouffe, Souper du maire, RDV Industriel-RH, Colloque RH, training sessions), a monthly email newsletter distributed via Mailchimp, and the Crèmette local buying campaign. Member benefits include group insurance through the FCCQ-affiliated Chamber of Commerce insurance plan (delivered with local partner Groupe SFGT), commercial discount programs (up to 70% shipping via Flagship, fuel discounts at Esso and Shell), and workplace compliance tools (ALIAS Clé 42 for Bill 42 adherence). Revenue is generated through annual membership dues, ticketed event participation with member vs. non-member pricing, and tiered annual partnerships. CCIRC does not develop proprietary technology.

The go-to-market model is community-led: the organization recruits regional businesses and entrepreneurs to join a 200+ member network, with event participation and member referrals serving as the primary acquisition and retention channels. CCIRC is a member of the Fédération des chambres de commerce du Québec (FCCQ), which provides access to a federation of 120+ chambers representing 45,000+ enterprises. Active partnerships extend to SADC de Coaticook, MRC de Coaticook, Rues Principales Coaticook, and Caisse Desjardins des Verts-Sommets de l'Estrie for local economic development initiatives.

Name

Chambre de commerce et d'industrie de la région de Coaticook

Legal name

Chambre de commerce et d'industrie de la région de Coaticook

Website

https://ccircoaticook.ca

Company type

Private

Founded year

1899

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

The Chambre de commerce et d'industrie de la région de Coaticook (CCIRC) is a non-profit chamber of commerce serving 213 businesses across the MRC de Coaticook region in Quebec. It delivers membership services, networking events, advocacy, group insurance access, and local economic development initiatives.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Chamber of Commerce and 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

• Business membership association
• Regional business networking
• Economic development advocacy
• Commercial discount programs
• Group insurance plans

Headquarters

HQ city

Coaticook

HQ country

Canada

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Membership dues: Annual membership fees from businesses and organizations in the MRC de Coaticook region. Members pay dues to access benefits including event discounts, group insurance rates, commercial rebates, and networking opportunities.
2. Event participation fees: Revenue from ticketed events including Gala Excellence, Beer & Food pairing evenings, Mayor's Supper, industrial visits, conferences, training sessions, and golf tournaments. Member rates differ from non-member rates.
3. Annual partnerships: Annual partnership programs offering businesses visibility and leadership positioning in exchange for financial support. Partners receive promotional placement across the year on communications materials and at events.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

The Chambre de commerce et d'industrie de la région de Coaticook (CCIRC) is a non-profit chamber of commerce that groups more than 200 businesses and organizations in the MRC de Coaticook region. Its core offering is an annual membership program combined with event organization, advocacy on regional economic issues, and exclusive member benefits including commercial discounts (up to 70% off shipping, fuel savings), group insurance access, training sessions, and a monthly economic newsletter. It also runs the Crémette local buying campaign to stimulate regional commerce.

Product overview

Chambre de commerce et d'industrie de la région de Coaticook (CCIRC) is a Chamber of Commerce organization, not a technology product company. Its service offering consists of membership programs providing networking, advocacy, and business support services to over 200 regional businesses. The core offering includes membership services, event organization (Gala Excellence, industrial meetings, training), monthly newsletters, and local economic development initiatives. Member benefits include group insurance plans, commercial discount programs (shipping, fuel, payments), and the ALIAS workplace harassment prevention compliance tool. CCIRC also runs the Crèmette local buying campaign to stimulate regional commerce.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Membership Services (Adhésion à la CCIRC) Annual membership program for businesses and organizations in the MRC de Coaticook region. Provides access to networking, exclusive commercial discounts, member event pricing, group insurance schemes, advocacy representation, and regional economic development participation.
• Events and Activities (Activités et événements) Organization of signature networking events including Gala Excellence (business excellence awards across multiple categories), Soirée Accords Bières & bouffe, Souper du maire (Mayor's Dinner), RDV Industriel-RH, 3e Colloque RH Région de Coaticook, training conferences, and the annual golf tournament. Open to both members and non-members at differential pricing.
• Monthly Newsletter (Infolettre mensuelle) Monthly email newsletter providing updates on regional economic news, upcoming events, training opportunities, and business resources for Chamber members and prospects in the MRC de Coaticook region.
• Crémette Local Buying Campaign (Achat local) Local purchasing incentive program offering gift certificates valued at $40 for $30 to stimulate local commerce and inject economic activity into the MRC de Coaticook region.
• Commercial Discounts and Partnerships (Avantages membres) Exclusive member discounts including up to 70% off shipping rates through Flagship, fuel savings at Esso and Shell stations, reduced payment processing fees, and group insurance access through the Chamber of Commerce insurance plan.
• Group Insurance Plan (Régime d'assurances collectives) Access to the Chamber of Commerce collective insurance plan, offering health, dental, life, and disability coverage tailored for SMEs, OBNLs, self-employed, and agricultural businesses with 1-50 employees, with local advisory through Groupe SFGT.
• ALIAS Clé 42 Harassment Prevention Solution Workplace compliance solution for members to meet Quebec's Bill 42 obligations regarding psychological harassment and sexual violence prevention, providing a confidential reporting mechanism and compliance tools at preferential rates.

Named customers6 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

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Partnerships

Eleven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Fédération des chambres de commerce du Québec (FCCQ)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCCIRC is a member of the FCCQ federation, which represents over 45,000+ enterprises through 120+ chambers of commerce. This partnership provides access to commercial discount programs (fuel cards, shipping), group insurance, advocacy at provincial level, and business development resources.
• Groupe SFGTcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorLocal insurance advisors (Gérald, Jacinthe Thibeault, Pascal Fontaine) serving as contact for the Chamber's group insurance regime. Provides collective insurance solutions to members including health, dental, life, and disability coverage.
• FlagshipminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorShipping discount program offering up to 70% savings on shipping rates through comparison of FedEx, UPS, Purolator, Canpar, DHL, and Dicom. Available to CCIRC members through FCCQ network.
• Shell CanadaminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorCorporate fuel card program offering 4 cents per liter discount at Shell stations across Canada. Available to CCIRC members through FCCQ network.
• EssominorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorFuel card program offering 3.5 cents per liter discount. Available to CCIRC members through FCCQ network.
• Alias Clé 42minorGTM or Marketing PartnerWorkplace compliance solution for harassment prevention and psychological safety compliance (Loi 42). Exclusive member benefit providing confidential reporting mechanisms and compliance tools at preferential rates.
• Stéréoplus Coaticook (Stereo Plus)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLocal technology partner providing computer sales, IT services, telecommunications solutions, audio/video, and commercial installation services. Offers technology support to Chamber members.
• SADC de la région de CoaticookcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSociété d'aide au développement de la collectivité (SADC) is a regional economic development partner collaborating on local buying campaigns, entrepreneurship support, and community development initiatives.
• MRC de CoaticookcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMunicipal Regional County partnership for economic development initiatives including local buying campaigns and regional planning.
• Rues Principales CoaticookcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLocal main street organization collaborating on local buying initiatives and commercial district development.
• Caisse Desjardins des Verts-Sommets de l'EstrieminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerFinancial partner providing funding support for local buying campaigns and community initiatives.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• SADC de la région de Coaticook: Regional economic development partner organization that delivers overlapping business support, entrepreneurship funding, and community development in the same MRC de Coaticook geography.
• Chambre de commerce de Sherbrooke: Regional chamber of commerce in the Estrie region of Quebec, providing direct comparability as a neighboring Chamber serving a similar SME member base with events, advocacy, and member benefits.
• Rues Principales Coaticook: Local commercial district revitalization organization collaborating with CCIRC on buy-local campaigns and downtown Coaticook economic development; offers adjacent service.
• Chambre de commerce de l'Estrie: Alliance des chambres de commerce de l'Estrie directly connecting CCIRC to the regional chamber network across Estrie; provides comparable networking, advocacy, and event coordination for member businesses in the same geography.

Broad incumbents

• Fédération des chambres de commerce du Québec (FCCQ): Provincial federation of which CCIRC is a member; operates at the broader scale covering 120+ chambers and offering the commercial discount programs (shipping, fuel, insurance) that CCIRC distributes to its members.
• Toronto Region Board of Trade: Large-scale urban business association offering comparable membership, events, and advocacy services but at metropolitan scale; useful benchmark for what a more resourced business association can deliver.
• Canadian Chamber of Commerce: National umbrella federation operating the Chambers Insurance Plan that CCIRC distributes locally; provides the group insurance product and broader federal advocacy platform.
• Board of Trade of Metropolitan Montreal: Major Quebec business association providing similar membership, networking, and policy advocacy services to Quebec businesses, but at significantly larger scale.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks4 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/CCIRCoaticook
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/chambre-de-commerce-et-d-industrie-region-de-coaticook

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles12 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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