Chambre de commerce et d'industrie du Grand Roussillon

What Chambre de commerce et d'industrie du Grand Roussillon does

The Chambre de commerce et d'industrie du Grand Roussillon (CCIGR) is a non-profit regional chamber of commerce founded in 1979 and headquartered at 15 boulevard Maple in Châteauguay, Quebec. It serves as the principal business association for the Grand Roussillon territory, covering 19 municipalities with approximately 210,000 inhabitants, and operates with a small permanent staff of four (President-Director General, Events & Marketing Coordinator, Communications Coordinator, and Business Advisor) overseen by an 11-member volunteer Board of Directors. Its core mission is to connect and advocate for the regional business community, primarily through membership services, networking events, government relations, and regulatory advisory work.

CCIGR delivers value across three interlocking lines: (1) a tiered membership program offering Corpo, OBNL, government, new-business, and self-employed categories at $194.75–$416.25 per year, with over 400 member businesses accessing directory listings, event participation, and member-exclusive commercial discounts (collective insurance, fuel, shipping, payment processing); (2) mandated government service delivery, notably as a SAAQ service point handling vehicle registration, driver's license renewals, and health card photos, plus an OQLF-backed French language francisation advisory service for businesses facing provincial language compliance obligations; and (3) facility services including a bookable conference room and recurring events such as the Recognition Gala, Golf Tournament, President's Cocktail, and networking breakfasts. The technology stack is modest — a WooCommerce-based website for membership and directory transactions, Microsoft Outlook for room booking, and standard social media channels (Facebook, LinkedIn, Instagram) for outreach — with no proprietary platform, mobile app, or API.

Revenue mechanics combine recurring membership dues, SAAQ transaction-based fees, pay-as-you-go facility rentals, directory listing upsells ($39.99–$99.99), and event sponsorship/ticket income. Distribution is community-led and event-driven: members are recruited through the "La force d'un réseau" referral program (offering up to 100% dues discount per referral), word-of-mouth within the regional business community, and the chamber's affiliation with the Fédération des chambres de commerce du Québec (FCCQ), which gives access to a network of over 1,100 chambers and 30,000 businesses in the collective insurance regime.

Name

Chambre de commerce et d'industrie du Grand Roussillon

Legal name

Chambre de commerce et d'industrie du Grand Roussillon

Website

https://ccigr.ca

Company type

Private

Founded year

1979

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

The CCIGR is a non-profit regional chamber of commerce based in Châteauguay, Quebec, serving over 400 member businesses across 19 municipalities in the Grand Roussillon territory through tiered memberships, networking events, advocacy, and mandated SAAQ and OQLF government services.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Chamber of Commerce Services

NAICS

Business Associations (813910), Professional Organizations (81392)

SIC

Services-Membership Organizations (8600)

akta.pro primary industry

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

akta.pro secondary industry

Sponsorship, Exhibitor & Partnership Management Services (THAHACAK)

Keywords

• Chamber of commerce services
• Business networking events
• Local economic development
• Member directory listings
• Government service point

Headquarters

HQ city

Châteauguay

HQ country

Canada

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure, Others

Revenue model

1. Membership Dues: Annual subscription fees from business members ranging from $194.75 to $416.25 depending on company size and type. Revenue stream supports chamber operations, networking events, and member services.
2. Conference Room Rental: Free room rental for members once per year; subsequent rentals at discounted rates ($50 half-day, $80 full-day for members). Non-members pay higher rates ($75 half-day, $125 full-day).
3. SAAQ Mandate Services: As a mandated representative of SAAQ, the chamber processes government transactions including vehicle registration, license renewals, and identity document services on behalf of the Quebec government.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

The CCIGR is a member-based chamber of commerce that delivers tiered annual business memberships, regional economic advocacy, business networking events, an online member directory, conference-room rentals, an OQLF-supported French-language francisation service, the Respect au travail workplace certification, and operates a mandated SAAQ government service point in Châteauguay. It is funded through membership dues (CAD $194.75–$416.25 per year depending on category), service fees, and partner commissions, and serves 400+ businesses across 19 municipalities of the Grand Roussillon region.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• CCIGR Business Membership Subscription
• SAAQ Service Point (Point de service SAAQ)
• Conference Room Rental (Location salle de conférence)
• OQLF Francisation Support (Accompagnement OQLF – Francisation)
• Respect au Travail Certification Program
• CCIGR Networking Events (Gala, Golf Tournament, Cocktails, Breakfasts)
• Member Directory Listing (Bottin Argent / Bronze / Or)
• La Force d'un Réseau Member Referral Program

Quantifiable outcome

• 43% higher likelihood of favorable public opinion for businesses affiliated with the chamber
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature1 record

Partnerships

14 partnerships are on record, tiered core, flagship and minor.

• Chambre de commerce et d'industrie Royal RoussilloncoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2019In 2019, the CCIGR was formed through a merger between the Chambre de commerce du Grand Châteauguay and the Chambre de commerce et d'industrie Royal Roussillon, creating a unified business network covering the entire Grand Roussillon territory.
• Fédération des chambres de commerce du Québec (FCCQ)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe CCIGR is affiliated with the FCCQ, which provides access to collective insurance programs, commercial discounts, training certifications (Leadership Institute), and advocacy at the provincial level. FCCQ represents over 1,100 chambers and businesses.
• Société de l'assurance automobile du Québec (SAAQ)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCCIGR serves as a mandated SAAQ service point in Châteauguay, providing government services including vehicle registration, driver's license renewals, and health card photo services to local residents.
• Gravité Marketing (formerly Gravité Média Marketing)flagshipGTM or Marketing PartnerPremium partner responsible for the CCIGR's promotional video production, promotional materials, website design, and ongoing marketing support. Julie Voyer, President of Gravité, also serves as CCIGR President.
• Centre financier Desjardins EntreprisesflagshipGTM or Marketing PartnerPrestige ambassador partner providing financial services to CCIGR members. Alexandre Miron from Desjardins serves on the CCIGR Board of Directors.
• Chiasson GauvreauminorGTM or Marketing PartnerAmbassador of prestige partner supporting CCIGR activities and member services.
• Office québécois de la langue française (OQLF)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership to support French language (francisation) initiatives for businesses. CCIGR helps businesses comply with French language requirements through free consultations and guidance on the francisation process for businesses with 25+ employees.
• Régime d'assurance collective des chambres de commercecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe #1 collective insurance plan in Canada for businesses with 1-50 employees, managed by the chambers of commerce network with over 30,000 participating businesses. Provides employee benefits including disability insurance, health coverage, and retirement solutions.
• Global PaymentsminorGTM or Marketing PartnerPayment processing services partner offering preferential rates to FCCQ/CCIGR members, including no installation fees ($200 savings), preferential transaction rates, and multilingual 24/7 support.
• FlagShipminorGTM or Marketing PartnerShipping solutions partner offering preferential rates on shipping services through Purolator, UPS, FedEx, DHL, Canpar, GLS, and Canada Post for CCIGR/FCCQ members.
• Imperial Oil (Esso/Mobil)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerFuel card program partners offering Esso and Mobil commercial cards with 3.5¢/liter discount for new card applications processed online.
• ShellminorGTM or Marketing PartnerFuel card program partner offering 4¢/liter discount, accepted at over 1,400 Shell stations, with Fleet Navigator card accepted wherever Mastercard is taken.
• Groupe RespectminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership to offer the 'Respect au travail' workplace certification program to CCIGR members at preferential rates. The program helps organizations prevent bullying, abuse, harassment, and discrimination.
• Institut de LeadershipminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLeadership training certification partner providing courses accessible through the chamber network. Members receive exclusive pricing on certifications including strategy, leadership, management, and human capital.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves10 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Chambre de commerce et d'industrie de la Rive-Sud: A regional Quebec chamber of commerce serving businesses on Montreal's South Shore. Directly comparable to CCIGR in mission (membership, networking, advocacy) and scale (regional scope, similar member tiers, comparable event programming).
• Laval économique (Chambre de commerce et d'industrie de Laval): Chamber of commerce serving Laval, Quebec. Operates the same model as CCIGR: membership dues, advocacy, events, member benefits, and partnership-driven programs for SMBs in a defined Quebec territory.
• Chambre de commerce de Sherbrooke: Regional Quebec chamber serving Sherbrooke-area businesses. Comparable to CCIGR in operating model—membership tiers, advocacy, networking events, and partnership-driven member benefits—at a similar geographic and scale profile.
• Chambre de commerce de l'Est de Montréal (CCEM): Regional chamber serving eastern Montreal businesses. Closely matches CCIGR in that it is a sub-regional chamber (not the larger CCIM), offering membership services, events, and member benefits to a defined business community.

Broad incumbents

• Chambre de commerce et d'industrie de Québec (CCIQ): Larger Quebec City regional chamber. Operates the same chamber-of-commerce model as CCIGR (membership, events, advocacy, partnerships) but at significantly greater scale and resources.
• Toronto Region Board of Trade: One of Canada's largest business associations serving the Toronto region. Same fundamental model as CCIGR (membership, advocacy, networking, member benefits) but operating at much larger scale and resources.
• Calgary Chamber of Commerce: Regional chamber serving Calgary businesses. Mirrors CCIGR's operating model—membership tiers, events, advocacy, member benefits—at a much larger city-level scale.
• Vancouver Board of Trade: Metro Vancouver business association. Comparable to CCIGR in offering membership, advocacy, networking, and signature events to a defined regional business community.
• Fédération des chambres de commerce du Québec (FCCQ): Quebec's provincial umbrella federation for 1,100+ chambers and businesses. CCIGR is an FCCQ affiliate. FCCQ provides collective insurance, training, and advocacy at the provincial scale—overlapping capability but broader mandate than a single local chamber.
• Canadian Chamber of Commerce: National umbrella organization for Canadian chambers and business associations. Comparable to FCCQ in role but at the federal level; provides policy advocacy and national programming that benefits local chambers like CCIGR.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/CCIGR
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/chambre-de-commerce-et-dindustrie-du-grand-roussillon
• Instagraminstagram.com/ccigr_officiel

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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