CCIRDN

What CCIRDN does

CCIRDN (Chambre de commerce et d'industrie Rivière-du-Nord) is a non-profit business chamber founded April 21, 1899, serving the MRC de La Rivière-du-Nord region in Quebec, Canada — encompassing the municipalities of Saint-Jérôme, Saint-Colomban, Sainte-Sophie, Prévost, and Saint-Hippolyte. The organization is one of the oldest chambers of commerce in Quebec and rebranded from CCISJM to CCIRDN on January 17, 2024, to consolidate its territorial identity across the five municipalities. CCIRDN currently lists 273 active member organizations spanning retail, manufacturing, professional services, technology, hospitality, and non-profit sectors.

The chamber's product portfolio centers on (1) a tiered membership program (Student $50-55, OBNL $125-130, Individual $195-205, Aile Jeunesse/Corporate $325-340 annually); (2) the online Member Directory enabling B2B discovery; (3) an annual Magazine distributed to 5,000+ businesses with tiered advertising ($550-$2,000 per placement); (4) a year-round events program anchored by the Gala Zénith awards gala (~400 attendees, 16+ categories), annual Golf Tournament, and Economic Dinner; (5) training and professional development programs; and (6) the FCCQ-negotiated member benefits stack — including the #1 collective insurance program in Canada (35,000+ employers), courier discounts up to 70% via FlagShip, fuel discounts via Shell, and Panda Pay payment processing. The organization also operates the Aile Jeunesse youth wing for entrepreneurs under 40 and publishes a curated Resource Directory of 40+ regional support organizations.

CCIRDN's technology stack is entirely third-party SaaS-based: Yapla powers website/CMS/membership management/event registration, CakeMail handles email distribution (twice-monthly newsletter), Google Analytics provides web analytics, and Panda Pay offers member merchant processing. The chamber is a member of the FCCQ federation (120 chambers, 45,000+ businesses) and in October 2025 secured a $300,000 three-year MRC subsidy — the largest single contribution in its history — to fund community mobilization and enhanced member services through July 2028. Revenue mechanics are diversified across recurring membership dues, transactional event fees, advertising sales, and training revenue, with no public revenue disclosure.

Name

CCIRDN

Legal name

Chambre de commerce et d'industrie Rivière-du-Nord

Website

https://ccirdn.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1899

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

CCIRDN is a 125-year-old non-profit chamber of commerce serving 273 SME members across five municipalities in Quebec's MRC de La Rivière-du-Nord, providing tiered membership, a business directory, the annual Gala Zénith, training, an annual magazine, and FCCQ-negotiated collective insurance and discount benefits.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Saint-jérôme

HQ country

Canada

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Others

Revenue model

1. Membership Fees: Annual membership fees provide core revenue. Tiered pricing: Student ($50-55), OBNL ($125-130), Individual ($195-205), Aile Jeunesse ($325-340), Corporate ($325-340). Fees include administrative processing charges.
2. Magazine Advertising: The annual CCIRDN magazine generates revenue through advertising placements. Pricing ranges from $550 (quarter page) to $1,000 (full page), with premium placements (inside front/back covers) at $2,000. Distributed to 5,000+ businesses in the MRC.
3. Event Revenue: Events like the Golf Tournament generate revenue through registration fees. Quatuor (4-player team) at $1,200, individual golf at $300, cocktail & dinner at $150 per person.
4. Training Programs: Revenue from fee-based training programs offered to members and non-members. Free webinars also offered to members as member benefit.
5. Member Benefits Programs: Partnership with FCCQ provides member access to collective insurance, courier discounts (up to 70%), fuel discounts ($0.035-$0.04/liter), and payment solutions - some generating referral or administrative revenue.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

CCIRDN is a non-profit chamber of commerce serving 273 member organizations across the MRC de La Rivière-du-Nord in Quebec, delivering business networking, training, events, advertising/visibility, and aggregated member benefits. Its sellable offerings include tiered memberships (Student, OBNL, Individual, Aile Jeunesse, Corporate), advertising in an annual magazine distributed to 5,000+ businesses, ticketed events (Gala Zénith awards, Golf Tournament, Economic Dinner), paid training programs, and access to FCCQ-negotiated collective insurance and discount programs.

Product overview

CCIRDN (Chambre de commerce et d'industrie Rivière-du-Nord) is a non-profit business chamber serving the MRC de La Rivière-du-Nord in Quebec, offering a portfolio of membership-based products and services centered on business networking, professional development, and regional promotion. The core offering consists of a Member Directory (Répertoire des membres) enabling B2B discovery, an Events Program including the annual Gala Zénith awards, golf tournament, and economic dinner, and a Magazine publication with advertising packages. These are supplemented by the Aile Jeunesse youth entrepreneurship program, a suite of FCCQ-negotiated member benefits (collective insurance, courier discounts, fuel discounts, payment processing), and a Resource Directory of regional support organizations. The organization operates on the Yapla platform for website, membership, and event management, and distributes two newsletters per month via CakeMail. Membership fees range from $50 (student) to $325 (corporate) annually.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Aile Jeunesse: Youth wing of CCIRDN focused on fostering exchange, networking, and development among young business people aged under 40 in the Rivière-du-Nord territory.

Products and services

• Member Directory (Répertoire des membres)

Quantifiable outcome

• 5000+ businesses reached through annual magazine distribution
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers16 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

Integration5 records

Partnerships

21 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• MRC de La Rivière-du-NordcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 October 2025MRC de La Rivière-du-Nord awarded CCIRDN $300,000 over three years (January 2026 - July 2028) for community mobilization and business support. Project objectives include better representation of members, enhanced services, and a mobilizing communication campaign. This is the largest contribution in CCIRDN's history.
• Ville de Saint-JérômecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMunicipal partner and sponsor. The Ville de Saint-Jérôme partners on events including the Gala Zénith and presents the 'La Part du Lion' award at the gala recognizing significant contribution to the community.
• Ville de Saint-ColombanminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMunicipal partner presenting the 'Visionnaire de Nature' award at Gala Zénith recognizing significant contribution by a local business.
• Ville de PrévostminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMunicipal partner presenting the 'Prestance Prévost' award at Gala Zénith recognizing significant contribution by a local business.
• Fédération des chambres de commerce du Québec (FCCQ)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCCIRDN is part of the FCCQ network of 120 chambers representing 45,000+ businesses. FCCQ provides member benefits including collective insurance (35,000+ employers), fuel discounts, and courier services. CCIRDN participates in FCCQ events and advocacy.
• Université du Québec en Outaouais (UQO)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLong-standing educational partner. UQO sponsors the Entrepreneur of the Year award at Gala Zénith and provides business/administration programs and continuing education to members. Multiple UQO students have won the award.
• Théâtre Gilles-VigneaultcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerVenue partner for Gala Zénith 2026. Major cultural venue in Saint-Jérôme hosting the awards ceremony with nearly 400 attendees.
• Dunton RainvilleminorGTM or Marketing PartnerLaw firm partner providing legal content for CCIRDN newsletters including articles on recording conversations, transparency laws, and other business legal topics.
• Hydro-QuébecminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCorporate sponsor and partner listed on CCIRDN website and events.
• Desjardins EntreprisescoreGTM or Marketing PartnerMajor financial partner presenting the Jérôme Le Grand award at Gala Zénith. Also provides business banking services.
• Investissement QuébeccoreGTM or Marketing PartnerProvincial investment agency sponsor presenting the Producteur/Distributeur/Transformateur award at Gala Zénith.
• Infos LaurentidesminorGTM or Marketing PartnerLocal media partner presenting the Commerce de détail award at Gala Zénith 2026.
• Journal Le NordminorGTM or Marketing PartnerLocal media partner presenting the Nouvelle entreprise award at Gala Zénith.
• CIME FMminorGTM or Marketing PartnerLocal radio partner presenting the Coup de cœur du public award at Gala Zénith.
• PFD AvocatscoreGTM or Marketing PartnerLaw firm presenting sponsor of the Economic Dinner 2024 and sponsor of the Implication award at Gala Zénith.
• MédialominorGTM or Marketing PartnerMedia partner for Gala Zénith 2026 Award Winners booklet publication.
• Malad CommunicationminorGTM or Marketing PartnerMarketing/communication agency that produced the Gala Zénith 2026 video.
• FlagShipminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCourier service partner offering members savings up to 70% on Purolator, UPS, FedEx, DHL, Canpar, and GLS shipping through Flagship's discount platform.
• Shell CanadaminorGTM or Marketing PartnerFuel discount program through FCCQ. Members save $0.04/liter on gasoline for fleet vehicles through Shell Fleet Plus and Shell Fleet Navigator programs.
• Accademia QualitasminorGTM or Marketing PartnerTraining organization providing ISO 9001, process improvement, and quality management training to CCIRDN members.
• Best Western Saint-JérômeminorGTM or Marketing PartnerHotel venue partner for the Economic Dinner 2024 event.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Chambre de commerce et d'industrie de l'Est de Montréal (CCIEM): Quebec chamber of commerce serving eastern Montreal. Same FCCQ-affiliated business model with membership tiers, events, member benefits, and regional business advocacy. Directly comparable in operating model.
• Chambre de commerce de Gatineau: Outaouais-region chamber of commerce and FCCQ affiliate. Operates the same chamber model with member directory, galas, collective insurance via FCCQ, training, and regional business advocacy. Directly comparable in scale and offerings.
• Chambre de commerce de Sherbrooke: Regional chamber of commerce serving the Sherbrooke area in the Estrie region, also a member of FCCQ. Operates the same chamber model with member directory, galas, collective insurance, training, and advocacy. Directly comparable in scale and structure to CCIRDN.
• Chambre de commerce et d'industrie de Québec (CCIQ): One of Quebec's largest regional chambers of commerce, serving the greater Quebec City region. Operates the same model of tiered membership, event programming (gala, networking, training), collective insurance via FCCQ, and regional business advocacy. Direct comparable in structure and offerings.
• Chambre de commerce de Trois-Rivières: Regional chamber of commerce in the Mauricie region, FCCQ affiliate. Operates the same model of tiered membership, events, training, collective insurance, and regional advocacy. Directly comparable in operations and scale.

Regional players

• Tourisme Laurentides: Regional tourism association covering the same Laurentides geographical territory as CCIRDN. Comparable as a regional non-profit membership association serving businesses in the same geography, with overlapping members (hospitality, retail, services) and parallel event programming.
• Réseau des SADC et CAE: Network of Community Futures Development Corporations across Quebec providing business support, financing, and economic development services to SMEs in rural and semi-rural regions — overlapping with CCIRDN's MRC de La Rivière-du-Nord territory. Comparable as a regional SME-support parallel channel.

Broad incumbents

• Chambre de commerce du Montréal Métropolitain (CCMM): Quebec's largest and most established chamber of commerce, serving the Greater Montreal area. Runs comparable services (membership tiers, events, training, advocacy, member directory) at much greater scale. Comparable as a same-business-model peer at a larger scale.
• Fédération canadienne de l'entreprise indépendante (FCEI): Canadian Federation of Independent Business — a national, non-profit association advocating for and providing services to Canadian SMEs. While not a chamber of commerce, it offers directly comparable membership-based services (networking, group benefits, advocacy, training) to a similar customer base of small and medium businesses.
• Fédération des chambres de commerce du Québec (FCCQ): The umbrella federation of which CCIRDN is an affiliate member. FCCQ directly represents 120 chambers of commerce and 45,000+ businesses across Quebec, providing the same collective insurance, discount, and advocacy programs that CCIRDN resells to its members. Directly comparable as the apex network in the same ecosystem.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xfacebook.com/CCIRDN
• Facebookfacebook.com/CCIRDN
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/ccisjm
• Instagraminstagram.com/ccirdn

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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