Chambre de Commerce du Témiscouata

What Chambre de Commerce du Témiscouata does

Chambre de Commerce du Témiscouata is a regional, non-profit business association headquartered in Témiscouata-sur-le-Lac, Quebec, serving the Témiscouata MRC region. Its core function is convening and representing the local business community — primarily small and medium businesses, but also municipalities, professionals, self-employed individuals, students, and young entrepreneurs — through membership, events, advocacy, and business support services. The organization does not operate a technology product; its value is delivered through in-person and digital networking activities, member directories, training, and referrals to financing and mentorship resources.

The Chamber's service portfolio centers on three pillars: (1) annual membership with tiered dues ranging from $55 (students, retired, young entrepreneurs) to $440 (businesses with 75+ employees); (2) signature and recurring events including the annual Gala Découvertes awards gala (now in its fifth announced edition), the Golf Classic tournament, networking cocktails, conferences, and electoral debates; and (3) member benefit programs delivering affiliate commissions through partnerships with FlagShip (shipping), Esso/Shell (fuel), and Groupe Transacto (payment processing), plus group insurance and training. Distribution is regional and direct: office-based outreach, partner referrals (SADC du Témiscouata, Desjardins, Raymond Chabot Grant Thornton, Cégep de La Pocatière – Campus Témiscouata), and event-driven member acquisition.

The business model is subscription-recurring (membership dues) supplemented by transaction-fee event revenue and affiliate referral commissions. Go-to-market is event-driven and relationship-based, supported by a website (cctemiscouata.com), Facebook page (Cctemis), and a weekly Tuesday email newsletter. Revenue is not publicly disclosed. The organization is governed by a volunteer Board of Directors led by President Cindy Bégin and managed day-to-day by General Manager Martine Lemieux. A forthcoming expansion, La Sphère – Centre d'affaires partagé in Dégelis, will extend the Chamber's offering into shared physical workspace infrastructure for entrepreneurs.

Name

Chambre de Commerce du Témiscouata

Legal name

Chambre de Commerce du Témiscouata

Website

https://cctemiscouata.com

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

The Chambre de Commerce du Témiscouata is a non-profit regional business association in Quebec's Témiscouata MRC that serves SMBs, municipalities, and entrepreneurs through tiered membership, networking events (Gala Découvertes, Golf Classic), advocacy, training, and member discount programs.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Pointe-du-lac

HQ country

Canada

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Membership Dues: Annual membership fees categorized by business size and type, ranging from $55 for students/retired individuals to $440 for businesses with 75+ employees. This is the primary recurring revenue stream.
2. Event Revenue: Revenue from event tickets and participation fees for activities such as the Golf Classic (member $125, non-member $150), Gala Découvertes, networking cocktails, and conferences.
3. Member Services: Commissions from partner offerings including group insurance plans, shipping discounts (FlagShip), and fuel card programs (Esso/Shell).

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

The Chambre de Commerce du Témiscouata is a non-profit regional business association serving the Témiscouata MRC in Quebec, Canada. It sells tiered annual memberships to local businesses, professionals, municipalities and students, and delivers value through networking events (Gala Découvertes awards, Golf Classic, networking cocktails, conferences), a member directory (Bottin des membres), business support referrals, and regional economic development advocacy in partnership with SADC du Témiscouata, MRC du Témiscouata, and other local partners.

Product overview

Chambre de Commerce du Témiscouata is a regional Chamber of Commerce that provides a suite of member services including business networking events (Gala Découvertes awards ceremony, Golf Classic, networking cocktail events), member directory services, business support and referrals, training programs, and economic development advocacy. The organization does not offer a technology product platform but rather serves as a business association facilitating connections between local businesses, government entities, and economic development opportunities in the Témiscouata region of Quebec.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Annual Chamber Membership Tiered annual membership providing local businesses, professionals, municipalities, students and self-employed workers with access to networking events, business referrals, advocacy, training, member directory listing, and partner discounts on insurance, shipping, fuel, and payment processing.
• Gala Découvertes (Annual Business Awards) Annual signature awards ceremony celebrating regional business excellence, attracting 300+ attendees, with categories including Prix Essor (Youth) co-presented with Carrefour Jeunesse Emploi du Témiscouata and ProColor Collision Québec award sponsored by Caisse Desjardins du Témiscouata.
• Classique Golf (Golf Classic Tournament) Annual networking golf tournament held at Club de Golf de la Vallée du Témiscouata; shotgun format with 4-person teams and dinner, open to members ($125 per person) and non-members ($150 per person). Sponsors include Bardeaux Lajoie.
• Bottin des membres (Member Directory) Public online member directory that lists Chamber member businesses to provide visibility, facilitate referrals, and connect local enterprises with customers and partners across the Témiscouata region.
• Networking Cocktails and Conferences Recurring networking cocktail events, conferences, and electoral debates open to members and non-members, designed to facilitate business contacts and information sharing across the regional business community.

Quantifiable outcome

• Gala Découvertes events have grown to 304-313 attendees, celebrating regional business excellence

Named customers1 record

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

15 partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Toujours Mikes CabanominorGTM or Marketing PartnerAnnual partner of the Chamber, supporting events including Gala Découvertes. Located in Cabano sector of Témiscouata-sur-le-Lac.
• Arsenal MediaminorGTM or Marketing PartnerAnnual partner providing media support. Operator of radio station O95.5 in the region.
• Cégep de La Pocatière - Campus Témiscouata (CECT)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerEducational partner offering the Centre d'études collégiales du Témiscouata, providing post-secondary education in the region. The Chamber supports educational initiatives and workforce development.
• XED ConseilminorGTM or Marketing PartnerIT services company for SMEs in Témiscouata, providing technology services to local businesses. Member of the Chamber.
• Services Animations et Événements (SAE)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerEvent services partner associated with the School Board (CSSFL).
• Caisse Desjardins du TémiscouataminorGTM or Marketing PartnerFinancial institution partner offering member benefits including the ProColor Collision Québec award sponsorship. Provides financing and banking services to regional businesses.
• Bardeaux LajoieminorGTM or Marketing PartnerAnnual partner, building materials supplier. Sponsor of the Golf Classic tournament.
• Emer-GensminorGTM or Marketing PartnerAnnual partner, staffing and human resources services.
• FlagShipminorGTM or Marketing PartnerShipping and logistics partner offering Chamber members up to 70% discount on shipping fees.
• Esso and ShellminorGTM or Marketing PartnerFuel partners offering Chamber members up to $0.03 discount on gasoline and 2.5% on Ultradollars prepaid cards.
• Groupe TransactominorGTM or Marketing PartnerPayment processing partner offering up to 60% discount on transaction fees for Chamber members.
• SADC du TémiscouatacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLocal Development Agency partner, supporting entrepreneurship, business development, and regional economic initiatives. Co-organizes Gala Découvertes and provides business support services.
• MRC du TémiscouatacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerRegional Municipality partner, co-organizing Gala Découvertes and supporting regional economic development initiatives.
• Raymond Chabot Grant ThorntonminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerAccounting and consulting firm providing annual financial reports for the Chamber and referring clients.
• Carrefour Jeunesse Emploi du TémiscouataminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerYouth employment center partner, co-presenting the Prix Essor (Youth) award at Gala Découvertes.

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• Canadian Chamber of Commerce: The national federation linking provincial, regional, and local chambers across Canada, providing advocacy, policy research, and member services. Operates one level above a single regional chamber like Témiscouata, but shares the same membership-based association business model and event programming.
• Chambre de commerce du Montréal métropolitain (CCMM): Quebec's largest metropolitan chamber of commerce providing networking, advocacy, and member services to businesses in the Greater Montreal region. Same chamber-of-commerce model and member benefits portfolio, scaled to a much larger and more urban constituency.
• Fédération des chambres de commerce du Québec (FCCQ): The umbrella federation that represents Quebec's regional chambers of commerce, including smaller MRC-level bodies like Témiscouata. Directly comparable as a chamber-of-commerce association serving similar SMB member segments across Quebec, but operating at provincial scale.

Direct peers

• Chambre de commerce et d'industrie de Québec (CCIQ): A regional Quebec chamber of commerce offering membership services, advocacy, networking events, and training to local businesses. Highly comparable in mission, member tiers, and event-led GTM, though operating in a larger metropolitan territory (Québec City).

Others

• Réseau des SADC et CAE du Québec: A Quebec-wide network of independent community development corporations supporting entrepreneurship and SMB growth in rural regions — directly comparable to the SADC du Témiscouata partnership referenced in the Chamber's data. Comparable on rural Quebec economic development mission, though organised as development corporations rather than membership associations.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/Cctemis

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles13 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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