Chambre de commerce de Lotbinière

What Chambre de commerce de Lotbinière does

The Chambre de commerce de Lotbinière is a regional, membership-based nonprofit chamber of commerce founded in 2015 and headquartered in Laurier-Station, Quebec. It serves small and medium-sized businesses, self-employed professionals, and non-profit organizations across the Lotbinière region on the South Shore of Quebec City, with extended reach through affiliations with the regional CCRCA and provincial FCCQ chamber networks. The organization operates an event-driven, community-led model centered on tiered annual memberships ($75-$250 CAD, with NPO membership free), recurring networking events (5 à 7, conferences, themed workshops), and signature annual events including the Gala Entreprises Lotbinière (drawing 200+ attendees) and the Annual Golf Tournament.

The chamber's product portfolio is non-technological. It consists of membership subscriptions, event participation fees, and an exclusive group insurance offering developed in partnership with Les Solutions Financières Annie Rodrigue inc. (Sun Life). Member management and enrollment are handled via the third-party Yapla platform; there is no proprietary technology stack, no mobile application, and no AI components. Member visibility is delivered through a website directory, email newsletter (Infolettre), and active Facebook and LinkedIn channels.

The chamber's revenue mechanics combine low-ticket recurring subscriptions, transactional event fees (gala tickets at $185-$245, golf tournament at $195-$250), and affiliate referral economics from the insurance partnership. Sponsorship revenue from principal partners (MRC de Lotbinière, Desjardins, IG Gestion de patrimoine) and category-specific event sponsors (Bibby-Ste-Croix, Mallette, Innergex, SoluSimple, Carrefour emploi Lotbinière, among others) supplements the core streams. No venture capital, no external investment, and no disclosed financial statements characterize the entity, consistent with its small-scale nonprofit operating model.

Name

Chambre de commerce de Lotbinière

Legal name

Chambre de commerce de Lotbinière

Website

https://cclotbiniere.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2015

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

The Chambre de commerce de Lotbinière is a regional nonprofit chamber of commerce founded in 2015 in Laurier-Station, Quebec, serving SMBs, self-employed professionals, and non-profits in the Lotbinière region through tiered memberships, networking events, an annual gala and golf tournament, and exclusive group insurance via a Sun Life affiliate partner.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Laurier-station

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 dues from businesses of all sizes, self-employed professionals, and non-profit organizations. Four tiers with annual pricing ranging from free (OBNL) to $250 (partner members).
2. Event participation fees: Revenue from paid events including golf tournaments, gala dinners, 5 à 7 networking events, conferences, and workshops. Gala tickets priced at $185 (members) / $245 (non-members); golf tournament at $195-$250.
3. Insurance and financial products referral: Partnership with Les Solutions Financières Annie Rodrigue inc. providing group insurance and financial planning solutions to members, with the chamber facilitating access to these offerings.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

The Chambre de commerce de Lotbinière is a regional chamber of commerce that sells tiered annual memberships (Regular $125 CAD, Self-employed $75 CAD, Partner $250 CAD, free OBNL) to local businesses and professionals, and delivers year-round networking events, professional development activities, signature gatherings (Gala Entreprises Lotbinière and the Annual Golf Tournament), business advocacy, and facilitated access to exclusive group insurance and financial solutions through its partnership with Les Solutions Financières Annie Rodrigue inc. and Sun Life. Memberships also connect members to the CCRCA regional and FCCQ provincial chamber networks.

Product overview

Chambre de commerce de Lotbinière is a regional business association offering a membership-based service portfolio centered on business networking, professional development, and member support. The core offering consists of tiered membership programs (Regular Member, Self-employed Member, Partner Member, and NPO Member at varying price points from free to $250 CAD annually). Complementary services include group insurance solutions developed with Sun Life financial advisors, diverse networking events (5 à 7 gatherings, conferences, workshops), signature events (Annual Golf Tournament, Gala Entreprises Lotbinière), and access to provincial and regional chamber networks (FCCQ, CCRCA). The organization acts as a business advocate representing regional enterprise interests.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Adhésion Membre Régulier (Regular Member)

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 200 guests at annual Gala Entreprises event
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

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Partnerships

17 partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Chambre de commerce et d'industrie du Grand LévisminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 25 September 2025Joint networking event partnership hosting a networking evening at Domaine Joly-De Lotbinière, creating connections between entrepreneurs of both organizations.
• MRC de LotbinièrecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPrincipal partner supporting chamber events and activities. MRC de Lotbinière contributes to the entrepreneurial dynamism of the region through ongoing sponsorship of golf tournaments, gala events, and annual programming.
• DesjardinscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPrincipal partner providing financial support for chamber events and programming. Desjardins contributes to the regional business community development initiatives.
• IG Gestion de patrimoinecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPrincipal partner and sponsor of annual events including golf tournaments and the Gala Entreprises. Guillaume Héroux, VP of IG Gestion privée de patrimoine, serves as Vice-President of the chamber board.
• Bibby-Ste-Croix (McWane)coreGTM or Marketing PartnerOfficial presenter of the Gala Entreprises for the third consecutive year. Supports the annual celebration of regional business achievements.
• MalletteminorGTM or Marketing PartnerPresenting sponsor for the New Business category at the 2025 Gala. Sabrina Rioux from Mallette serves on the chamber board as administrator.
• Parc Éolien Lotbinière Ndakina (Innergex)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerPresenting sponsor for the Innovation and Optimization category at the 2025 Gala.
• SAE – Services aux entreprises et formation continue des NavigateursminorGTM or Marketing PartnerPresenting sponsor for the Business Succession category at the 2025 Gala.
• Infirmia – Maxime TherriaultminorGTM or Marketing PartnerPresenting sponsor for the Workplace Inclusion category at the 2025 Gala.
• Carrefour emploi LotbinièreminorGTM or Marketing PartnerPresenting sponsor for the Agriculture and Agri-food category at the 2025 Gala.
• SoluSimple AssurancesminorGTM or Marketing PartnerPresenting sponsor for the Visionary Change category at the 2025 Gala. Roxanne St-Onge from SoluSimple serves on the chamber board as administrator.
• Clinique Marie-Pier LaflammeminorGTM or Marketing PartnerPresenting sponsor for the Municipal and NPO Partnership category at the 2025 Gala. Marie-Pier Laflamme serves on the chamber board as administrator.
• Les Solutions Financières Annie Rodrigue inc. (Sun Life)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerExclusive insurance and financial solutions partner providing group insurance, health insurance, disability insurance, critical illness insurance, travel insurance, dental insurance, and savings/retirement products exclusively to chamber members.
• Les Services Frimas Inc. (climatisation-chauffage)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerPresenting sponsor for the 2026 Annual Golf Tournament.
• FCCQ (Fédération des chambres de commerce du Québec)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerProvincial chamber of commerce federation providing access to a vast provincial network and representing regional business interests at the provincial level.
• CCRCA (Conférence des chambres de commerce régionales associées)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerRegional chamber of commerce conference providing access to a regional network of local chambers of commerce.
• Domaine Joly-De LotbinièreminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerHistoric estate venue hosting networking events. Yolaine Massé, DG of Domaine Joly-De Lotbinière, opens the venue for chamber networking events.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Calgary Chamber of Commerce: Major Canadian regional chamber of commerce serving Calgary and area. Same membership-based, event-driven business model as CCL, but operating at significantly larger scale in a major Canadian metropolitan market.
• Canadian Chamber of Commerce: National umbrella chamber of commerce representing Canadian businesses to federal policymakers. Shares CCL's chamber-of-commerce model of membership dues, advocacy, and member services, but operates at the national scale and is hierarchically upstream of provincial/regional chambers like CCL.
• Toronto Region Board of Trade: One of Canada's largest chambers of commerce serving the Toronto region. Comparable business model of tiered membership, networking events, advocacy, and member benefits — operates at much greater scale than CCL but on the same fundamental chamber-of-commerce proposition.
• Vancouver Board of Trade: Major Canadian West Coast chamber of commerce operating a tiered membership model with networking events and policy advocacy. Comparable chamber-of-commerce value proposition to CCL, but serving the Greater Vancouver business community at far greater scale.
• Chambre de commerce du Montréal métropolitain (CCMM): Major Quebec-based chamber of commerce serving the Greater Montreal area with a tiered membership model, large-scale networking events, and policy advocacy. Operates the same chamber-of-commerce business model as CCL but at significantly larger scale and broader geographic scope.

Direct peers

• Chambre de commerce et d'industrie du Grand Lévis: Direct peer regional chamber of commerce operating in the adjoining Lévis / Rive-Sud de Québec territory. CCL explicitly partnered with this organization to host a joint networking evening at Domaine Joly-De Lotbini\u00e8re in September 2025, indicating shared business model (tiered membership, networking events, advocacy) and overlapping geographic footprint.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/chambredecommercelotbiniere
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/chambre-de-commerce-de-lotbiniere

Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles11 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

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