Chambre de commerce et d'industrie de Sherbrooke

What Chambre de commerce et d'industrie de Sherbrooke does

Chambre de commerce et d'industrie de Sherbrooke (CCIS) is a non-profit business association founded in 1890 and headquartered at 9 Rue Wellington Sud in Sherbrooke, Quebec. It serves as the principal chamber of commerce for the Sherbrooke metropolitan area and the broader Estrie region, with a horizontal membership model spanning self-employed professionals, SMBs, mid-market firms, large enterprises (up to 751+ employees), and non-profit associations across 12 pricing tiers (CAD $170-$1,270 annually). Its core offerings include a member portal (Membri365) for registrations, invoicing, and ticketing; signature events such as the Gala Reconnaissance Estrie (600+ attendees) and the annual golf tournament; recurring breakfast conferences, 5@7 networking sessions, and themed events on AI, immersive technology, defense procurement (DEFSEC), and industrial green strategy; plus ancillary member benefits including collective insurance, newsletter advertising, and government advocacy through its FCCQ affiliation.

The technology footprint is conventional and undifferentiated: a WordPress website (ccisherbrooke.com) integrated with the Membri365 SaaS member portal and ticketing platform, email distribution via Mailchimp, and social channels (LinkedIn, Facebook, YouTube). There is no proprietary software, mobile app, or AI/ML capability; CCIS's product surface is fundamentally service- and event-driven rather than technology-led. Revenue mechanics combine subscription-style annual membership dues, pay-as-you-go event ticketing, recurring-style sponsorship packages tied to flagship events, and unit-priced newsletter advertising; the collective insurance program is offered as a member benefit rather than a direct revenue stream. GTM is community-led, driven by referrals within the regional business network, word-of-mouth, signature events, and cross-promotion through institutional partners (Desjardins, Investissement Québec, Sherbrooke Innovante, DistriQ, Maison régionale de l'industrie, FCCQ).

Name

Chambre de commerce et d'industrie de Sherbrooke

Legal name

Chambre de commerce et industrie de Sherbrooke

Website

https://ccisherbrooke.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1890

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

CCIS is a 136-year-old non-profit chamber of commerce in Sherbrooke, Quebec, serving regional businesses through tiered memberships, signature events such as the Gala Reconnaissance Estrie, networking and conferences, collective insurance, and defense-procurement resources for the Estrie business community.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Business Association Services

NAICS

Business Associations (813910), Professional Organizations (81392), Convention and Trade Show Organizers (561920)

SIC

Services-Membership Organizations (8600)

akta.pro primary industry

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

akta.pro secondary industry

Conferences & Conventions Operations Services (Registration, AV, Logistics) (MPAGAGAM)

Keywords

• Business networking events
• Chamber of commerce services
• Membership association services
• Economic development advocacy
• Professional training conferences

Headquarters

HQ city

Sherbrooke

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

Revenue model

1. Membership Dues: Annual membership fees charged to businesses based on employee count, ranging from self-employed ($170) to large enterprises (up to $1,270). This is the core recurring revenue stream that funds chamber operations and member services.
2. Event Revenue: Ticket sales for signature events including Gala Reconnaissance Estrie (gala dinner, awards), annual golf tournament, breakfast conferences, 5@7 networking sessions, and dinner conferences. Pricing varies by event format and attendee type (member vs. non-member).
3. Sponsorships: Partnership and sponsorship revenue from businesses sponsoring chamber events (e.g., golf tournament sponsorships, gala sponsorships). Sponsorship tiers offer brand visibility through logo placement, speaking opportunities, and booth presence.
4. Newsletter and Advertising: Revenue from full-page newsletter advertising placements ($650-$1,200 per placement), providing members and partners promotional access to the chamber's business community.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

The Chambre de commerce et d'industrie de Sherbrooke (CCIS) is a non-profit business association that sells tiered annual memberships to businesses and self-employed professionals in the Sherbrooke/Estrie region. It organizes signature networking events (Gala Reconnaissance Estrie, annual golf tournament, breakfast conferences, 5@7 networking sessions), provides government advocacy, and offers member benefits including a centralized member portal and access to collective insurance programs.

Product overview

Chambre de commerce et d'industrie de Sherbrooke (CCIS) operates as a membership-based business organization offering a tiered membership program with various levels based on company size (from 1 employee to 751+ employees), plus special rates for self-employed professionals and non-profit organizations. The core offering includes a member portal for centralized access to registrations, invoices, and profiles, plus event organization services spanning annual awards galas (Gala Reconnaissance Estrie), golf tournaments, conferences, networking sessions (5@7 format), and webinars. Additional services include collective insurance products (medical, life, disability) through partner providers, newsletter advertising, and defense/security procurement resources. The organization functions primarily as a business networking and advocacy body rather than a technology product company.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Membership Programs Tiered annual membership programs for businesses, self-employed professionals, and non-profit organizations in the Sherbrooke/Estrie region, with pricing scaled by company employee count ranging from $170 CAD (self-employed) to $1,270 CAD (751+ employees). Members gain access to networking events, conferences, advocacy services, collective insurance, and member benefits.
• Event Organization Services Organization and hosting of business events including the annual Gala Reconnaissance Estrie awards ceremony, annual golf tournament (Tournoi de golf CCIS), breakfast conferences (déjeuners-conférence), networking sessions (5@7 format), dinner conferences, and webinars. Tickets are sold to members and non-members at differentiated price points.
• Member Portal (Membri365) Centralized online member portal that allows chamber members to view invoices, access event tickets, update their profile, and manage event registrations.
• Newsletter Advertising Full-page advertising placements ($650-$1,200 CAD per placement) in the chamber's newsletter distributed to its member and business contact database.

Quantifiable outcome

• 600+ business leaders gathered annually at Gala Reconnaissance Estrie
• +1 more outcomes

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

Twelve partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Sherbrooke InnovantecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSherbrooke Innovante is a co-lead of the DEFSEC (defense and security) strategy initiative alongside CCIS, the Maison régionale de l'industrie, and DistriQ. The initiative aims to prepare the Sherbrooke and Estrie territory for defense procurement opportunities, consolidate local industrial capabilities, and strengthen innovation capacity. CCIS participates in joint strategic planning and enterprise outreach for this initiative.
• Maison régionale de l'industriecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCo-partner in the DEFSEC strategy initiative to position Sherbrooke and Estrie as an attractive territory for defense and security supply chains. Contributes industrial expertise and regional manufacturing network access to the joint initiative.
• DistriQ – Zone Innovation Quantique de SherbrookecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCo-partner in the DEFSEC strategy, bringing quantum innovation zone infrastructure and technology ecosystem connections to the initiative. Contributes to positioning Sherbrooke as a hub for advanced technology industries.
• Investissement QuébeccoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerInvestissement Québec partnered with CCIS to host a strategic breakfast conference on economic development in uncertain times (May 2026). Jean-Philippe Ménard, First Vice-President, Regional Network and Innovation, presented the organization's five-year action plan. The partnership leverages the chamber's business network to deliver government economic development messaging.
• Desjardins (Équipes Desjardins de l'Estrie)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDesjardins teams in Estrie collaborate with CCIS on the annual 'Perspectives Économiques et Financières' conference series, bringing Jean-René Ouellet as keynote speaker. The partnership provides economic intelligence content and financial sponsorship to chamber events. This is a recurring annual partnership.
• Cabinet LaveryminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerLavery served as the venue host and content partner for a breakfast conference on AI in the workplace (June 2026), with lawyers Me Éric Lavallée and Me Catherine Voyer presenting on AI tools, responsible use, and legal implications for businesses.
• Apogei PerformanceminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerApogei Performance hosted a CCIS 5@7 networking event featuring cognitive training and neurosciences demonstrations, showcasing the company's innovative services to chamber members. Fabien Trépanier, Clinical Director, presented at the event.
• FlagShipminorGTM or Marketing PartnerFlagShip is an authorized shipping reseller promoted on the CCIS website, offering preferential shipping rates and services to chamber members. The partnership provides a value-added benefit to chamber members through discounted courier services.
• Régime d'assurances collectives des chambres de commercecoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorThe collective insurance program (assurance médicale, assurance vie, Teladoc virtual care, assurance invalidité) is offered as a member benefit through a consortium of Quebec chambers of commerce, providing group insurance rates to member businesses.
• Immersia StudiominorStrategic or Co-development PartnerImmersia Studio co-presented a 5@7 event on immersive technologies in workplace training with CCIS and the Jeune Chambre de Sherbrooke, providing VR demonstrations and expert panels on virtual reality and augmented reality in enterprise learning.
• Jeune Chambre de SherbrookeminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCo-presented an immersive technologies event with CCIS and Immersia Studio, demonstrating collaboration between the young professionals' chamber and the established business chamber on innovation-focused programming.
• Fédération des chambres de commerce du Québec (FCCQ)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCCIS is affiliated with the FCCQ, Quebec's provincial chamber federation, which awarded CCIS the 'Chambre de commerce de l'année 2020'. The federation provides advocacy, networking, and resources at the provincial level.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Vancouver Board of Trade: Regional business association offering membership programs, networking events, policy advocacy, and economic research. Operates a similar chamber-of-commerce model in a different Canadian metropolitan market.
• Canadian Chamber of Commerce: National umbrella organization for Canadian chambers of commerce, providing federal advocacy and cross-chamber resources. CCIS is indirectly linked through FCCQ affiliation.
• Toronto Region Board of Trade: Large Canadian business chamber providing tiered membership, policy advocacy, and signature events. Comparable in mission and business model to CCIS but operates at much larger metropolitan scale.
• Fédération des chambres de commerce du Québec (FCCQ): The provincial federation that CCIS is affiliated with. FCCQ provides umbrella advocacy, networking, and resources across Quebec's chamber network and awarded CCIS 'Chambre de commerce de l'année 2020'.

Regional players

• Winnipeg Chamber of Commerce: Regional Canadian business chamber operating in a different geographic market but with highly comparable membership, events, and advocacy services. Useful as a peer benchmark for similar mid-market Canadian chambers.

Peers

• Ottawa Chamber of Commerce: Regional business chamber providing membership, events, and advocacy to Ottawa-area businesses. Closely comparable in scale, mission, and revenue model to CCIS as a mid-size Canadian city chamber.

Direct peers

• Chambre de commerce du Montréal métropolitain: The largest chamber of commerce in Quebec, providing membership services, advocacy, and event programming for the Greater Montreal business community. Operates a similar tiered membership model with events, networking, and policy advocacy.
• Halifax Chamber of Commerce: Regional Canadian chamber providing membership programs, business events, and advocacy services. Comparable scale and operational structure to CCIS as a non-capital provincial city chamber.
• Calgary Chamber of Commerce: Mid-size Canadian metropolitan chamber offering tiered membership, networking events, policy advocacy, and signature awards galas. Directly comparable in business model and member services to CCIS.

Emerging players

• Jeune Chambre de Sherbrooke (JCS): Sherbrooke's young professionals' chamber, which co-presents events with CCIS (e.g., immersive technologies event with Immersia Studio). Operates in the same geography but targets a younger demographic segment.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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