Chambre de commerce et d’industrie de Laval

What Chambre de commerce et d’industrie de Laval does

CCILaval (Chambre de commerce et d'industrie de Laval) is one of Quebec's largest chambers of commerce, serving over 13,500 member businesses across the Laval territory in Canada. Founded in 1967, the nonprofit organization delivers business networking, advocacy, training, events, and member support services through a diversified portfolio of programs addressing the full business lifecycle — from startup mentorship and youth engagement to retail and industrial support, talent recruitment, and circular-economy transition.

The chamber's product surface spans ten-plus distinct programs organized into vertical ecosystems. PROX-Commerce and PROX-Industriel serve retail merchants and industrial operators respectively; Mentorat Laval pairs entrepreneurs with experienced mentors; Symbiose Laval and Vision Zéro Déchet drive circular-economy adoption, with Laval Net Zéro 2040 launched June 2026 targeting a region-wide net-zero transition by 2040; JCCLaval engages entrepreneurs aged 18-40; Connexion Carrière Laval operates a recruitment platform with tiered pricing ($495 for members vs. $745 for non-members over 12 months); and Les Essentielles delivers ongoing training and webinars. The flagship Dunamis business awards competition has run since 1981, with the 2025 (44th) edition drawing 400+ attendees at approximately $350-$400 per ticket. Technology infrastructure consists of a member portal (portailccilaval.com), online event registration, and the recruitment platform; no proprietary AI/ML systems are disclosed.

Revenue flows through four primary streams: recurring corporate membership subscriptions, event ticket sales, tiered corporate sponsorships (Platine, Or, Argent, Bronze), and recruitment advertising. Major Platine-tier sponsors include Ville de Laval, Desjardins Entreprises, Rocket de Laval, and Mon Technicien; BDO, CBRE, RBC, TD Bank, Scotiabank, and Investissement Québec contribute at lower tiers. The chamber also delivers government-funded programs including PAPET (up to $45,000 non-repayable contributions to small tourism businesses) and acts as a delivery partner on the $4.5M Opération Prospérité Laval export-diversification initiative launched in response to U.S. tariff challenges.

Name

Chambre de commerce et d’industrie de Laval

Legal name

Chambre de commerce et d'industrie de Laval

Website

https://ccilaval.ca

Company type

Private

Founded year

1967

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

CCILaval (Chambre de commerce et d'industrie de Laval) is a Quebec nonprofit chamber of commerce serving 13,500+ member businesses in Laval with networking, advocacy, training, mentorship, recruitment, sustainability, and business recognition programs.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Business Association (Chamber of Commerce)

NAICS

Professional Organizations (813920), Convention and Trade Show Organizers (561920), Convention and Trade Show Organizers (56192)

SIC

Services-Membership Organizations (8600)

akta.pro primary industry

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

akta.pro secondary industries

Sponsorship, Exhibitor & Partnership Management Services (THAHACAK), Exhibitor/Sponsor Management (Corporate Conferences) (THACAFAN)

Keywords

• Chamber of commerce
• Business networking
• Corporate membership
• Entrepreneur mentorship
• Business events

Headquarters

HQ city

Laval

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. Corporate Membership Subscriptions: Annual membership fees for businesses providing access to networking, programs, directories, discounts, and promotional opportunities. Tiered pricing for members vs. non-members on services such as Connexion Carrière recruitment platform ($495 members vs $745 non-members including 12-month corporate CCILaval membership).
2. Event Revenue: Ticket sales for signature events including Dunamis Gala (approximately $350-$400 per person), Cocktail des Finalistes, and the Salon Emplois et Compétences. Event participation fees represent a significant revenue stream and sponsor opportunity.
3. Sponsorships and Partnerships: Corporate sponsorships at multiple tiers (Platine, Or, Argent, Bronze) plus media and collaborator partnerships. Sponsors receive visibility across CCILaval platforms, events, and marketing materials. Desjardins serves as presenting sponsor for Dunamis; Ville de Laval, BDO, RBC, CBRE, and others sponsor various programs.
4. Recruitment Services (Connexion Carrière Laval): Job posting and recruitment advertising services for member and non-member businesses on a 12-month subscription basis. Provides geo-localized job board with social media promotion for Laval employers.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels14 records

Core offering

CCILaval delivers a chamber-of-commerce platform offering annual corporate memberships, business networking events, mentorship (Mentorat Laval), specialized community programs for retail (PROX-Commerce) and industrial (PROX-Industriel) sectors, sustainability initiatives (Symbiose Laval, Vision Z\u00e9ro D\u00e9chet), local recruitment services (Connexion Carri\u00e8re Laval), the annual Dunamis business awards competition, training programs (Les Essentielles), and advocacy on behalf of Laval businesses. It serves over 13,500 member businesses across the Laval territory.

Product overview

CCILaval (Chambre de commerce et d'industrie de Laval) is a chamber of commerce offering a diverse portfolio of business support programs and services. The organization operates as a platform-plus-initiatives model, combining core membership services with specialized programs. Key offerings include: business mentorship (Mentorat Laval), retail and industrial support networks (PROX-Commerce, PROX-Industriel), sustainable development programs (Symbiose Laval, Vision Zéro Déchet, Mon Commerce ÉCOresponsable, Laval Net Zéro 2040), professional development (Les Essentielles training, Dialogues techno and Les Visionnaires podcasts), annual awards (Dunamis competition), young entrepreneur engagement (JCCLaval), recruitment solutions (Connexion Carrière Laval), and events (Salon Emplois et Compétences, Halloween Ste-Rose). The chamber also supports local purchasing (Les Produits du Québec) and tourism (PAPET), all aimed at strengthening Laval's business community of over 13,500 member enterprises.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• PROX-Commerce: Retail commerce support program for Lavalloise merchants
• PROX-Industriel
• Symbiose Laval
• Vision Zéro Déchet (V0D)
• Mentorat Laval
• JCCLaval
• Dunamis
• Les Visionnaires
• Dialogues techno
• Connexion carrière Laval

Products and services

• PROX-Industriel
• Mentorat Laval
• PROX-Commerce
• Symbiose Laval
• Vision Z\u00e9ro D\u00e9chet
• Mon Commerce \u00c9COresponsable
• Connexion Carri\u00e8re Laval
• Dunamis Business Awards Competition and Gala
• JCCLaval (Jeune chambre de commerce de Laval)
• Salon Emplois et Comp\u00e9tences
• PAPET (Programme d'aide aux petites entreprises touristiques)

Quantifiable outcome

• 85% of mentored entrepreneurs have clarified their vision
• +6 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments7 records

Ideal customer profiles7 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

27 partnerships are on record, tiered core, major and minor.

• Ville de LavalcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerGrand partenaire Platine (Platinum Grand Partner). Ville de Laval is a primary strategic partner providing financial support for CCILaval programs including Opération Prospérité Laval ($4.5M for export diversification), Mon Commerce Écoresponsable, Symbiose Laval, Vision Zéro Déchet, and other economic development initiatives. The partnership also covers PAPET delivery and general chamber operations.
• Desjardins EntreprisescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerGrand partenaire Platine. Desjardins Entreprises is presenting sponsor for Dunamis 2025 and 2026 and supports Symbiose Laval as a key partner. The financial institution provides sponsorship and endorsement for CCILaval's sustainable development and business recognition programs.
• Rocket de LavalmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerGrand partenaire Platine. The Rocket de Laval (Laval Rocket hockey team) is a major partner sponsoring the Dunamis competition, particularly the OBNL/Social Economy category. Partnership provides visibility and community engagement for the chamber.
• Mon TechnicienmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerGrand partenaire Platine. Local technical services company and sponsor of CCILaval events and programs, supporting the business community through partnership arrangements.
• Bell CanadamajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerBrand partner and program sponsor, notably associated with Dunamis technology and innovation categories. Bell has previously sponsored the Prix Coup de Coeur Bell at Dunamis recognizing LGBT inclusion and diversity initiatives.
• BDO CanadamajorGTM or Marketing PartnerGrand partenaire Bronze. BDO sponsors Dunamis categories including Services-Conseils et Professionnels. The accounting and advisory firm provides sponsorship and visibility through the CCILaval event program.
• CBREmajorGTM or Marketing PartnerGrand partenaire Bronze. CBRE co-sponsors Dunamis Industrial category with RBC. Commercial real estate firm provides event sponsorship and marketing visibility.
• RBC (Royal Bank of Canada)majorGTM or Marketing PartnerGrand partenaire Bronze. RBC co-sponsors Dunamis Industrial category with CBRE and various other CCILaval programs. Provides financial services sponsorship and event visibility.
• MontonimajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerGrand partenaire Bronze. Montoni is a major Laval-based construction and real estate developer and supporter of CCILaval programs including Symbiose Laval and Vision Zéro Déchet as a partner organization.
• MatrecmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerGrand partenaire Bronze. Matrec (waste management company) is a key partner for Symbiose Laval and Vision Zéro Déchet programs, supporting circular economy and zero-waste initiatives through material recovery expertise.
• TD Bank GroupmajorGTM or Marketing PartnerGrand partenaire Bronze. TD sponsors Dunamis Business Personality (35+ years) category and provides general event sponsorship and marketing visibility for CCILaval.
• Banque Scotia (Scotiabank)majorGTM or Marketing PartnerGrand partenaire Argent. Scotiabank sponsors Dunamis Exportation category and provides event sponsorship and visibility through CCILaval programming.
• Investissement QuébeccoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerGrand partenaire Argent. Provincial investment agency provides support for export programs including PANORAMA (250k-1M loans) and FRONTIERE (up to 50M for export resilience), as well as technology and innovation sponsorship for Dunamis.
• Raymond Chabot Grant Thornton (RCGT)majorGTM or Marketing PartnerGrand partenaire Bronze. RCGT sponsors the Prix Laurian-Barré (Employer of the Year) at Dunamis and provides visibility through chamber events and programming.
• Hydro-QuébecmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner for Symbiose Laval and Vision Zéro Déchet programs, supporting sustainable development and circular economy transition for Laval businesses.
• Les Regroupements PROX-CommercecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPROX-Commerce is a CCILaval initiative supporting local retailers. Parent grouping of PROX-Commerce merchants contributes to retail ecosystem development and sponsors Dunamis categories.
• Tourisme LavalmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaborator partner. Tourism organization co-sponsors Dunamis Tourism category and works with CCILaval on promoting Laval as a tourism destination.
• JMA DiagnosticsminorGTM or Marketing PartnerGrand partenaire Argent. Medical diagnostics company sponsors CCILaval events and programs as a local business supporter.
• FilgominorGTM or Marketing PartnerGrand partenaire Argent. Local business partner supporting CCILaval programming.
• CosmodômeminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaborateur partner. Science museum and tourist attraction collaborates with CCILaval on educational and community programming.
• Inter Clôtures SentinelleminorGTM or Marketing PartnerGrand partenaire Argent. Local fence manufacturer and CCILaval member serving as a chamber sponsor.
• Laval2LavalminorGTM or Marketing PartnerGrand partenaire Argent. Local business network supporting CCILaval events and programs.
• Sun Life FinancialminorGTM or Marketing PartnerGrand partenaire Bronze. Financial services company sponsors CCILaval events.
• Laval InnovmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerStrategic partner for technology and innovation programs. Supports Cercle API exposure technology events and general Laval economic development initiatives alongside CCILaval.
• Fédération des chambres de commerce du Québec (FCCQ)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFederation of Quebec Chambers of Commerce. CCILaval partners with FCCQ for PAPET (Tourism Business Aid Program) delivery across Quebec through the SADC/CAE network.
• Les Produits du QuébecmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership for the Les Produits du Québec initiative, delivering one of the largest local purchasing campaigns in Laval history (Sept 2024 - Feb 2025) with over $9.2M in funding for Quebec product promotion including $1.36M for Laval.
• Synergie QuébecmajorTechnology or IntegrationNetwork providing Symbiose Laval with a database of material exchanges and best practices for industrial symbiosis, enabling Laval businesses to exchange residual materials rather than paying for landfill or recycling.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Chambre de commerce du Montréal métropolitain (CCMM): Montreal's regional chamber of commerce serving businesses across the Greater Montreal area. CCMM operates the same model of corporate memberships, networking events, advocacy, and signature awards, making it the closest direct comparable for CCILaval within Quebec.
• Fédération des chambres de commerce du Québec (FCCQ): Quebec's provincial federation of chambers of commerce that CCILaval is already partnered with for PAPET delivery. FCCQ represents and aggregates Quebec chambers and offers similar membership, advocacy, and event services at a province-wide level.
• Calgary Chamber of Commerce: Calgary's primary chamber of commerce offering memberships, networking events, awards programs (Calgary Awards), policy advocacy, and business support services. Closely mirrors CCILaval's regional chamber model.
• Ottawa Board of Trade: Ottawa's regional chamber offering membership tiers, networking events, business awards, advocacy, and training programs. A directly comparable peer to CCILaval in size, structure, and service mix for a mid-sized Canadian city.

Broad incumbents

• Canadian Chamber of Commerce: National Canadian chamber that represents the broader federation including CCILaval's parent FCCQ. It operates policy advocacy, member services, and business research at scale across Canada — a national-level incumbent analogous to CCILaval's role within Laval.
• Toronto Region Board of Trade: One of Canada's largest and most established chambers, serving the Toronto region's business community with advocacy, events, programs, and member services. Comparable in mission and structure to CCILaval but at a much larger scale and broader geographic scope.
• Vancouver Board of Trade: British Columbia's premier chamber serving Vancouver-area businesses with policy advocacy, member networking, leadership programs, and signature events. Functions as a larger-scale analog to CCILaval with broader geographic reach.

Regional players

• PME MTL: Montreal's SME support ecosystem providing mentorship, training, and financing referrals to Montreal-area entrepreneurs. Operates in the same general business-services space as CCILaval but serves a different (Montreal) geography.

Others

• Réseau des SADC et CAE: Quebec-wide network of Community Futures Development Corporations delivering economic development, financing, and business support to rural and small-town Quebec — a delivery partner CCILaval already works with for PAPET. Functions as a parallel economic-development network rather than a direct chamber competitor.
• Investissement Québec: Quebec's provincial investment agency and a strategic financial partner of CCILaval, providing support for export programs (PANORAMA, FRONTIERE) and innovation initiatives. Adjacent enabling institution rather than a direct peer, but materially shapes CCILaval's program portfolio.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/CCILaval
• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UC2-0NdfcrZ7YAkrnMRsl2Ow
• Facebookfacebook.com/CCILaval
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/ccilaval-chambre-de-commerce-et-dindustrie-de-laval
• Instagraminstagram.com/cci_laval
• TikToktiktok.com/@ccilaval

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles27 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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