cmar bfc

Name

cmar bfc

Legal name

Chambre de Métiers et de l'Artisanat de Bourgogne Franche-Comté

Website

https://artisanat-bfc.fr

Company type

Private

Founded year

2020

Operating status

Operating

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Dijon

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices11 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Training services: Professional training services provided to enterprises, individuals, and apprentices. Training includes inter-company sessions, intra-company customized training, and digital/e-learning formats. Revenue generated through training fees, with prices not subject to VAT for training services. Some training funded by OPCO (professional development funds) and FAFCEA for self-employed workers.
2. Consulting and advisory services: Expert advisory services covering business development, digital transformation, ecological transition, financing, and organizational structuring. Charged based on number of days of accompaniment at predefined rates.
3. Certification and labeling services: Services supporting certification and labeling such as Imprim'Vert adhesion, with specific fees based on company size and initial vs. renewal status.
4. Government funding and subsidies: Operation funding from Conseil régional Bourgogne Franche-Comté (39,900€ for Parcours découverte orientation, representing 69.77% of eligible costs). Services like TPE Gagnantes are 100% funded by CMA BFC and partners (ADEME, Region).

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

CMAR BFC provides vocational and apprenticeship training, business creation and development advisory, digital and ecological transition support, certification and labeling services (Imprim'Vert, Répar'acteurs), and exam administration (Taxi/VTC) to artisan businesses, apprentices, business creators, and job seekers in the Bourgogne Franche-Comté region through 11 training centers and a digital service platform.

Product overview

CMAR BFC operates as a regional Chamber of Trades and Craftsmanship serving Bourgogne Franche-Comté, offering a multi-product service portfolio centered on artisan business support. The core offerings include: (1) a digital training platform (formation.artisanat.fr) and a network of 11 CMA Formation centers across 8 departments offering inter-company, intra-company, and apprenticeship programs; (2) Conseil aux entreprises advisory services covering organizational, digital, and environmental transformation; (3) environmental and energy transition guidance including photovoltaic assessments, TPE Gagnantes energy optimization, and environmental certifications (Répar'acteurs, Imprim'Vert); (4) digital tools guidance covering RGPD, e-commerce, and online presence; (5) CPF financing support; (6) electronic invoicing preparation for 2026 mandate; (7) annual Prix des Métiers d'Art competition; (8) Job Dating events for apprenticeship recruitment; (9) webinar replays on digital topics; (10) school orientation programs; and (11) an online member portal with appointment booking, video consultation, and document management. Additional services include exam centers for Taxi/VTC certification, immigration formalities, and business creation/reprise support.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• CMA Formation: Training center network managing 11 training sites across the 8 departments of Bourgogne Franche-Comté
• C Ma Créa
• Boost'Performances

Products and services

• CMA Formation Network
• Conseil aux entreprises (Business Advisory Services)
• Formation digitale (E-Learning Platform)
• C Ma Créa (Business Creation Training Program)
• Boost'Performances
• Examens Taxi et VTC (Taxi and VTC Examination Center)
• TPE Gagnantes (Energy/Water/Materials Optimization Program)
• Imprim'Vert Certification Service
• Facturation électronique (Electronic Invoicing Support)
• Job Dating CMA Formation
• PRÉVENTOX Water Pollution Reduction Program
• Répar'acteurs Repair Network

Quantifiable outcome

• 79% of students appreciated the Parcours découverte orientation program, 75% better understood crafts as a career option
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers7 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration7 records

AI capability2 records

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Communauté d'agglomération de l'AuxerroisminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 24 July 2026Collaboration with CMA BFC to organize La Nocturne des Quais de l'Yonne event featuring 70+ artisans and merchants showcasing crafts and local products.
• Agence de l'eau Rhône Méditerranée CorsecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership in the PRÉVENTOX operation to finance up to 70% of studies and investments for businesses to reduce water pollution. CMA BFC serves as intermediary for artisans on Grand Besançon Métropole territory.
• ADEME (Agence de la transition écologique)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner in financing the TPE Gagnantes program (Optimization of energy, water, and materials flows) for artisan businesses. Provides co-funding alongside the Region.
• Conseil régional Bourgogne Franche-ComtécoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerRegional council providing financial support for the Parcours découverte orientation program (39,900€ representing 69.77% of eligible costs). Active partner in artisan sector development.
• Région Bourgogne Franche-ComtécoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCo-funder of the TPE Gagnantes energy optimization program alongside ADEME and CMA BFC. Major regional institutional partner.
• OPCO (Opérateurs de Compétences)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorProfessional development fund operators financing training for artisans. CMA BFC works with OPCOs for training payment and coordinates funding requests, particularly for FAFCEA for self-employed workers.
• France NumminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerGovernment platform launched in partnership with Régions de France, allowing businesses to test digital maturity, discover financing options, and find nearby advisors for digital development support.

Scale indicators7 records

Direct peers

• CMA France: CMA France is the national umbrella organization of the regional Chambers of Trades and Craftsmanship. It directly operates the centralized digital training platform (formation.artisanat.fr) that CMAR BFC uses, and coordinates national policy and standards across all regional CMAs.
• CCI France: CCI France is the national federation of Chambers of Commerce and Industry, the direct public-sector counterpart to CMAs serving commerce and industry SMEs. Both operate as public consular institutions providing business creation, training, and advisory services to French SMBs through regional chambers.
• AFPA: AFPA is France's national association for adult vocational training, offering apprenticeship, continuing education, and skills development programs. It competes directly with CMA Formation for vocational training contracts, OPCO funding, and individual learners seeking trade qualifications.

Regional players

• CMAR Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes: Another French regional Chamber of Trades serving a different geography (Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes). Operates an identical public service mandate, training center network, and advisory portfolio — comparable business model and product set, just a different region.
• CMAR Île-de-France: Regional Chamber of Trades for Île-de-France, the largest CMA by territory and artisan population. Same public mandate, training network, and product portfolio as CMAR BFC, focused on the Paris region.

Broad incumbents

• Bpifrance: Bpifrance is the French public investment bank supporting business creation, development, and transmission through financing, guarantees, and advisory. Overlaps with CMAR BFC on business creation, takeover support, and innovation funding for French SMBs and artisans.
• France Travail: France Travail (formerly Pôle Emploi) is the national public employment agency providing job seeker support, training referrals, and career transition services. Overlaps with CMA BFC's job-seeker training segment and CPF-funded training pathways.

Emerging players

• Réseau Entreprendre: Réseau Entreprendre is a French non-profit network supporting entrepreneurs through mentoring, financing, and peer support. Comparable to CMAR BFC's C Ma Créa business creation program, but focused on growth-stage entrepreneurs rather than craft businesses.

Others

• Initiative France: Initiative France is a federation of local associations providing zero-interest loans and support to business creators. It is a complementary funding channel for the same entrepreneur segment that CMA BFC serves through its business creation advisory and training programs.
• ADIE: ADIE is a non-profit association providing microcredit and support to entrepreneurs who cannot access traditional bank financing. It serves the same micro-business and business creator segment as CMA BFC, with a particular focus on economically excluded populations.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses4 records

Key risks4 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCe6Rl0WldjlQpP5pAI9m3ug
• Facebookfacebook.com/artisanat.bfc
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/chambredemetiersetdelartisanatdebourgognefranchecomte/mycompany

Compliance2 records

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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