About the Chamber of Commerce
CCCG unites and represents more than 200 Côte-de-Gaspé businesses and organizations
Mission and values
Mission
Represent its members and bring together, support and serve its members and partners through actions adapted to the socio-economic reality of the La Côte-de-Gaspé territory (Murdochville, Grande-Vallée, Petite-Vallée, Cloridorme and Gaspé).
Values
Corporate values are the fundamental principles that guide an organization's behavior and decisions. They embody what the company stands for and values, forming the core of its culture.
Inclusion
Openness to the particular realities of member-groups and their individual representatives.
Kindness
Towards ourselves, towards our teammates, with and between members.
It's also about being there for real, in person, mentally and physically.
Integrity
Transparency in governance and in processes and policies affecting administration and member relations. Loyalty to the organization and its members.
Equity
By territory, type of organization and literacy level.
Proactive
Keep abreast of opportunities and major issues affecting our members and other stakeholders. React quickly to events related to the socio-economic environment. Respond quickly to various requests, without compromising quality. Implement up-to-date processes.
Our mandates
Support for local businesses
Provide services to help member organizations prosper and grow.
Trade promotion
Encourage commercial and economic exchanges within the Côte-de-Gaspé community.
Training and awareness-raising
Offer training programs, seminars and workshops to improve the skills of entrepreneurs and employees. Popularize complex content and disseminate findings.
Sustainable economic development
Promote sustainable and responsible economic development in the Côte-de-Gaspé region.
Networking and collaboration
Create networking opportunities for local businesses to promote collaboration and partnership.
Representation
Defend the interests of local businesses to influence policies favorable to economic development.
History of the Chamber
The Côte-de-Gaspé Chamber of Commerce (CCCG) has been a pillar of the region's economic community for many years. With a new district covering the entire La Côte-de-Gaspé MRC since 2021, the former Gaspé Chamber of Commerce, founded in 1939, has adapted to new realities to support local businesses, making the CCCG an even more crucial player in the economic and social development of La Côte-de-Gaspé.
Since its creation, the CCCG has been committed to promoting trade and industry in the region. It has organized numerous events, such as conferences, seminars and workshops, to help entrepreneurs develop their skills and keep abreast of the latest market trends. For example, lunchtime conferences on topics such as business finance and human resources management have been particularly popular and beneficial for members.
The CCCG's role is not limited to training and networking. It is also a strong voice for the interests of local businesses with government bodies and other stakeholders. By working closely with local, regional and national authorities, the CCCG has succeeded in influencing policies favorable to the region's economic development.
In short, the Côte-de-Gaspé Chamber of Commerce has a rich history of supporting and promoting local organizations. Through its many initiatives, it continues to play a vital role in the growth and prosperity of La Côte-de-Gaspé.
Permanence
Marie-Claude Brière
General Manager
Guylaine Poirier (Coop Les Indispensables)
Financial management support (present on Wednesdays)
Board of Directors
Émilie Chrétien Castonguay
President
E-Commerce Consultant and Sales Manager (Canada, United States and Mexico) at South Shore Furnitures
Émilie LeBlanc Laberge
1st vice-president
President, Évasion Nature Petite-Vallée
Valérie Gagnon Ing.
2nd vice-president
Director, Kwatroe
Isabelle Samuel
Treasurer
Senior Manager, Personal Insurance and New Brunswick Partnerships at Promutuel de l'Estuaire
Emmanuelle Desrochers-Perrault
Secretary
President of METOD Service de gestion
Lydia Martin Bérubé
Director
Manager, Microbrasserie Au Frontibus
José Nicolas
Director
President, Gestion hôtelière Gaspesia inc.
Charles-André Ouimette
Director
Co-General Manager of Musique du Bout du Monde
Sylvain Tapp
Director
President, Les Produits Tapp
Charlie-Maude Giroux Bossé
Director
IA Financial Security Advisor
National theme
The theme of our 2023-2024 campaign is "Your chamber is close, for real ", and we have harmonized with our colleagues from other chambers via the Fédération des chambres de commerce (FCCQ) to achieve greater impact. Radio spots and visual content from local businesses will be broadcast.
Here's an example of a video in which 4 Quebec companies were selected to demonstrate their chamber's support (click on the image).