ACCA Members - Start Saving with Group Buying

Reduce costs and optimize operational efficiency with the ACCESS Group Buying Program. Powered by Econocoop, this program leverages collective buying power for ACCA Members and other social enterprises to save on essential goods and services. Unlock discounts up to 74%, streamline procurement, and enhance your organization's capacity with ACCESS Shared Services.

ACCA Member Benefits, ACCA, Shared ServicesCorinne RempleJanuary 23, 2025Alberta Community & Co-operative Association group buying, Reduce costs, Operational needs, ACCA membership benefits, ACCESS Shared Services, Cybersecurity, Managed IT

Boost Your Co-op's Financial Foundations: Enter to Win with Servus and ACCA

Strengthen your co-op’s financial foundations with Servus Credit Union. ACCA members can book a meeting with Servus for personalized financial advice and enter to win a $100 Gift Card. Don’t miss this opportunity—set up your meeting by December 31, 2024.

Shared Services, Servus GIC Offer, ACCACorinne RempleOctober 28, 2024Servus Credit Union, Co-op financial solutions, Co-op cash management advice

Celebrating Success: Highlights from the ACCA Co-op Conference 2023

The ACCA Co-operative Conference 2023 emerged as a resounding success, breaking previous event records and providing a dynamic platform for connection, learning, and recognition within the co-operative sector.

Alberta Co-op Conference, ACCA, Shared ServicesCorinne RempleDecember 11, 2023Co-operative Conference 2023, Premier Danielle Smith, Hon. Dale Nally, Co-operative Sector Alberta, calgary co-op, Federation of Alberta Gas Co-ops, Alberta Central

Peace Energy Co-operative Teams Up with CIS to Raise Capital for Solar Power Project

Peace Energy Co-operative partners with Community Investment Solutions (CIS) to secure funding for their multi-million dollar solar power generation project in the Peace River area. Discover how this collaboration aims to advance renewable energy in Western Canada.

ACCA, Shared Services, Government RelationsCorinne RempleSeptember 9, 2023Peace Energy Co-operative, Solar Power Generation Project, Community Investment Solutions, Renewable Energy Development, Peace River, Capital Raising, Prairies Economic Development Canada, Co-operatives, Community-based Businesses, Sustainable Energy, Alberta Renewable Energy, Investment Banking Services

2023 ACCA Annual Co-operative Conference: "It Starts with Us"

ACCA is excited to extend a warm and enthusiastic invitation to the much-anticipated 2023 ACCA Annual Co-operative Conference, set to take place from November 6th to 8th against the vibrant backdrop of Edmonton, AB. This annual co-operative conference, known for sparking meaningful dialogues, forging connections, and kindling actionable inspiration, is poised to do so once again, all under the compelling banner of this year's theme: "It Starts with Us."

ACCA, Legal, Annual Conference, Shared ServicesCorinne RempleAugust 8, 2023co-operative conference, Co-op Business, co-op development, co-operatives

Shared services puts the 6th Co-operative Principle into action

In honour of co-op week and a strong desire to put the 6th Co-operative Principle in action, ACCESS invites ACCA Members to learn more about shared services and how shared services can help build community through collaboration.

ACCA, Shared Services, Legal, Government Relations, Gathering, AGMCorinne RempleOctober 16, 2022principle 6, co-operatives, co-op supports, supports for co-ops

Building Capacity through Shared Services

What if capacity could be built through a managed shared services model? Imagine access to relevant, reliable and relatable industry professionals who understand the needs and pressures you face.

ACCA, Shared Services, LegalCorinne RempleSeptember 21, 2022Shared services, co-op development

Speaker Series #4 - Introducing ACCESS

Join us on Wednesday, May 18 from 12:30 - 1:30pm (Alberta Time) for the fourth edition of the Speaker Series! This month's topic is Introducing ACCESS - a new shared service platform from the BCCA and ACCA.

ACCA, Shared ServicesJohn VandenbeldApril 28, 2022ACCA, Speaker Series, Shared services, fractional staff, efficiency