Six Reasons Why You Should Start a Co-operative Business

Starting a Business? Have you considered the co-operative business model? You should!

ACCAJohn VandenbeldApril 5, 2022ACCA, business, startup, Business, Starting a Business, Co-operatives

GR Update - March 2022

Our government relations efforts are well underway! ACCA has met with several MLAs and City Councilors in an effort to raise the awareness of co-operatives here in Alberta. Click to read an update on our meetings.

ACCA, Government RelationsJohn VandenbeldMarch 29, 2022ACCA, Government of Alberta, Update, MLA

MLA Reception - April 19

This is your chance to enjoy a drink with Alberta's provincial government and advocate for making Alberta the friendliest place in Canada for co-operatives. Tickets are $50 each, which includes food and two drink tickets.

ACCA, Government RelationsJohn VandenbeldMarch 29, 2022ACCA, Government of Alberta, MLA, Reception, Networking

ACCESS - Intake and Inquiry

The Allied Community and Cooperative Shared Services (ACCESS) is a nonprofit cooperative shared service model specifically formed to provide administrative back-office support for civil society organizations across Alberta.

ACCA, Shared Services, LegalJohn VandenbeldMarch 29, 2022ACCA, ACCESS

Speaker Series #3 - Cancelled

Please note that the March 16 Speaker Series #3 Webinar - “Data 101 for Co-ops” has been cancelled. Please join us for the next Speaker Series webinar, which is scheduled for April 20!

ACCAJohn VandenbeldMarch 15, 2022ACCA, Webinars, Data

Co-operative Leadership Youth Program - Registration Now Open!

We’re thrilled to announce that, after after a two-year absence, the Co-operative Youth Leadership Program will be going forward again in 2022!

ACCA, YouthJohn VandenbeldMarch 15, 2022ACCA, youth leadership program, youth, accayouth

Donate Now to Help the Ukrainian People

The situation in Ukraine is becoming more and more dire. And as the conflict escalates, so does the impact on millions of people as they helplessly watch their country rapidly deteriorate and face the reality of living in a war zone. And as the situation continues to deteriorate essential goods and services – such as food, medicine, water, and electricity – are becoming scarce.

ACCAJohn VandenbeldMarch 4, 2022ACCA, Ukraine, Humanitarian Air, Aid

Alberta Budget 2022 - ACCA Response

Alberta co-operatives employ over 15,000 people in every corner of our province and collectively contribute billions of dollars into the Alberta economy. The ACCA would welcome the opportunity to present the business case for collaborative investment in the sector and become a key stakeholder in future budgetary discussions.