ACCA’s Co-operative Development Program

ACCA’s Co-op Development Program offers a range of co-op development services and resources. The following links will help get you started in the development of your co-op:

Also, our Director of Co-op Development can provide you with technical support and training as well as information on how to access further resources that may be helpful to you. Contact info is provided below.

Our Co-op Development Program is funded through the federal Cooperatives Secretariat program. Their web site has many resources useful to both existing and developing co-ops.

For more information, contact:
Richard Stringham
Director of Co-op Development
Suite 104, 5013 - 48 Street
Stony Plain, Alberta T7A 1L8

Phone: (780) 669-9720
email: coopdev@acca.coop

Rise and Shine Forum

On October 15th, ACCA held its fourth annual Rise and Shine forum. This year, the session focused on Alternative Energy and Co-operatives. Acrobat versions of the presentations from the forum are available below:

A brief describing the Rise and Shine Forum is also available for download.

In the news ...

Co-operative Development Initiative Call for Proposals for Innovative Co-operative Projects
The Canadian Co-operative Association (CCA) and the Conseil Canadien de la coopération et de la mutualité (CCCM) are very pleased to announce the renewal of a four-year partnership agreement, the Co-operative Development Initiative (CDI), with the federal government’s Co-operatives Secretariat. One major part of the CDI is the “Innovative Co-operative Projects” component. Through a selection process, we will support individuals or communities as they test new ways of using the co-operative model, including creating co-operatives to respond to identified needs.

The deadline for proposals will be July 31, 2009 and an application form and full details will soon be posted on the CCA and CCCM websites. Click here for more information.

Interest in Co-operative Project Exceeds Expectations

Interest from Alberta communities in the ACCA Rural Co-operative Development Project is nearly double the projected target. Project planners anticipated attracting just over 15 communities. However 29 have expressed interest in participating in the program.

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