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.

2025, the International Year of the Co-operative, presents a unique and exciting opportunity for Alberta’s co-operative sector to make a lasting impact. This year, ACCA invites Alberta co-ops to join us in building a brighter, more connected future by becoming members of the Alberta Community & Co-operative Association (ACCA) at a special rate of $300.

The Alberta Community & Co-operative Association (ACCA) is pleased to share the completion and submission of our 2025 Budget Proposal to the Alberta government this past month. This submission outlines our vision for strengthening Alberta’s economy by investing in the co-operative sector—a proven model for fostering innovation, creating jobs, and building resilient communities.

Your commitment to the values of co-operation—voluntary participation, mutual support & shared responsibility—has been evident throughout this past year & will be even more vital in ensuring the success of these initiatives & fostering a thriving co-operative sector in Alberta for the year ahead.

Participate in the 2024 Survey on what issues the co-operative sector are facing!

Welcoming Heather Williams, the new Board Chair of ACCA. With over 20 years of co-operative leadership experience and a Master of Management from Saint Mary’s University, Heather brings expertise and vision to Alberta’s co-operative movement.

Discover the highlights and outcomes of the 2024 Alberta Co-operative Conference, themed "Moving Forward: From Us to What's Next." From inspiring sessions on storytelling and innovation to impactful discussions, this event celebrated the co-operative movement’s achievements and explored its future. Learn more about the power of co-operatives in Alberta and how to get involved.

Join Dr. Clark Banack, Director of the Alberta Centre for Sustainable Rural Communities (ACSRC), for a captivating overview of the March 2024 Final Report, Innovative Uses of the Co-op Model and Rural Economic Development Opportunities in Alberta and Beyond, at the upcoming Alberta Co-operative Conference on November 5 and 6th.