Strength in Community through Collaboration

Joined August 2022
Happy Thanksgiving from ACCESS Shared Services. Grateful for Alberta’s co-ops and nonprofits that make our communities stronger every day.
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Social purpose orgs, you don’t have to do it all. ACCESS provides shared services like HR, IT, and finance so you can focus on your mission. ✔️ Save time ✔️ Cut costs ✔️ Stay mission-focused Learn more: sharedservices.coop/shared-s…
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Don’t miss it! The Alberta Co-operative Conference is where co-ops, credit unions, and community leaders come together to learn, connect, and lead. Register today to save your spot!
Alberta’s co-operative leaders are gathering Nov 3–5 in Edmonton! Why attend the Alberta Co-operative Conference? ✔️ Keynotes ✔️ Sector sessions ✔️ Storytelling ✔️ Real impact Register now: acca.coop/conferences
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Clean spaces. Stocked desks. Lower costs. Save 10–20% on office & cleaning supplies with ACCESS’s group buying partners: ✅ Staples ✅ Hamster 2M ✅ Imperial Dade sharedservices.coop/group-bu…
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New to ACCESS? We’re a member-led agency supporting Alberta’s co-ops and nonprofits with shared services in HR, IT, accounting & more—so you can focus on your mission. sharedservices.coop/
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BOARD SPOTLIGHT: Sandy Nelson | North Parkland Power Co‑op @power_rea Decades of rural electrification experience + a passion for community ownership = invaluable guidance for ACCESS. Thanks for leading the way, Sandy!
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Stop overpaying for shipping. ACCESS members save up to 74% with Purolator through our Group Buying Program. Fast. Flexible. Affordable. sharedservices.coop/group-bu…
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Co-ops & nonprofits: Want access to HR, IT, finance & more—at affordable rates? Join ACCESS to get shared services, group buying, & a mission-driven support network. sharedservices.coop/membersh…
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Is your tech protected? 1. Do you have proactive IT support? 2. Are your systems monitored & updated? 3. What’s your plan if your tech fails? If you’re unsure, we can help: sharedservices.coop/managed-…
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BOARD SPOTLIGHT: Patrice Gauthier has been with ACCESS since the beginning, representing @econocoop. His co-op finance & governance expertise continues to help guide our work with nonprofits & co-ops across Alberta. Thank you, Patrice!
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Calling all HR, IT, accounting & marketing pros! ACCESS is growing its Service Provider Network—connect with purpose-driven co-ops & nonprofits. sharedservices.coop/service-…
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Happy Canada Day from the ACCESS team! Today, we celebrate community, connection, and the spirit of collaboration that defines co-ops and nonprofits across this country.
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Need a new website—or a better one? ACCESS offers website design & hosting built for co-ops and nonprofits. Affordable. Secure. Easy to manage. sharedservices.coop/website
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BOARD SPOTLIGHT: Meet Graeme Dearden from @VolunteerAB (Volunteer Alberta)! As a board member, Graeme brings nonprofit insight and a passion for collaboration to the ACCESS team. Thanks for your leadership, Graeme!
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Flat tire? Dead battery? Locked out? RoadAider has your back. 24/7 roadside assistance—at group buying rates for co-ops & nonprofits. sharedservices.coop/road-aid…
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What’s a nonprofit? An organization that serves a mission, not profit. Revenue goes back into programs and the community, not shareholders. ACCESS supports nonprofits with shared HR, accounting, IT & more. sharedservices.coop
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Save more on food without cutting corners. ACCESS offers discounted food services through our Group Buying Program—ideal for co-ops & nonprofits. sharedservices.coop/group-bu…
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TEAM SPOTLIGHT: Meet Naushad Velani, our Finance Manager! Naushad keeps our financial services sharp, accurate & aligned with the co-op and nonprofit values we live by. Thank you, Naushad!
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HR headaches? We've got you. ACCESS offers HR services tailored for co-ops & nonprofits—policies, recruitment, culture-building & more. People-first, values-driven. sharedservices.coop/human-re…
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What’s a co-op? A co-operative is owned & run by the people who use it. That means decisions—and benefits—stay in the community. Learn more: sharedservices.coop/coop-101
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