Happy Thanksgiving from ACCESS Shared Services.
Grateful for Alberta’s co-ops and nonprofits that make our communities stronger every day.
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:
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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
Clean spaces. Stocked desks. Lower costs.
Save 10–20% on office & cleaning supplies with ACCESS’s group buying partners:
✅ Staples
✅ Hamster 2M
✅ Imperial Dade
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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.
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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!
Stop overpaying for shipping.
ACCESS members save up to 74% with Purolator through our Group Buying Program.
Fast. Flexible. Affordable.
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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.
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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:
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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!
Calling all HR, IT, accounting & marketing pros!
ACCESS is growing its Service Provider Network—connect with purpose-driven co-ops & nonprofits.
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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.
Need a new website—or a better one?
ACCESS offers website design & hosting built for co-ops and nonprofits. Affordable. Secure. Easy to manage.
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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!
Flat tire? Dead battery? Locked out?
RoadAider has your back.
24/7 roadside assistance—at group buying rates for co-ops & nonprofits.
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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.
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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.
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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!
HR headaches? We've got you.
ACCESS offers HR services tailored for co-ops & nonprofits—policies, recruitment, culture-building & more.
People-first, values-driven.
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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:
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