Merger / Fusion

La Conexión de las Américas

At Resource Center of the Americas’ annual meeting January 29th, 2011, our merger with La Conexión was ratified by members. The merger becomes effective February 1st, 2011.

The legal entity remains Resource Center of the Americas, while we will continue forward with a new name of “La Conexión de las Américas” (legally called an “assumed name”).

New Organizational Purpose

The summarized purpose (which can be found in the Articles of Incorporation below) of our merged organization is to:

  • Create a two-way learning experience to develop reciprocal understanding, respect and adaptation between established residents and Latino immigrants;
  • Create educational programming on Latin America, the Caribbean, and the U.S. relationship with the region;
  • Empower the Latino community throughout the Twin Cities by providing and connecting participants with resources and educational, economic and community engagement opportunities;
  • Utilize our knowledge and experience as educators and service providers to transform underlying system problems that result in inequalities of power and resources

New Programs

Look for new programs under “Programs” including:

  • Referral Center
  • Financial Achievement Process
  • Kitchen Connection
  • Community Circles

We would like to acknowledge Eric Madson of Robins, Kaplan, Miller and Ciresi, LLP for pro bono support of our merger.

Merger Documents

Articles of Merger

Articlesof_Merger-draft2011.01.14 (pdf) - The “cover page” for the filing with the Secretary of State.

Agreement and Plan of Merger

AgreementandPlanof_Merger-draft2011.01.19 (pdf) - Sets forth basic terms of the merger.

Articles of Incorporation

AmendedandRestatedArticlesofIncorporation-draft2011.01.14 (pdf) - Defines the Purpose of the merged organization.

Documents Providing Context

Resource Center of the Americas
Statements of Support(pdf)
Merger Announcement(pdf)
First Merger Announcement(pdf)
2009 IRS 990 Form(pdf)
2009 Annual Report(pdf)
2008 IRS 990 Form(pdf)
2008 Annual Report(pdf)
2007 Audited Financial Statements(pdf)
2007 IRS 990 Form(pdf)
La Conexion
2009 Annual Report (pdf)
2008 Annual Report (pdf)

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