In 2002, a successful community development corporation in Boston, Massachusetts, was approached by two others on a possible merger. Each organization had distinctive geographic and ethnic roots, but it was clear the financial and management benefits that can be had from combining assets. In one case, the merger discussions were held with the benefit of lawyers and common connection fee. In another case, despite significant progress in the beginning, the negotiations on the merger becomes more controversial with opposition from community groups who rallied political leadership to step in. HKS Case Number 1921.1 "Hide
by Roy Ahn, Christine . Letts 4 pages. Publication Date: Mar 05, 2011. Prod. #: HKS323-PDF-ENG
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