AGREEMENT AND PLAN OF MERGER

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Title: AGREEMENT AND PLAN OF MERGER
Governing Law: North Carolina Date: 9/7/2004

AGREEMENT AND PLAN OF MERGER

Agreement entered into as of February 19, 2004, by and between Technology

Connections, Inc., a North Carolina corporation ("Technology"), HouseRaising,

Inc., a Delaware corporation ("HouseRaising"), and the persons whose names are

set forth on the signature page hereof, who are the owners of record of all of

the issued and outstanding stock of HouseRaising (the "HouseRaising

Stockholders"). Technology, HouseRaising and the HouseRaising Stockholders are

referred to collectively herein as the "Parties".

This Agreement contemplates a tax-free merger of HouseRaising with and into

Technology in a reorganization pursuant to Code 368(a)(1)(A). However, none of

the Parties is seeking tax counsel or legal or accounting opinions on whether

the merger qualifies for tax free treatment and tax free treatment of the merger

is not a condition precedent to the obligations of the Parties to this

Agreement. HouseRaising Stockholders will receive capital stock in Technology in

exchange for their capital stock in HouseRaising.

Now, therefore, in consideration of the premises and the mutual promises herein

made, and in consideration of the representations, warranties, and covenants

herein contained, the Parties agree as follows.

ARTICLE I

THE MERGER TRANSACTION

1.01 The Merger.

On and subject to the terms and conditions of this Agreement, HouseRaising will

merge with and into Technology (the "Merger") at the Closing as defined in

Section 1.02 herein. Technology shall be the corporation surviving the Merger

(the "Surviving Corporation") and HouseRaising will cease to exist.

1.02 The Closing.

The Closing of the transactions contemplated by this Agreement (the "Closing")

shall take place at the offices of Technology in Charlotte, North Carolina,

commencing at 9:00 a.m. local time on the second business day following the

satisfaction or waiver of all conditions to the obligations of the Parties to

consummate the transactions contemplated hereby (other than conditions with

respect to actions the respective Parties will take at the Closing itself) or

such other date as the Parties may mutually determine (the "Closing Date").

1.03 Actions by Technology Prior to Closing:

Prior to closing, Technology will timely file the following documents with the

Securities and Exchange Commission ("the Commission"):

(i) Form 8K;

(ii) Schedule 14C, disclosing the merger and amendment to the Articles of

Incorporation; and

(iii)All other filings and periodic filing Technology is required to file,

including but not limited to its Form 10-KSB for the fiscal year ended

December 31, 2003, and its Form 10-QSB for the quarter ended March 31,

2004, if such reports are required to be filed prior to the Closing Date.

1.04 Actions at the Closing.

At the Closing, (i) HouseRaising will deliver to Technology the various

certificates, instruments, and documents referred to herein, (ii) Technology

will deliver to HouseRaising the various certificates, instruments, and

documents referred to herein, and (iii) Technology and HouseRaising will file

with the Secretary of State of the State of North Carolina Certificates of

Merger.

1.05 Effect of the Merger.

(i) General. The Merger shall become effective at the time (the "Effective

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Time") that Technology and HouseRaising file the Certificates of Merger

with the Secretary of State of the State of North Carolina. The Merger

shall have the effect set forth in the North Carolina Business Corporation

Act. Technology may, at any time after the Effective Time, take any action

(including executing and delivering any document) in the name and on behalf

of either Technology or HouseRaising in order to carry out and effectuate

the transactions contemplated by this Agreement.

(ii) Certificate of Incorporation. The Certificate of Incorporation of

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Technology in effect at and as of the Effective Time will remain the

Certificate of Incorporation of the Surviving Corporation without any

modification or amendment resulting solely as a result of the Merger or

this Agreement, except for an amendment to the Certificate of Incorporation

of Technology to change the corporate name of Technology to "HouseRaising,

Inc." Technology hereby agrees to take all steps which may be necessary to

change its name as aforesaid and to change its ticker symbol, such steps to

be taken as promptly as practicable after the execution of this Agreement.

(iii)Bylaws. The Bylaws of Technology in effect at and as of the Effective Time

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will remain the Bylaws of the Surviving Corporation without any

modification or amendment solely as a result of the Merger.

(iv) Conversion of HouseRaising Shares. At and as of the Effective Time, each

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share of HouseRaising Class "A" common stock and each share of HouseRaising

Class "B" common stock (each being referred to herein as a "HouseRaising

common share")(other than any Dissenting Share) shall be converted into 1.0

shares of common stock of Technology and .036645 shares of Class A Voting

Convertible Preferred Stock ("Class A Convertible Preferred") of Technology

(the ratios of 1.0 common shares and .036645 Class A Convertible Preferred

of Technology to one HouseRaising common share are referred to herein as

the "Conversion Ratios"). The Conversion Ratios shall be subject to

equitable adjustment in the event of any stock split, stock dividend,

reverse stock split, or other change in the number of HouseRaising common

shares outstanding. No HouseRaising common share shall be deemed to be

outstanding or to have any rights other than those set forth above after

the Effective Time.

(v) Issuance of Technology Common and Preferred. In the aggregate, 27,288,732

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shares of Technology common stock which shall represent a minimum of 51% of

the outstanding shares of common stock of Technology and 1,000,000 shares

of Technology Class A Convertible Preferred will be issued to the

HouseRaising Stockholders at and as of the Effective Time. The relative

rights, preferences and terms and conditions of the shares of the

Technology preferred voting stock are set forth in Exhibit A hereto.

1.06 Closing Procedure.

(i) At closing, Technology will deliver to the HouseRaising Stockholders stock

certificates representing the number of shares of Technology common stock

and Class A Convertible Preferred to which each of them is entitled issued

in each HouseRaising Shareholders respective name. Each HouseRaising

Shareholder shall deliver certificates endorsed in blank or accompanied by

stock powers executed in blank, representing the HouseRaising shares of

common stock to be surrendered, with all signatures medallion guaranteed

and with all necessary transfer taxes and other revenue stamps affixed and

acquired at the HouseRaising Stockholders' expense.

(ii) At the Closing and from time to time thereafter, the Parties hereto shall

execute such additional instruments and take such other action as the other

party may reasonably request in order to facilitate the transactions

contemplated herein.

ARTICLE II

REPRESENTATIONS, COVENANTS AND WARRANTIES OF TECHNOLOGY

As an inducement to, and to obtain the reliance of HouseRaising, Technology

represents, promises and warrants as follows:

2.01 Organization.

Technology is, and will be at Closing, a corporation duly organized, validly

existing, and in good standing under the laws of the State of North Carolina and

has the corporate power and is and will be duly authorized, qualified,

franchised, and licensed under all applicable laws, regulations, ordinances, and

orders of public authorities to own all of its properties and assets and to

carry on its business in all material respects as it is now being conducted, and

there are no other jurisdictions in which it is not so qualified in which the

character and location of the assets owned by it or the nature of the material

business transacted by it requires qualification, except where failure to do so

would not have a material adverse effect on its business, operations,

properties, assets or condition. The execution and delivery of this Agreement

does not, and the consummation of the transactions contemplated by this

Agreement in accordance with the terms hereof will not, violate any provision of

Technology's Articles of Incorporation or Bylaws, or other agreement to which it

is a party or by which it is bound.

2.02 Approval of Agreement.

Technology has full power, authority, and legal right and has taken, or will

take, all action required by law, its Articles of Incorporation, Bylaws, and

otherwise to execute and deliver this Agreement and to consummate the

transactions herein contemplated. The board of directors of Technology has

authorized and approved the execution, delivery, and performance of this

Agreement and the transactions contemplated hereby are subject to the approval

of the Technology shareholders and compliance with state and federal law.

Technology shareholders will not have dissenters rights with respect to any of

the transactions contemplated herein.

2.03 Capitalization.

The authorized capitalization of Technology consists of 100,000,000 shares of

common stock, $0.001 par value, of which 1,347,893 shares are issued and

outstanding prior to issuance of shares as set forth in Article I of this

Agreement. There are 5,000,000 shares of preferred stock authorized, having

such terms, conditions, relative rights and preferences as may be determined by

the Board of directors from time to time when issued, and no shares of preferred

stock are issued and outstanding prior to the issuance of shares as set forth in

Article I of this Agreement. There are, and at the Closing, there will be no

outstanding subscriptions, options, warrants, convertible securities, calls,

rights, commitments or agreements calling for or requiring issuance or transfer,

sale or other disposition of any shares of capital stock of the Company or

calling for or requiring the issuance of any securities or rights convertible

into or exchangeable (including on a contingent basis) for shares of capital

stock. All of the outstanding shares of Technology are duly authorized, validly

issued, fully paid and non-assessable and not issued in violation of the

preemptive or other right of any person. There are no dividends due, to be paid

or in arrears with respect to any of the capital stock of Company.

2.04 Financial Statements.

(i) Included in Schedule 2.04 are the audited balance sheet of Technology as of

December 31, 2002, and the related statements of operations, stockholders'

equity (deficit), and cash flows for the fiscal year ended December 31,

2002, including the notes thereto, and related statements of operations for

the quarters then ended (collectively the "Financial Statements") and the

accompanying auditor's report and representations by the Chief Financial

Officer of Technology to the effect that such financial statements contain

all adjustments (all of which are normal recurring adjustments) necessary

to present fairly the results of operations and financial position for the

periods and as of the dates indicated.

(ii) The financial statements of Technology delivered pursuant to Section

2.04(i) have been prepared in accordance with generally accepted accounting

principles consistently applied throughout the periods involved as

explained in the notes to such financial statements. The Technology

financial statements present fairly, in all material respects, as of the

closing date, the financial position of Technology. Technology will not

have, as of the Closing Date, any liabilities, obligations or claims

against it (absolute or contingent) in excess of $200,000, and all assets

reflected therein present fairly the assets of Technology in accordance

with generally accepted accounting principles.

(iii)Technology has filed or will file as the Closing Date its tax returns

required to be filed for its two most recent fiscal years and will pay all

taxes due thereon. All such returns and reports are accurate and correct in

all material respects. Technology has no liabilities with respect to the

payment of any federal, state, county, local, or other taxes (including any

deficiencies, interest, or penalties) accrued for or applicable to the

period ended on the closing date and all such dates and years and periods

prior thereto and for which Technology may at said date have been liable in

its own right or as transferee of the assets of, or as successor to, any

other corporation or entity, except for taxes accrued but not yet due and

payable, and to the best knowledge of Technology, no deficiency assessment

or proposed adjustment of any such tax return is pending, proposed or

contemplated. None of such income tax returns has been examined or is

currently being examined by the Internal Revenue Service and no deficiency

assessment or proposed adjustment of any such return is pending, proposed

or contemplated. Technology has not made any election pursuant to the

provisions of any applicable tax laws (other than elections that relate

solely to methods of accounting, depreciation, or amortization) that would

have a material adverse affect on Technology, its financial condition, its

business as presently conducted or proposed to be conducted, or any of its

respective properties or material assets. There are no outstanding

agreements or waivers extending the statutory period of limitation

applicable to any tax return of Technology.

2.05 Information.

The information concerning Technology set forth in this Agreement is complete

and accurate in all respects and does not contain any untrue statement of a fact

or omit to state a fact required to make the statements made, in light of the

circumstances under which they were made, not misleading. Technology shall

cause the schedules delivered by it pursuant hereto and the instruments

delivered to HouseRaising hereunder to be updated after the date hereof up to

and including the Closing Date.

2.06 Absence of Certain Changes or Events.

Except as set forth in this Agreement or the schedules hereto, since the date of

the most recent Technology balance sheet described in Section 2.04 and included

in the information referred to in Section 2.06:

(a) There has not been: (i) any adverse change in the business, operations,

properties, level of inventory, assets, or condition of Technology; or (ii)

any damage, destruction, or loss to Technology (whether or not covered by

insurance) adversely affecting the business, operations, properties,

assets, or conditions of Technology;

(b) Technology has not: (i) amended its Articles of Incorporation or Bylaws;

(ii) declared or made, or agreed to declare or make, any payment of

dividends or distributions of any assets of any kind whatsoever to

stockholders or purchased or redeemed, or agreed to purchase or redeem, any

of its capital stock; (iii) waived any rights of value which in the

aggregate are extraordinary or material considering the business of

Technology; (iv) made any material change in its method of management,

operation, or accounting; (v) entered into any other material transactions;

(vi) made any accrual or arrangement for or payment of bonuses or special

compensation of any kind or any severance or termination pay to any present

or former officer or employee; (vii) increased the rate of compensation

payable or to become payable by it to any of its officers or directors or

any of its employees whose monthly compensation exceeds $1,000; or (viii)

made any increase in any profit-sharing, bonus, deferred compensation,

insurance, pension, retirement, or other employee benefit plan, payment, or

arrangement made to, for, or with its officers, directors, or employees;

or other rights for its stocks, bonds, or other corporate securities

calling for the issuance thereof; (ii) borrowed or agreed to borrow any

funds or incurred, or become subject to, any material obligation or

liability (absolute or contingent) except liabilities incurred in the

ordinary course of business; (iii) paid any material obligation or

liability (absolute or contingent) other than current liabilities reflected

in or shown on the most recent Technology balance sheet and current

liabilities incurred since that date in the ordinary course of business;

(iv) sold or transferred, or agreed to sell or transfer, any of its

material assets, properties, or rights (except assets, properties, or

rights not used or useful in its business which, in the aggregate have a

value of less than $5,000 or canceled, or agreed to cancel, any debts or

claims (except debts and claims which in the aggregate are of a value of

less than $5,000); (v) made or permitted any amendment or termination of

any contract, agreement, or license to which it is a party if such

amendment or termination is material, considering the business of

Technology ; or (vi) issued, delivered, or agreed to issue or deliver any

stock, bonds, or other corporate securities including debentures (whether

authorized and unissued or held as treasury stock); and

(d) Technology has not become subject to any law, order, investigation,

inquiry, grievance or regulation which materially and adversely affects, or

in the future would be reasonably expected to adversely affect, the

business, operations, properties, assets, or condition of Technology.

2.07 Litigation and Proceedings.

There are no material actions, suits, claims, or administrative or other

proceedings pending, asserted or unasserted, threatened by or against Technology

or adversely affecting Technology or its properties, at law or in equity, before

any court or other governmental agency or instrumentality, domestic or foreign,

or before any arbitrator of any kind. Technology is not in default of any

judgment, order, writ, injunction, decree, award, rule, or regulation of any

court, arbitrator, or governmental agency or instrumentality.

2.08 Compliance With Laws.

Technology and its officers and directors have complied with all federal, state,

county and local laws, ordinances, regulations, inspections, orders, judgments,

injunctions, awards or decrees applicable to it or its business, including

federal and state securities laws. Technology and its officers, directors and

beneficial owners are not under investigation by any federal, state, county or

local authorities, including the Commission. Technology and its officers,

directors and beneficial owners have not received notification from any federal,

state, county, or local authorities, including the Commission, that it or any

of its officers or directors will be the subject of a legal action or that the

Commission's Division of Enforcement will be recommending to the Commission that

a Federal District Court or Commission administrative action or any other action

be filed or taken against Technology and its officers, directors and beneficial

owners.

2.09 Securities and Exchange Commission Compliance of Technology.

Technology has a class of securities registered pursuant to Section 12 of the

Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended ("Exchange Act") and has complied in

all respects with Rule 14(a) and 14(c) of the Exchange Act, and with Sections 13

and 15(d) of the Exchange Act, and Technology, its management and beneficial

owners have complied in all respects with Sections 13(d) and 16(a) of the

Exchange Act.

2.10 Material Contract Defaults.

Technology is not in default under the terms of any outstanding contract,

agreement, lease, or other commitment, and there is no event of default or other

event which, with notice or lapse of time or both, would constitute a default in

any respect under any such contract, agreement, lease, or other commitment.

2.11 No Conflict With Other Instruments.

The execution of this Agreement and the consummation of the transactions

contemplated by this Agreement will not result in the breach of any term or

provision of, or constitute an event of default under, any material indenture,

mortgage, deed of trust, or other material contract, agreement, or instrument to

which Technology is a party or to which any of its properties or operations are

subject.

2.12 Subsidiary.

Technology does not and has never owned, beneficially or of record, any equity

securities in any other entity. Technology does not have a predecessor as that

term is defined under generally accepted accounting principles or Regulation S-X

promulgated by the Securities and Exchange Commission.

2.13 Technology Schedules and Documents.

Technology will deliver to HouseRaising the following schedules and

documents within ten days prior to the date of closing, which are collectively

referred to as the "Technology Schedules" and which consist of the following

separate schedules dated as of the date of execution of this Agreement, all

certified by a duly authorized officer of Technology as complete, true, and

accurate:

(a) A schedule including copies of the Articles of Incorporation and Bylaws of

Technology in effect as of the date of this Agreement;

(b) A schedule containing copies of resolutions adopted by the board of

directors of Technology approving this Agreement and the transactions

herein contemplated;

the business, operations, property, inventory, assets, or condition of

Technology since the most recent Technology balance sheet, required to be

provided pursuant to Section 2.04 hereof;

(d) A schedule setting forth the financial statements required pursuant to

Section 2.04(a) hereof;

(e) A schedule setting forth any other information, together with any required

copies of documents, required to be disclosed in the Technology Schedules

by Sections 2.01 through 2.12; and

(f) Legal opinions in a form acceptable to HouseRaising that Technology has

complied with applicable securities laws pertaining to this Agreement.

Technology shall cause the Technology Schedules and the instruments delivered to

HouseRaising hereunder to be updated after the date hereof up to and including a

specified date not more than three business days prior to the Closing Date.

Such updated Technology Schedules, certified in the same manner as the original

Technology Schedules, shall be delivered prior to and as a condition precedent

to the obligation of HouseRaising to close.

2.14 Quotation on the OTC Bulletin Board.

Technology's Common Stock is quoted on the OTC Bulletin Board under the symbol

"TLGY" and Technology will retain such quotation on the OTC Bulletin Board until

the Closing of the transactions contemplated herein.

2.15 Delivery of Shareholder List.

Upon execution of this agreement, Technology shall deliver a certified

shareholder list from its transfer agent setting forth the name of each

Technology shareholder, the number of shares held by each, dated as of a date

within five days of closing and whether such shares held are restricted

securities. In connection therewith, Technology represents that none of its

shareholders are nominees for any other person.

ARTICLE III

REPRESENTATIONS, COVENANTS, WARRANTIES OF HOUSERAISING, ETC.

As an inducement to, and to obtain the reliance of Technology, HouseRaising and

the HouseRaising Stockholders, jointly and severally, represent and warrant as

follows:

3.01 Organization.

HouseRaising is, and will be on the Closing Date, a corporation duly

organized, validly existing, and in good standing under the laws of Delaware and