Immigrant workers have become a critical and rapidly growing component of the economies of virtually all the countries
in Western Europe. Providing much needed labor for business segments such as agriculture, manufacturing, and many service industries; these workers are
typically legal, surprisingly well paid, and long term residents of their respective adopted European countries.
From a variety of regions around the world, these workers become well established in their new surroundings. However, they also remain closely connected to
their friends, families, and home country cultures.
ICC provides a range of technology-infused communications and entertainment services, as well as ethnic-centric products to this rapidly growing and diverse
market segment.
GLOBAL VILLAGES
“Leveraging Global Technology and Soft-Good Assets Through Personalization and Entertainment”
“Leveraging Global Technology and Soft-Good Assets Through Personalization and Entertainment”
ICC Worldwide
Creating the Environment
The Opportunity
ICC Retail Outlets—Business Strategy
ICC Structure & Vision
ICC’s Anchor/Satellite Store Concept
Creating the Environment
The Opportunity
ICC Retail Outlets—Business Strategy
ICC Structure & Vision
ICC’s Anchor/Satellite Store Concept
ICC Worldwide
“Providing ethnic-centric products and services”
“Providing ethnic-centric products and services”
With principal operations in Italy, ICC Worldwide is a provider of specialized and highly focused products and services to the large and rapidly growing
immigrant worker communities of Europe. More than 30 million immigrant workers live in Europe today. With over 3.5 million individuals in Italy alone, this
explosive demographic represents a huge market for:
- Communications Products – in-store phone services, mobile phones, prepaid phone cards
- Internet Services – email, video conferencing, residential broadband connections
- Financial & Document Services – money transfer, government document assistance
- Entertainment – home-country music, movies, and IPTV-based TV programming
An extensive network of small ethnic-focused retail stores currently serves the needs of the immigrant worker population in Italy today. Independently owned
& operated, these stores serve only the needs of their local ethnic customers. In fact, in any given locale there will be separate stores (often within
steps of each other) serving only their surrounding home-country patrons. These immigrant workers are used to shopping at the 4,000+ independently-owned
communication and alimentary stores operating in Italy today.
Without disturbing the sensitive ethnic focus of these communities, ICC is bringing a comprehensive range of products, modern technology, efficient
delivery, and contemporary merchandising techniques to this well established market. ICC’s network of company-owned “anchor” retail stores
in conjunction with the extensive network of established independent “satellite” retail stores provides an ideal distribution network for
ICC’s products and services. Addressing this market, ICC’s regional warehouse distribution sites provide the foundation for a business that
incorporates technology communication center hubs, as well as, a comprehensive inventory of specialized soft-goods. ICC’s warehouse centers, including
storage containment and inventory control mechanisms, allow for cost-effective and time-sensitive wholesale distribution to this extensive customer base.
Employing efficient, well-stocked warehouses, modern merchandising techniques, and highly competitive pricing, ICC has rapidly established a leadership
position in this large and rapidly expanding market.
Focusing on this highly specialized market, ICC complements the interactive, technology—infused communication centers with ethnic-centric goods and
services including, but not limited to—food and beverages, entertainment products, phone cards, internet, phone and email portals, specialized money
transfer services as well as other legal documentation services—all packaged and designed to enhance the lives of the prideful recipients.
Creating the Environment
“ICC’s Global Village”
“ICC’s Global Village”
These specified, quality and beneficial products connect the immigrant worker to his homeland through interactive global communication while providing an
environment that reflects their nationality—with creature comforts and social networking connecting them to their heritage.
With instantaneous technology, the world has truly become a global metropolis, yet there can be a sense of isolation and detachment.
ICC’s goal is to create an environment—provide a place, a “global village,” for customers
to physically interact and technologically connect on many levels.
The Opportunity
“Untapped Ethnic Retail Market”
“Untapped Ethnic Retail Market”
A remarkable, untapped opportunity exits to deliver specialized communication, entertainment and ethnic-related products and services to the extensive
population of immigrant workers currently residing in Italy.
A well established Italian network of more than 4,000 local phone stores serve the communication needs of the immigrant worker community. Few immigrants
have phones in their residences. Some own prepaid mobile phones, but these are expensive and not suitable for international calls. Ethnic groups live and
work in close knit communities where necessities are shared. They send 20 to 30% of their income home to their families. However, a surprising amount of
disposable income is still available to spend on communication with families, entertainment, clothing and other discretionary incidentals.
Communication services and products used daily by this market sector include neighborhood phone centers, prepaid phone cards, prepaid mobile phones as well
as internet cafè type activities including: email, IM, Skype, and simple web cam based video conferencing.
ICC Retail Outlets—Business Strategy
“Poised to Compete”
“Poised to Compete”
The basic ICC business model is well established and has been evolving for several years.
These consortium stores are customers of the wholesale warehousing and distribution business operated by ICC Italy. Currently, an initial compliment of ICC
anchor stores are operating in conjunction with an extensive network of affiliated “satellite” stores.
ICC Structure & Vision
“ICC’s Strategic Path”
“ICC’s Strategic Path”
ICC operates a strategic set of company-owned retail sites in Italy. These stores directly service the communications, entertainment, and specialized ethnic
product needs of their customers in the surrounding immigrant communities. However, the majority of ICC’s revenue is generated by the firm’s
wholesale distribution business. The distribution company sells a wide range of specialized products and services to a large, well established network of
independently owned ethnic-focused retail stores across Italy. Utilizing a tiered structure, the firm’s operations are distributed across several
layers.
U.S. Parent Company—ICC Worldwide
Headquartered in Corona Del Mar, California, ICC Worldwide is a publicly traded parent company for two wholly-owned European subsidiaries:
Headquartered in Corona Del Mar, California, ICC Worldwide is a publicly traded parent company for two wholly-owned European subsidiaries:
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Italian Management Company—ICC Italy
ICC’s direct retail operations are headquartered in Mantova, a historic city in the Northern Italian region of Lombardy. ICC Italy’s mission is to develop and operate a network of ethnic-oriented “anchor” stores. The anchor stores are staffed by operators who sell the firm’s products and services directly on a retail basis. -
San Marino Distribution Company—ICC San Marino
ICC’s wholesale operations are headquartered in the Republic of San Marino. Europe’s third smallest state, San Marino is a 61 sq km enclave (1/10 the size of Manhattan) which is located in central Italy. The distribution company sells ICC’s array of products and services to a vast (more than 4,000 sites), well established network of independently owned ethnic stores throughout Italy. The group also provisions ICC’s anchor stores.
ICC’s Anchor/Satellite Store Concept
ICC’s anchor stores are operated by respected and experienced ethnic businessmen within their respective communities. Each anchor store operator also
assists in the identification and establishment of a regional network of “satellite” stores in the surrounding communities.
With modern, more cost-effective communication (VOIP) and internet capabilities, the anchor stores are larger than traditional ethnic phone stores. They
offer more products with lines of fully stocked items and employ contemporary in-store merchandising tools. The anchor stores are a showcase for ICC
products and services and serve as a model for the network of satellite stores that are affiliated with each. In cases where products are not stocked by
satellite stores, anchor stores serve as showrooms for satellite operators.
ICC supports each anchor store and satellite operator with products, training, merchandizing, technical and marketing assistance. Frequently ICC also
assists the operators with specially developed bank financing for equipment and expanded inventory. In many cases, the satellite stores are exclusive and
therefore do not sell competing products.
Legal Immigrant Workers
“Prideful, Steadfast Recipients”
“Prideful, Steadfast Recipients”
Living and working in ethnically clustered areas of Italy (both rural and metropolitan cities), the Italian immigrant workers are a hardworking, steadfast
group of fully documented, legal immigrants.
They take pride in their work and their heritage—many providing much-needed, highly sought after craftsmanship and technical skills. Considered to be
“permanent residents”—this market niche pays taxes and are a respected, as well as, an integral part of the Italy’s working class
structure. This rapidly growing labor force has become a critical component to the health of Italy’s economy.
Italy’s Immigrant Workers are principally from the following countries:
- India
- Nigeria
- Albania
- Romania
- Pakistan
- Senegal
- Moldava
- Bolivia
- Morocco
- Philippines
- Ukraine
- Ecuador
This immigrant worker population is 70% male, nearly all of which are active in the workforce. Of the females (30%), roughly one half are employed as well.
ICC Retail Outlets provide them a convenient, highly comfortable social environment where they can go to meet friends, call home, access the internet, and
be entertained.
“Leveraging Global Technology and Soft-Good Assets Through Personalization and Entertainment”
With a commitment to the Italian immigrant worker community, ICC provides a specialized range of ethnic-focused communications oriented products and services.
As an international communications company, ICC sees a viable and exciting opportunity to drive significant revenue and profit growth from the company's diversified market-driven communications platform directed at servicing the unique communications, entertainment and financial needs of the immigrant worker communities throughout Europe.
ICC's Initial roll-out has begun in Northern Italy with 4 retail locations (Ravenna-1, Ravenna-2, Rimini, and Trescore. ICC's Italian headquarters have been established in the city of Mantova:
Products
- Mobile Phones & Accessories including SIM cards
- Pre-Paid International Calling Cards
- Pre-Paid mobile phone recharge cards and mobile recharge direct service
- Internet devices - ATA adapters, memory pens, headsets, video cameras
- Music-CD's for ethic market
- Films - DVD's for ethnic market
Services
- National and International Calling from fixed line phones in ICC Centers
- Flat Rate International Calling Plans with unlimited minutes (VOIP)
- National and International mobile calling plans from; WIND, TIM, and Vodafone
- Money Transfer - Western Union and Money Gram
- Internet Café- Internet points for customer internet use including email, web browsing, Instant Messaging and web cam communications
- ADSL Lines for the home or business with Internet services
- Fax Service
- Photo Copy Service
- Printing Service-printing from Internet point
- DHL or Fed Express-pick-up service
Partners
“Providing Synergistic Solutions”
“Providing Synergistic Solutions”
Strategic Partner Relationships
ICC has developed s key partner relationships with some of the largest telecom service providers in the world. The steps we have taken to maximize and leverage ICC's resources and expertise properly positions ICC's reputation and credibility among our partners while demonstrating ICC's commitment to our customers and shareholders.
ICC's focus is on a very specific vertical market- supplying much needed telecommunications products and services to the European immigrant worker community. This is a large and surprisingly underserved segment with many millions of end user customers that have money to spend, and well established channels of distribution. The opportunity to initially develop this market segment in identified areas of Italy; and then to expand our niche throughout Western Europe, provides ICC with a clearly-defined market-driven partner strategy.
ICC has made significant strides developing and cementing reseller relationships with the major telecommunications carriers in Italy: Telecom Italia, WIND and Vodafone. These organizations understand the significance of the immigrant worker market, and appreciate the expertise and value-add which ICC brings to the table for all parties.
Through our vision and strategic investment, ICC has quickly established itself as the 'expert' in serving the needs of the foreign worker community. Our partner relationships are the cornerstone of our future. They will allow ICC to grow rapidly as the communications industry moves quickly forward.
Press
05/22/2008 :: ICC WORLDWIDE ANNOUNCES MAJOR EXPANSION OF ITS COMMUNICATIONS OFFERINGS THRU COMPREHENSIVE RELATIONSHIP WITH MAPATEL SA
ICC Worldwide, Inc. has established a comprehensive relationship with MAPATEL SA, a leading supplier of advanced, technology-driven services and software for communications applications.
04/15/2008 :: :: April 15th President
Eight months ago our company (previously known as Torbay Holdings) began an ambitious process to completely reinvent itself.
02/19/2008 :: :: ICC WORLDWIDE ANNOUNCES FISCAL Q1-2008 FINANCIAL RESULTS
ICC Worldwide, Inc. (Pink Sheets: ICCW) today announced financial results for the company's first quarter of fiscal 2008 (period ended December 31, 2007).
02/12/2008 :: :: ICC WORLDWIDE ANNOUNCES FINANCIAL RESULTS FOR FISCAL YEAR ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2007
ICC Worldwide, Inc. (Pink Sheets: ICCW) today announced financial results for the fiscal year ended September 30, 2007.
01/04/2008 :: :: ICC WORLDWIDE, INC. ANNOUNCES NEW TRADING SYMBOL ICCW
ICC Worldwide, Inc. (Pink Sheets: ICCW) today announced financial results for the fiscal year ended September 30, 2007.
11/27/2007 :: :: UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549
ICC Worldwide submitted Draft 8-K for Delisting Notice.
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Results Driven Business Model
“There’s a well thought-out, calculated plan in place which includes strong, measurable service and product margins. Our long-term vision is to
grow ICC throughout Europe.”
Rich Lauer
President & CEO
ICC Worldwide
President & CEO
ICC Worldwide
Investor and Stock Information
Currently serving the needs of 3.5 million-plus permanent immigrant workers in Italy, ICC Worldwide develops, implements, manages, and distributes advanced
technology products and services to its target ethnic customer communities. The firm also offers a comprehensive range of soft goods to this clientele.
ICC’s ethnic-focused distribution network includes 4,000+ independent retail sites which are well established and already serving the immigrant worker
community in Italy. ICC has also created a small network of ICC-owned retail sites known as “anchor stores.”
Stock Symbol: ICCW.PK
Executive Team
Rich Lauer, ICC WORLDWIDE PRESIDENT & CEO
ICC’s President has 30 years of executive level experience, principally in the technology field. His experience and thought-leadership provides ICC Worldwide with a strong strategic and entrepreneurial leader. Rich's background includes a variety of President and CEO level positions with high growth organizations in public, private and venture-funded sectors. These assignments include companies such as dBASE, PICK Systems, Raining Data, and Sequoia Systems. Mr. Lauer holds a BA in Marketing from California State University at Fullerton as well as an MBA from Pepperdine University in Malibu, California.
ICC’s President has 30 years of executive level experience, principally in the technology field. His experience and thought-leadership provides ICC Worldwide with a strong strategic and entrepreneurial leader. Rich's background includes a variety of President and CEO level positions with high growth organizations in public, private and venture-funded sectors. These assignments include companies such as dBASE, PICK Systems, Raining Data, and Sequoia Systems. Mr. Lauer holds a BA in Marketing from California State University at Fullerton as well as an MBA from Pepperdine University in Malibu, California.
Dr. Alberto Bettoni, President of ICC Italy
A highly regarded and well established Commercialista (the Italian-equivalent of a U.S. CPA), Dr Bettoni resides in the Lombardia region of Northern Italy. His professional experience includes working with corporate client accounts from capital retainment to public tax considerations. He is a published technical author, and has served as a keynote speaker at many professional events. Since 1992, Dr Bettoni has lead a team of auditors in his professional practice, specializing in corporate crisis management, In this regard, he has established experience and success in large corporate transactions. Dr. Bettoni has been associated with ICC Italy from the firm's initial founding and brings tremendous credibility to our organization with customers, suppliers, financial organizations, and government agencies. His industry contacts, management skills, business expertise, and overall knowledge of the market have proven invaluable to the continuing development of ICC's business in Italy. Under Dr. Bettoni's leadership, we believe that the company is poised for long-term success in a rapidly changing, technically-driven niche business.
A highly regarded and well established Commercialista (the Italian-equivalent of a U.S. CPA), Dr Bettoni resides in the Lombardia region of Northern Italy. His professional experience includes working with corporate client accounts from capital retainment to public tax considerations. He is a published technical author, and has served as a keynote speaker at many professional events. Since 1992, Dr Bettoni has lead a team of auditors in his professional practice, specializing in corporate crisis management, In this regard, he has established experience and success in large corporate transactions. Dr. Bettoni has been associated with ICC Italy from the firm's initial founding and brings tremendous credibility to our organization with customers, suppliers, financial organizations, and government agencies. His industry contacts, management skills, business expertise, and overall knowledge of the market have proven invaluable to the continuing development of ICC's business in Italy. Under Dr. Bettoni's leadership, we believe that the company is poised for long-term success in a rapidly changing, technically-driven niche business.
ICC Board of Directors
George Stevens, Chairman
For thirty-five years, George Stevens has been involved in mergers & acquisitions, start-up companies and the restoration of troubled businesses. In 1986, he formed Stevens Information Systems, a firm which specialized in information technology. Stevens Information Systems was sold to its employees in 2003 and Mr. Stevens remained as Chairman until early 2005. In January 2006, Mr. Stevens started the Stevens Resource Group which specializes in investment assessments, due diligence and business consulting for the investment banking and private placement fields. Mr. Stevens was educated at Seattle University, majoring in Commerce and Finance.
For thirty-five years, George Stevens has been involved in mergers & acquisitions, start-up companies and the restoration of troubled businesses. In 1986, he formed Stevens Information Systems, a firm which specialized in information technology. Stevens Information Systems was sold to its employees in 2003 and Mr. Stevens remained as Chairman until early 2005. In January 2006, Mr. Stevens started the Stevens Resource Group which specializes in investment assessments, due diligence and business consulting for the investment banking and private placement fields. Mr. Stevens was educated at Seattle University, majoring in Commerce and Finance.
Harvey Altholtz, Director
Dr. Harvey Altholtz, DMD, is a principal in Wealth Strategy Partners, LLP. Since 2000 Dr. Altholtz has been actively involved in tax, insurance, and investment planning for high net worth individuals as part of Wealth Strategy Partners, LLP which is the general partner of The Black Diamond Fund, LLLP. Dr. Altholtz resides in Florida and obtained his undergraduate and graduate education at the University of Pittsburgh.
Dr. Harvey Altholtz, DMD, is a principal in Wealth Strategy Partners, LLP. Since 2000 Dr. Altholtz has been actively involved in tax, insurance, and investment planning for high net worth individuals as part of Wealth Strategy Partners, LLP which is the general partner of The Black Diamond Fund, LLLP. Dr. Altholtz resides in Florida and obtained his undergraduate and graduate education at the University of Pittsburgh.
Carmine Castellano, Director
Mr. Castellano was an investor in Commvision S.r.l. and Gold West Ltd., two Italian companies whose focus was the sale of telecommunications and related services to business establishments which catered to immigrant workers in Italy. Based on their experience with Commvision and Gold West, Mr. Castellano and Alfred Settino founded ICC-Italy. ICC Worldwide subsequently acquired ICC-Italy. Mr. Castellano lives in New York State and is a graduate of Fordham University.
Mr. Castellano was an investor in Commvision S.r.l. and Gold West Ltd., two Italian companies whose focus was the sale of telecommunications and related services to business establishments which catered to immigrant workers in Italy. Based on their experience with Commvision and Gold West, Mr. Castellano and Alfred Settino founded ICC-Italy. ICC Worldwide subsequently acquired ICC-Italy. Mr. Castellano lives in New York State and is a graduate of Fordham University.
ICC Italy
Located in the city of Màntova in the Lombardy region of Italy, ICC Italy is well positioned to service immigrant worker communities throughout Europe.
At ICC, we recognize that our success is based not only on the quality products and services that we deliver. The support and confidence that our stakeholders provide is of utmost importance to us as well.
For more information, please contact us at: (949) 200-7569
Or email at: support@iccww.com
Or email at: support@iccww.com
U.S. HEADQUARTERS:
ICC Worldwide, Inc.
3334 E. Coast Hwy.
Suite #424
Corona Del Mar, CA 92625-2328
3334 E. Coast Hwy.
Suite #424
Corona Del Mar, CA 92625-2328
Phone:
FAX:
FAX:
(949) 200-7569
(949) 612-0201
(949) 612-0201
EUROPEAN HEADQUARTERS:
ICC Italy, S.r.l.
V. Caduti D. Lavoro, 1
46010 San Silvestro Mantova (MN)
Italy
V. Caduti D. Lavoro, 1
46010 San Silvestro Mantova (MN)
Italy
Phone:
Fax:
Fax:
+33 0376 167 1001
+33 0376 167 1002
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