A. "First of all," answers Clifford Waldon, CEO and Chairman of the Board, "The letters stand for Intercontinental Community Builders Management, Inc. These words exactly describe the mission of this group. We are community builders with a vision to not only help build the communities in our nation, but to also help build communities worldwide. Secondly, we especially chose the acronym ICBM because we are striving to change the negative connotation that comes with those letters into a positive. It is a challenge that we relish.

Q. In your listing of training programs, I notice that each area lists many courses. If our community signs up for a program of study, are we locked into those specific courses?

A. Not at all. Those titles are to help us, along with your input, plan a customized program for your group. We take into account where you are now and what plan will work most effectively for your situation. All of the titles, however, are tested areas of study, and you will find that even if you feel certain areas are not applicable, many of those would be actually be beneficial.

Q. We have many needs and ideas for large projects in our community. How can ICBM Corporation help us to secure the necessary funds?

A. ICBM Corporation has the ability to create Bond issues to be put on the ballot in communities located in two major Ohio counties - Cuyahoga and Franklin (see map to the left). Contact us for additional information on the procedure.

A. Yes, ICBM Corporation not only awards grants, but also helps with the procurement of funds and follows up with free research, counseling and technical assistance. You will find an excellent example of an "Inquiry to a Foundation" at the website: http://literacy.kent.edu/Oasis/grants/samplefoundation.html.

Q. Can you give me addresses of some other helpful links?

A. Definitely:

• http://www.bizfilings.com/learning/nonprofitfaq.htm for answers to questions about forming a Non-Profit Organization.
• http://www.npguides.org/index.html for grant writing tools for non-profit organizations.
• http://fdncenter.org/learn/ufg/ufg_init1.html to reach the Foundation center's User-Friendly Guide to Funding Research & Resources.
• http://www.irs.gov/plain/bus_info/eo/eo-appl.html for what you need to know if your organization plans to apply for tax exemption.
• http://www.bizfilings.com/learning/glossary.htm for a great glossary of business terms.

Do You Have a Question? If So, Contact Us At:
ICBM Corporation
11811 Shaker Blvd., Suite 110
Cleveland, Ohio 44120
Email: info@ICBMCorp.org