Business Opportunities Forum for Information Technology, Telecommunication, and Media Firms   On October 7, 2009, the Department of Small and Local Business Development hosted “Knowing is Half the Battle: Cultivating Business Opportunities for DC Information Technology, Telecommunication, and Media Firms.” Presenters from the Federal Communication Commission, Minority Media & Telecommunication Council, DC Procurement Technical Assistance Center, and RLJ Equity Partners discussed contracting, purchasing, and other business opportunities in front of a packed house.