ADVISORY Federal Communications Commission 445 12th Street, S.W. Washington, D. C. 20554 This is an unofficial announcement of Commission action. Release of the full text of a Commission order constitutes official action. See MCI v. FCC. 515 F 2d 385 (D.C. Circ 1974). News Media Information 202 / 418-0500 Internet: http://www.fcc.gov TTY: 1-888-835-5322 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: March 2, 2010 NEWS CONTACT: FCC: Jen Howard, 202-418-0506 SBA: Hayley K. Matz, 202-205-6948 FCC CHAIRMAN JULIUS GENACHOWSKI AND SBA ADMINISTRATOR KAREN MILLS TO DISCUSS BROADBAND OPPORTUNITIES FOR SMALL BUSINESS Washington, D.C. -- On Thursday, March 4, 2010, Federal Communications Commission Chairman Julius Genachowski and Small Business Administrator Karen Mills will highlight ways that the FCC’s National Broadband Plan will promote broadband opportunities for small businesses. WHEN: Thursday, March 4, 2010, 10:00 -- 11:00 a.m. WHERE: D.C. Department of Small and Local Business Development One Judiciary Square 441 4th Street, NW, Old Chamber’s Conference Room Washington, D.C. 20001 WHO: Chairman Julius Genachowski, FCC Administrator Karen Mills, SBA Todd C. Sharp, President, Engage, Inc. Warren Brown, CEO, CakeLove WEB: Streamed live at www.fcc.gov/live Recognizing the importance of broadband for ensuring America’s economic development and leadership, Congress and the President tasked the FCC with developing a National Broadband Plan to connect all Americans to affordable, world-class, high-speed Internet. The FCC’s National Broadband Plan, which the agency will deliver to Congress on March 17, 2010, will create jobs and spur economic growth; unleash new waves of innovation and investment; and improve education, health care, energy efficiency, public safety, and the vibrancy of our democracy. --FCC--