FCC Putting on Start-Up Tech Fair Oct. 16 in Harlem

The FCC Office of Communications Business Opportunities (OCBO) is putting on a technology fair from 9 a.m. to 4 pm. Oct. 16 at MIST Harlem, 46 W. 116th St., New York. The fair will be alongside Silicon Harlem's annual Tech Conference and will be free and open to the public. OCBO Director Thomas Reed will participate in a Silicon Harlem panel on issues technology start-ups face, and specific issues faced by minority- and women-owned tech start-ups. The tech fair will showcase start-ups. OCBO also will host a "fast pitch" program, where tech entrepreneurs will be able to present their ideas to business experts. To register, email the OCBO at TechFair@fcc.gov. To register a start-up firm for the tech fair or to take part in the "fast pitch," contact Karen.Beverly@fcc.gov.