Telecomm Conference Held

Representatives of non-profits, community groups and small business development organizations gathered in Crystal City, Virginia on November 12-13 to develop strategies to tap the resources of the $8 billion telecommunications industry. The Community Telecommunications Training Conference, co-sponsored by CPA and the National Congress for Community Economic Development (NCCED), helped participants strategize on how to build strong partnerships with telecommunications companies in their areas and use technology to create small enterprise opportunities and new revenue streams. For many community groups, the primary challenge to building these partnerships is learning how best to incorporate telecommunications opportunities into community development plans.