Evening Relationship Builders Speaker Ray Elson from Metro Tech

“Is Your Business Really Protected? What Every Tampa Bay Business Owner Needs to Know About IT & Cybersecurity in 2026”

In this session, Ray will cover:

• Why small and mid-sized businesses are increasingly targeted by cyberattacks
• The real financial impact of downtime and ransomware
• Common IT mistakes that create hidden risk
• How proactive IT management improves productivity and reduces stress
• Practical steps business owners can take immediately to strengthen their security posture