The first-ever Joplin Area Chamber of Commerce Regional Innovation and Technology summit will take place early next month. KRPS’s Fred Fletcher-Fierro has more.

According to the technology website, IT Chronicles ransomware attacks are increasing at the rate of 400% per year, and 95% of all malware is delivered by email. As technology continues to grow and play a pivotal role in our lives the Joplin Area Chamber of Commerce is holding a one-day tech summit that will showcase local innovation and tech-centered businesses. The event also includes breakout sessions covering topics such as Cybersecurity in Person and Zoom.

Also Ecommerce & Innovation and Entrepreneurship. The technology summit will take place on Friday, November 5 from 7 AM until 4 PM at James River Church in Joplin. More information including purchasing tickets at Joplincc.com. The chamber commerce continues to search for the new President after Toby Teeter left in July. For 89 9 KRPS, I’m Fred Fletcher-Fierro