Influence & Power: How to Move the Needle in the General Assembly

About this event

Jonathan Ward, Government Affairs, NNS, shares how combat discipline and advocacy drive legislative wins for industry and national defense.

Please register at the following link: https://engage.theworkforcecouncil.org/register/JONATHANWARDNOV202026

Headline: Influence & Power: How to Move the Needle in the General Assembly

Speaker: Jonathan Ward, Government Affairs, Newport News Shipbuilding (HII)

The Hook: From leading artillery fire in Afghanistan to navigating the halls of Richmond, Jonathan Ward knows how to hit a target.

Why This is Unmissable: Newport News Shipbuilding is the industrial heartbeat of Virginia. Jonathan is the one representing its interests to the government. This is a rare look behind the curtain of high-level government relations. If your business depends on regulation, policy, or partnerships, you need to understand the game the way Jonathan plays it.

You Will Learn:

• Tactical Advocacy: Translating combat discipline into legislative wins.

• The Industrial Base: Understanding the critical link between private industry and national defense.

• Navigating Bureaucracy: How to get to “Yes” when dealing with the government.

Please register at the following link:

https://engage.theworkforcecouncil.org/register/JONATHANWARDNOV202026

From The Hampton Roads Workforce Council (HRVECs)