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

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.

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