# Event Details - **Event Name**: Influence & Power: How to Move the Needle in the General Assembly - **Event Start and End Date**: Fri, 20 Nov, 2026 at 08:00 am – Fri, 20 Nov, 2026 at 09:00 am (-05:00) - **Event Description**: Jonathan Ward, Government Affairs, NNS, shares how combat discipline and advocacy drive legislative wins for industry and national defense.About this EventPlease register at the following link: https://engage.theworkforcecouncil.org/register/JONATHANWARDNOV202026Headline: Influence & Power: How to Move the Needle in the General AssemblySpeaker: 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 https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events1/banners/ae6a0db0-a626-11f1-8990-5d04d231a2dd-rimg-w740-h740-dc282838-gmir.jpg - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/norfolk/influence-and-power-how-to-move-the-needle-in-the-general-assembly/100001980404029764 - **Event Categories**: fitness - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 1 - **Event Highlights**: - Duration: 1 hour - Location: Town Point Club - Languages: English ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 0, max: 0, currency: USD ## Event venue details - **city**: Norfolk - **state**: VA - **country**: United States - **location**: Town Point Club - **lat**: 36.84614569999999 - **long**: -76.2934774 - **full address**: Town Point Club, 101 West Main Street, Norfolk, United States ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: Influence & Power: How to Move the Needle in the General Assembly - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events2/banners/5d567cee9046f8a932396111891aa1d1f040ee0ab550f9a8088a1ed482288861-rimg-w1200-h447-dc141c17-gmir.jpg?v=1768606086 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is Influence & Power: How to Move the Needle in the General Assembly being held? - **A:** Influence & Power: How to Move the Needle in the General Assembly takes place on Fri, 20 Nov, 2026 at 08:00 am to Fri, 20 Nov, 2026 at 09:00 am at Town Point Club, 101 West Main Street, Norfolk, United States. - **Q**: Who is organizing Influence & Power: How to Move the Needle in the General Assembly? - **A:** Influence & Power: How to Move the Needle in the General Assembly is organized by The Hampton Roads Workforce Council. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** Influence & Power: How to Move the Needle in the General Assembly is ideal for professionals, entrepreneurs, startup founders, and networking enthusiasts eager to grow their connections. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Norfolk, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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