# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Protecting the Empire: The High-Stakes Game of Federal Economic Security
- **Event Start and End Date**: Fri, 12 Jun, 2026 at 08:00 am – Fri, 12 Jun, 2026 at 09:00 am (-04:00)
- **Event Description**: Rick Dwyer, Executive Director, HRMFFA, reveals how aligning cities and military bases protects Hampton Roads’ federal economic engine.About this EventPlease register at the following link: https://engage.theworkforcecouncil.org/register/RICKDWYERJUNE122026Headline: Protecting the Empire: The High-Stakes Game of Federal Economic SecuritySpeaker: Rick Dwyer, Executive Director, HRMFFAThe Hook: Hampton Roads has the highest concentration of federal facilities outside of Washington, D.C. Rick Dwyer is the man charged with protecting that economic engine.Why This is Unmissable:This is a masterclass in "The Art of the Alliance." Rick has to align 16 fierce independent municipalities and 18 military installations toward a single goal. If you deal with stakeholders, boards, or complex partnerships, Rick’s strategy for navigating bureaucracy to secure investments is the roadmap you need.You Will Learn:Stakeholder Mastery: How to get competitors to collaborate for the greater good.Economic Intel: The future of the federal footprint in our region (and what it means for your business).Strategic Defense: How to protect your organization's core interests in a political landscape.Please register at the following link:https://engage.theworkforcecouncil.org/register/RICKDWYERJUNE122026  https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events1/banners/fcc18260-f332-11f0-b1e4-475f0e34b788-rimg-w813-h740-dc3e4357-gmir.jpg
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/norfolk/protecting-the-empire-the-high-stakes-game-of-federal-economic-security/100001980399539333
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## Ticket Details

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## 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

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is Protecting the Empire: The High-Stakes Game of Federal Economic Security being held?
  - **A:** Protecting the Empire: The High-Stakes Game of Federal Economic Security takes place on Fri, 12 Jun, 2026 at 08:00 am to Fri, 12 Jun, 2026 at 09:00 am at Town Point Club, 101 West Main Street, Norfolk, United States.
- **Q**: Who is organizing Protecting the Empire: The High-Stakes Game of Federal Economic Security?
  - **A:** Protecting the Empire: The High-Stakes Game of Federal Economic Security is organized by The Hampton Roads Workforce Council.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** Protecting the Empire: The High-Stakes Game of Federal Economic Security 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. If Protecting the Empire: The High-Stakes Game of Federal Economic Security sounds like your kind of event, don't wait - spots fill up fast.

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