Economic Development

Virginia has been rated one of the best states for business and we need to continue to keep it that way through pro-active and forward thinking policy. We must also ensure that our citizens have ample economic opportunity to help them provide for their families. 

Ward Armstrong believes that every Southside and Southwest Virginian should be able to find a good job. He is dedicated to bringing good, high-paying jobs to this region by obtaining more leads on potential employers from Richmond, and by securing money for worker retraining. He also is committed to the creation of an Economic Disaster Task Force that would assist communities faced with declining employment