Harold Pettigrew, Jr.
Washington, District of Columbia, United States
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Harold Pettigrew is the President & CEO of the Opportunity Finance Network (OFN), the…
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Reflections from Asheville and the OFN 2025 Southeast Regional Meeting
Reflections from Asheville and the OFN 2025 Southeast Regional Meeting
In times of uncertainty, it’s easy to get caught up in the noise—the shifting policies, economic fluctuations, and…
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The Road Ahead
The Road Ahead
Elections have consequences. This week’s elections are consequential for the work to which we’ve committed our…
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The Third Wave
The Third Wave
My remarks as prepared for OFN40, the 2024 Opportunity Finance Network Annual Conference in Los Angeles…
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The Hour of Fate
The Hour of Fate
My remarks as prepared at OFN39, the 2023 Opportunity Finance Network Annual Conference in Washington, DC.Youtube:…
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We Are Made for This Moment | Reflections on my first year as OFN President & CEO
We Are Made for This Moment | Reflections on my first year as OFN President & CEO
Reflections on my first year as President & CEO of Opportunity Finance NetworkThis month marks the first…
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My Remarks at the 2024 OFN Small Business Finance Forum
My Remarks at the 2024 OFN Small Business Finance Forum
My remarks as delivered at the Opportunity Finance Network’s 2024 Small Business Finance Forum in Chicago…
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Access to Credit Isn’t the Only Barrier to Small Biz Financial Success
Access to Credit Isn’t the Only Barrier to Small Biz Financial Success
This post is part of a week-long series (May 4 – 8) to commemorate National Small Business Week, which recognizes…
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I believe in the power of Opportunity to transform lives because I have been the beneficiary of many opportunities. I grew up in a situation that…
I believe in the power of Opportunity to transform lives because I have been the beneficiary of many opportunities. I grew up in a situation that…
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I believe in the power of opportunity. I believe every member of every community deserves a fair opportunity to create a better life for…
I believe in the power of opportunity. I believe every member of every community deserves a fair opportunity to create a better life for…
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After a long week, sitting in the backyard listening to the Marine Band rehearse for tonight’s performance. Evidently the new 2025 song in their…
After a long week, sitting in the backyard listening to the Marine Band rehearse for tonight’s performance. Evidently the new 2025 song in their…
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Education
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NYU Robert F. Wagner Graduate School of Public Service
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Activities and Societies: President, Urban Planning Student Association
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Activities and Societies: Student Body President: Student Government (SG), Board of Directors: Union Activity Board (UAB), Board of Directors: Student Media Authority, President: Society of Afrikan American Culture (SAAC), Vice President: African American Student Advisory Council (AASAC), Member: Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc.
Volunteer Experience
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Equitable Development Task Force
11th Street Bridge Park
- 8 years 4 months
Economic Empowerment
http://www.bridgepark.org/
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Mayoral Appointee
DC Business Regulatory Reform Task Force
- 3 months
Economic Empowerment
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Strategic Advisory Group
DC Five-Year Economic Development and Job Creation Strategy
- 1 year
Economic Empowerment
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Mayoral Appointee
Sustainable DC Green Cabinet
- 2 years
Environment
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Dean's Advisory Board, College of Humanities and Social Sciences
NC State University
- 1 year
Education
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Board of Directors | Chair, Economic Development
River East Emerging Leaders (r.e.e.l.)
- 1 year
Economic Empowerment
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Member
District Government Performance Management Council
- 2 years
Economic Empowerment
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Board of Directors, NC State Alumni Association Young Alumni Council
NC State University
- 1 year
Education
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Board of Directors, Alumni Association, Wagner Graduate School of Public Service
New York University
- 2 years
Education
President, Urban Planning Student Association (UPSA)
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Board of Directors, Thursday Network (DC Chapter, National Urban League Young Professionals)
National Urban League
- 1 year
Economic Empowerment
Founded in 1992, Thursday Network is comprised of more than 130 young professionals committed to serving the Washington Metropolitan area through community programs and partnership that address the five-point thrust of the NULYP. The mission of TN is to provide a forum for young adults, ages 21 - 40, to focus their energies on community service, professional development, and political involvement.
The Personal and Professional Development (PPD) Committee provides a forum where members…Founded in 1992, Thursday Network is comprised of more than 130 young professionals committed to serving the Washington Metropolitan area through community programs and partnership that address the five-point thrust of the NULYP. The mission of TN is to provide a forum for young adults, ages 21 - 40, to focus their energies on community service, professional development, and political involvement.
The Personal and Professional Development (PPD) Committee provides a forum where members from various professional backgrounds can share and exchange ideas, both professionally and personally. Though an array of programs and events, members discuss topics such as financial planning, local and national politics, entrepreneurship, career enhancement skills, and physical and mental health. In addition, the PPD committee also provides guest speakers for Thursday Network General Body meetings, and organizes the annual retreat. -
Economic Development Specialist
Mayor-Elect Fenty Transition Team
- Present 19 years
Economic Empowerment
Honors & Awards
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Power 100 of 2022, Washington Business Journal
Washington Business Journal
The Washington Business Journal's Power 100 of 2022 is a list of 100 influential business leaders in the Greater Washington area.
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Power 100 of 2021, Washington Business Journal
Washington Business Journal
The Washington Business Journal's Power 100 of 2021 is a list of 100 influential business leaders in the Greater Washington area.
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2021 Washington Business Journal Diversity in Business Award (formerly the Minority Business Leader Awards)
Washington Business Journal
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2016 "40 Under 40" in the Washington, D.C. Metropolitan Region
Leadership Center for Excellence/Leadership Arlington
www.leadercenter.org
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2016 NC State University Alumni Association Outstanding Young Alumnus Award
North Carolina State University
www.ncsu.edu
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2015 "40 Under 40" Next City Vanguard
Next American City
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2013 "40 Under 40" Rising Stars in the Economic Development Industry
International Economic Development Council (IEDC) and Development Counsellors International (DCI)
www.iedconline.org
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2011 "40 Under 40" Award for Professional & Philanthropic Achievement
Envest Foundation
www.envestfoundation.org
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2005 Capital City Fellow
Mayor of the District of Columbia
www.dc.gov
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2002-2003 New York City Urban Fellow
Mayor of the City of New York
www.nyc.gov/sbs
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1997 Coca-Cola National Scholar
Coca-Cola Scholars Foundation
Organizations
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Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc.
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