Harold Pettigrew (far left) at The HIVE in Anacostia

Now this is some really exciting news! I've had the pleasure of knowing Harold and he is very capable and very committed.  He lives East of the River and really gets what we as a city and a community need.   I really can't say enough good things about Harold, he is awesome.  I know I am not the only one who wishes him well in his new role. :)

Go HERE for the full Washington Business Journal article.

Excerpt:

Harold Pettigrew, a 5-year veteran of the D.C. government, will be named head of the District's Department of Small and Local Business Development, multiple sources in city government have confirmed.

Pettigrew is currently the administrator for business and professional licensing in the D.C. Department of Consumer and Regulatory Affairs. It is unclear when Mayor  Vincent Gray will announce his promotion. Gray's communications team did not respond to requests for comment.