recognition.
We are honored to receive industry accolades, none of which would be possible without the dedication of our team. To that end, we take great pride in recognizing outstanding achievement within Peterson Companies.
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a reputation for
excellence
Peterson Companies is proud to be publicly recognized for design excellence, innovative marketing programs, philanthropy initiatives, positive company culture, and numerous efforts throughout the communities we serve.
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industry recognition
Top Work Places
Retail Excellence
- 2025 – Top 20 Retail Real Estate Innovations and Innovators
- 2024 – Top 10 Retail Center Experiences – #9 Rio
- 2022 – Top 10 Retail Center Experiences – #10 Rio
- 2021 – Top 10 Retail Center Experiences – #5 National Harbor
- 2021 – Top 10 Retail Center Experiences – #7 Downtown Silver Spring
- 2020 – Top 10 COMEBACK Retail Center Experiences – #1 Rio
Deal Making
- 2024 – NAIOP DC I MD – Award of Merit – Sportrock Climbing Centers at Rio
- 2023 – Washington Business Journal -Best Real Estate Deal – Liberty Crossing
- 2019 -Washington Business Journal – Best Real Estate Deal – ION International Training Center, Compass Creek
- 2018 – NAIOP Northern Virginia – Award of Excellence – Sale of Compass Creek to Microsoft
- 2017 – Washington Business Journal – Best Real Estate Deal – MGM
- 2015 – Washington Business Journal – Best Real Estate Deal – Local Motors
Retail Marketing
- 2024 – ICSC MAXI – Gold Award – Signs of HOPE: Peterson Companies
- 2021 – ICSC MAXI – Gold Award – Open Air and Open for Business: Downtown Silver Spring, Fairfax Corner, Rio
- 2020 – ICSC MAXI – Silver Award – Rio Redevelopment and Rebrand Campaign
- 2019 – ICSC Maxi – Gold Award – Fairfax Corner – Cinco de Derby
- 2017 – ICSC MAXI – Silver Award – The OUTBOX at Downtown Silver Spring
- 2016 – ICSC MAXI – Silver Award – Re-Imagining the Holidays: Downtown Silver Spring
Development
Residential Development
- 2024 – Great American Living Awards of Merit – Design & Architecture, Multifamily – Vista Fairfax Corner
- 2019 – Great American Living Awards
- Design & Architecture, Individual Condo Unit between $300K-$350K – The Haven
- Design & Architecture, Multifamily – Vista Fairfax Corner
- Online Advertising Campaign – The Haven
- 2019 – Best American Living Awards – Platinum – Multifamily, Development 4-7 Stories – The Haven
- 2019 – REMAS – Digital Marketing, Strategic Communications – The Haven
- 2018 – Best Sales Pace for a Washington/Baltimore Condominium Community – Delta Associates – The Haven
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Michelin-Recommended Dumpling Restaurant Nan Xiang Xiao Long Bao Opens New DC-Area Location at National Harbor
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Corporate Philanthropy – Midsize Companies (100-999 Employees) by Giving in Greater Washington
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Sphere National Harbor to Bring Significant Economic Benefits to Prince George’s County and Maryland
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Sphere Entertainment, the State of Maryland, Prince George’s County, and Peterson Companies Announce Intent to Develop a Sphere at National Harbor
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New Fairfax Corner Restaurant Among the 16 Most Anticipated Northern Virginia Restaurants of 2026
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Peterson Cos. Buys Into MetroWest Development at Vienna Metro With Plans for First Rental Apartments
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Commercial Real Estate Peterson advances major residential redevelopment of Fair Oaks Business Park
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60 Years: Milt Peterson’s fresh designs of brick-and-mortar continue to inspire
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Shoppers Take Note: New Stores, Restaurants Are Opening Soon in Fairfax Corner
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Sweet deal: Governor confirms chocolate manufacturing facility coming to Frederick County
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JBG Smith sells its only multifamily property in Bethesda to a big-name regional firm
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Peterson Family Foundation named among 50 Most Influential People in Northern Virginia
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Peterson Cos. wins approval for huge data center campus in Stafford County
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How Property Owners Can Join the Signs of Hope Initiative to Promote the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline
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Jon Peterson Recognized On Virginia Business’ Virginia 500: The 2024-25 Power List
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A $5 million gift from the Peterson Family Foundation will support the Center for the Arts transformation
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J. Crew Factory to replace recently shuttered Lane Bryant at N. Va. shopping center
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New Hazel–Peterson Scholarship will support undergraduate students in the Costello College of Business
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Inova just landed an 8-figure gift from a big-name donor. Here’s what it’s doing with the money.
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Chido’s, Featuring its Viral ‘Patron Tree’, Adds Coming Soon Signage in Downtown Silver Spring
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Red Cross Month kicks off with support from Peterson Companies to honor local heroes
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From Altruism to the Bottom Line: Why Properties Do Good Deeds for Their Communities
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The 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline and Vibrant Emotional Health Partner with Leading Open-Air Shopping Centers Owners to Increase Awareness of the 988 Lifeline through Signs of HOPE
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Peterson Cos. acquires Huntington at King Farm apartments in Rockville for $135.5 million
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Peterson Companies announces 2 million sq ft data center campus in Virginia’s Culpeper County
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Charley Prime Foods Aims to Be a Steak and Cocktail Destination in Gaithersburg
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Peterson Companies Acquires 35 Acres In Montgomery County, VA For New Self Storage Facility
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Valley Innovation Park Site Selected for Virginia Business Ready Sites Program Development Grant
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Peterson Family Foundation has Committed $5M to National Cathedral Restoration, One of the top 5 largest gifts to “Cathedral for the Future” Campaign
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Cloudforce finishes expansion at National Harbor, bucking tech-centricity of Northern Virginia
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Miss Toya’s, Sportrock climbing gym among new tenants at Gaithersburg’s Rio
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Industrial Revolution Continues: ‘Ongoing Boom’ Draws Out Latest Crop Of Newcomers
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2021 Citizenship Awards: The Peterson Cos., Peterson Family Foundation and Inova Health Foundation
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Downtown Silver Spring Among Chain Store Age’s 2021 Top Retail Experiences
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Peterson Companies Offers Two Prime, Zoned Multi-Functional Corporate Headquarters Sites at National Harbor
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Downtown Silver Spring Makeover Moving Ahead with $10M Plan, Thanks to Recent Approvals
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Peterson Cos., Denver firm to develop massive data center campus. But not in Loudoun.
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Downtown Silver Spring Is Getting a New Series of Murals Curated by No Kings Collective
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Loudoun Leaders Look to Lure Millennials by Building Housing They Can Afford
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Loudoun County Adopts New Long-Term Plan Allowing More High-Density Development
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State-of-the-art ION International Training Center to open in Leesburg this weekend
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Ion International Training Center to open in June. Here’s a look inside the Leesburg ice and concert arena.
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ION International Training Center is bringing a huge ice arena to Leesburg
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Loudoun’s first Silver Diner locked in for Ashburn. Next to a 55,000-square-foot indoor car wash.
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Veterans Day reveal at National Harbor honors US military with lifelike statues
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Peterson hits refresh on MoCo shopping center with $30M facelift. And Silver Diner’s along for the ride.
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‘Air Force One Experience’ at National Harbor gives glimpse into presidential travel
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The Haven Offers Luxury Condominium Living in the Heart of National Harbor
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D.C. Suburbs, Unscathed By Prior Mass Retail Closings, Hit With 12 Toys R Us Vacancies
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Peterson Cos. looks well beyond real estate with its new venture: A pain reliever product
