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and Loudoun County Parkway (VA Route 607). Since initiating its LEED program in 2009, St. John Properties has devel- oped more than 5 million square feet of LEED Gold, Silver or Certified space encompassing 82 buildings in its nationwide portfolio. “The subject of LEED building certi- fication is entering the dialogue with potential clients significantly earlier in the conversation, as the health and well- being of employees has risen in priority,” stated Matt Holbrook, Regional Partner, Virginia and Central Maryland for St. John Properties. “Companies across many different industries are mandating this building designation, and employ- ees have become increasingly vocal as new research emerges about the impor- tance of air quality as it relates to overall health and productivity. St. John Prop- erties intends to remain a leader in the LEED movement and we are extremely proud of the innovative sustainable tactics we have executed to contribute to an eco-friendly environment.”

Five commercial office buildings located at Ashburn Crossing, comprising more than 220,000 square feet of flex/R&D space, have now earned LEED Silver certification from the U.S. Green Build- ing Council (USGBC). Developed and managed by St. John Properties, Inc., Ashburn Crossing is a 61-acre business community located at the intersection of Gloucester Parkway (VA Route 28) Five Buildings, Comprising Nearly 200,000 Square Feet of Space,Now LEED Certified at Ashburn Crossing

Edward St. John, Founder and Chairman of St. John Properties, Inc., has been recognized by The Daily Record in the publication’s inaugural “Power 100” list. The “Power 100” includes men and women across Maryland “who are shaping our businesses, governments, nonprofits, law firms and other critical institutions.” Mr. St. John was named eighth in the overall list and was the highest-ranking commercial real estate executive to be recognized. “ The Daily Record has compiled a who’s who list of individuals who have demonstrated long-term leadership and sustained success and who have provided philanthropic support throughout the state of Maryland. I am honored and humbled to be included among so many industry and community leaders,” stated Ed St. John. “We have assembled an extremely talented, hard-working and loyal team at St. John Properties that I consider the best the commercial real estate industry has to offer, and I share this award with our entire organization.” St. John Properties, Inc. Founder And Chairman Edward St. John Named to The Daily Record’s Inaugural Power 100 Ranking

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its services to bilingual childcare for children ranging from six weeks to five years of age, with instruction delivered in both English and Spanish. The guiding philosophy of the center’s curriculum is that children who learn eight nursery rhymes by the age of four tend to be the among the top readers in their peer group by age eight. As a result, nursery rhymes and learning songs will be sung daily at the center. “I chose Spanish as the second language because Hispanics represent the largest minority group in the country. Becoming adept at Spanish will accelerate life skills and provide a clear edge with job responsibilities, networking and general business applications. Our infant and toddler classroom will be completely immersive. Children in those classrooms will hear and use 100% Spanish, 100% of the time. Our preschool classrooms are bilingual in English and Spanish to prepare students for kindergarten. Melford Town Center represents the perfect location for our move because it serves such a diverse demographic with parents eager to enrich their child’s educational experience.” explained Coggins.

BabyFe, a bilingual learning and childcare center owned and operated by entrepreneur Michele Coggins, has signed a lease with St. John Properties, Inc. for 5,000 square feet of space at 4861 Tesla Drive in Melford Town Center, a 466-acre mixed-use community in Prince George’s County. The concept, which was started in 2018, will relocate from Southern Maryland and into its new home this summer. In response to the pandemic, BabyFe switched to an online tutoring model and currently offers tutoring sessions to students from prekindergarten to eighth grade. This summer, BabyFe will extend Bilingual Learning Center BabyFe Signs Lease at Melford Town Center