Burl Rolett

Burl Rolett was a BusinessDen reporter who covered commercial real estate and the business of sports until 2017. He is a graduate of Washington and Lee University. Email him at [email protected].

90 seconds will win one business $20K

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The elevator pitch could finally come in handy for Colorado startups as an area bank launches its first video pitch contest next month with a prize of $20,000.

$30M project to recharge Jefferson Park warehouse

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A battery company has a plan in the works to convert its former headquarters near Mile High Stadium into 130 apartments, adding to a boost in residential development int he industrial area.

The Pipeline: Commercial real estate roundup for Sept. 18, 2015

Several massive leases are signed in the Denver area, including the state’s 165,000 square feet, Time Warner’s 88,000-square-foot space on Airport Way, and King Soopers’ plans for a gas station. Plus an accounting firm leases 18,000 sf downtown.

Beer startup concocting custom brews

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Two home brewers have built a business for themselves churning out tailor-made batches of beer for weddings, parties and other events.