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].

Sunflower seed startup blooms

An entrepreneur is growing his healthy snack startup, hoping to plant his product on store shelves across the region and push revenue to more than $1 million.

Developer launches $18M low-income project

As rents skyrocket around Denver, a developer is breaking ground on an apartment project for low-income residents and homeless veterans.

Downtown’s $100M apartment tower breaks ground

A 24-story building is on the rise downtown, and the apartment concept – which has been replicated in cities across the country – will include top-floor amenities and three retail storefronts.

Wine and dine spot sets up on Colfax

After years of wine exploration around the world, a Colorado native is about to toast to the opening of his first restaurant in City Park.

Cap Hill restaurant shut down

A restaurant along East Colfax Avenue has been closed by the state for falling behind on more than $12,000 in property taxes and is also under fire from its landlord.