DENVER—Denver is simultaneously a stable market and a growth market, according to Allen Ginsborg , managing director and principal of NewMark Merrill Mountain States . Ginsborg has been active in the Mountain States region retail market for decades—long before Denver became a hotspot for commercial real estate investment—and has learned the intricacies of the agricultural and energy market turned infill-urban destination. In 2006, he founded the Mountain State division of NewMark Merrill Companies with his 30+ year business partner Sandy Sigal , the CEO and president of the company. The duo has developed a hands-on investment strategy to meet the retail real estate needs of Colorado communities in all product types, from small neighborhood centers to power centers. We sat down with Ginsborg to learn more about the firm's strategy and how the company has built their strong development and management platform in the evolving Denver market. We learned that a strong strategy works in any market. GlobeSt.com: The Mountain State region has recently become a popular investment market, but you have been active in the market for much longer. Why did you start investing in the Mountain States, and how have you seen the region change? Allen Ginsborg: GlobeSt.com: Tell me about your investment strategy here, and the impetus for that strategy. Ginsborg: GlobeSt.com: What does your current portfolio look like, and how are you looking to grow or change the portfolio? Ginsborg: GlobeSt.com: Any current projects that you can share? Ginsborg: GlobeSt.com: Why is this region important to your overall goals as a company? Ginsborg: GlobeSt.com: Are you looking to be active in any other markets? Ginsborg: GlobeSt.com: Any last thoughts? Ginsborg: DENVER—Denver is simultaneously a stable market and a growth market, according to Allen Ginsborg , managing director and principal of NewMark Merrill Mountain States . Ginsborg has been active in the Mountain States region retail market for decades—long before Denver became a hotspot for commercial real estate investment—and has learned the intricacies of the agricultural and energy market turned infill-urban destination. In 2006, he founded the Mountain State division of NewMark Merrill Companies with his 30+ year business partner Sandy Sigal , the CEO and president of the company. The duo has developed a hands-on investment strategy to meet the retail real estate needs of Colorado communities in all product types, from small neighborhood centers to power centers. We sat down with Ginsborg to learn more about the firm's strategy and how the company has built their strong development and management platform in the evolving Denver market. We learned that a strong strategy works in any market. GlobeSt.com: The Mountain State region has recently become a popular investment market, but you have been active in the market for much longer. Why did you start investing in the Mountain States, and how have you seen the region change? Allen Ginsborg: NOT FOR REPRINT
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