DENVER-The Magnolia brand hotels are designed to meet the needs of business travelers. The hotels are typically created out of old, distressed properties in urban areas and renovated into upscale business hotels.

BROOMFIELD, CO-Etkin Johnson has secured title to 77 acres for a one million sf, mixed-use project in Broomfield. It's one of the largest remaining parcels available for development in the corridor and it cost nearly $6.5 million.

DENVER-Interest is running high in a US Postal Service building in LoDo. The 487,295-sf building abuts Union Station, which is earmarked for a metro transportation hub. An abutting "for sale" item just happens to be an 80,315-sf parking lot.

DENVER-The South Metro Denver Chamber of Commerce has just finished polling local business owners. Most are still bullish on the region's market. A whopping 64% are predicting revenue will rise despite a slowing economy.

DENVER-Alice Cooper plans to have Denver rocking, selecting the city for his second restaurant. Last month's rumor is this month's reality. The venue will boast a concert hall, dance floor, VIP room and a loft for the rock star.

DENVER-The South Metro Denver Chamber of Commerce has just finished polling local business owners. Most are still bullish on the region's market. A whopping 64% are predicting revenue will rise despite a slowing economy.

COLORADO SPRINGS, CO-A Denver investor has taken title to an 11-unit apartment complex in Colorado Springs. Chuyan Ngo has paid about $3.9 million, or $33,478 per unit, for a holding that would easily fetch $50,000 per unit in Denver.

DENVER-Colorado casinos aren't showing signs of a slowing economy, says the state gaming commission. February takes are up, with Black Hawk outpacing the state's two other limited stakes gambling arenas. Black Hawk has captured 69.5% of the ante.