Bass Pro Shops, America’s most popular outdoor store, has signed a Letter of Intent (LOI) to be part of the new 200-acre Copper Ridge development on Colorado Springs’ north side, according to developer Gary Erickson who negotiated the deal. This new location of a Bass Pro Shops® Sportsman’s Center off Interstate 25 and North Gate Boulevard will overlook the Air Force Academy, and with its convenient location, will attract tourists and travelers to the entire Pikes Peak region and will initially generate at least 250 jobs.

“We will break ground on the approximately 117,000 square foot store in April, and expect it to open in the summer of 2013,” Erickson said. “We will start preparing the site next month. I am grateful for the collective and broad-based support from the Mayor, City Council, and Planning Commission, together with the Air Force Academy, Colorado Division of Transportation and other entities, without whom this significant undertaking would not be possible,” he said, also adding that it’s been an eight-year planning process.

The recently completed North Gate Boulevard, a $10 million investment by local developers, creates easy access to Bass Pro Shops from the Air Force Academy, Interstate 25, Highway 83, and eventually Powers Boulevard when it is extended to Interstate 25. The partnership with City of Colorado Springs will continue with improvements to infrastructure related to this exciting new development.

Nationally, Bass Pro Shops will host over 112 million people visiting their 58 stores across America and Canada this year; the average customer stays 2 ½ hours and drives an average distance of 50+ miles. Bass Pro Shops was recently named by Advertising Age magazine as one of the Top 10 Hottest Brands in America along with name brands such as Old Spice, M&M’s, iPad and Droid. Also, Bass Pro Shops has been recognized numerous times for their conservation and outdoor education efforts.

“We are very excited to bring Bass Pro Shops to Colorado Springs and be part of this major development,” stated Johnny Morris, Founder of Bass Pro Shops. “The area’s long history of great fishing and hunting traditions along with this highly visible and accessible location make it the perfect place to allow us to better serve our many customers and all the outdoor enthusiasts that visit and live in this beautiful part of the country.”

The Bass Pro Shops store will be the first anchor in the Copper Ridge development that will eventually include up to 2,000,000 square feet of planned retail, restaurants, offices, residential lofts and a hotel.

Also included in this development will be the Colorado Grand Resort & Hotel, Inc., a family resort experience. This resort will feature a 30,000 square foot indoor/outdoor water park experience, a Colorado Grand Lobby with massive log and rock décor and family sized themed suites. This resort will open in 2014.

“The total number of jobs this will generate in the city will eventually number about 4,000,” Erickson said.

Colorado Springs Mayor Steve Bach said, “We look forward to welcoming Bass Pro Shops to our community and thank them for employing our citizens.”

Colorado Springs City Councilwoman Angela Dougan, whose City Council district includes the proposed site said, “In addition to bringing jobs to our area, it will be great for Colorado Springs to have an outdoor shopping experience that only Bass Pro Shops can bring to our community.”

“The great outdoors is vital to Colorado’s economy by contributing more than $10 billion annually and supporting more than 107,000 jobs,” said Ken Lund, Executive Director of Colorado’s Office of Economic Development and International Trade. “Bass Pro Shops and other outdoor retailers help fuel the passion for outdoor recreation that so many Coloradans have. The development at North Gate Boulevard is particularly exciting because of the great potential for so many new jobs.”

Bass Pro Shops’ unique, award-winning, mega-sized outdoor stores are known for combining retail with entertainment, conservation and outdoor education.

El Paso County Commissioner Darryl Glenn said, “It is great to see a major anchor store coming to Colorado Springs. This will keep tax revenues in El Paso County and provide a new local retail option for shoppers in the Pikes Peak region.”

More than just a fishing and hunting store, Bass Pro Shops will also offer equipment and clothing for hiking, backpacking, wildlife viewing, camping, outdoor cooking and more. A gift and nature center will also serve up a wide variety of outdoor-related items from lamps and dishes to bird feeders and furniture.

The expansive boat showroom will feature Tracker, Nitro, SunTracker, Tahoe, Grizzly and Mako boats built by Tracker Marine Group, the world’s largest manufacturer of fishing boats.

The Colorado Springs Bass Pro Shops Sportsman’s Center will feature the much- acclaimed Uncle Buck’s Fishbowl and Grill. This 15,000 square-foot nautical-themed entity located within the store, features a truly unique atmosphere and design geared for family fun and dining.

Twelve lanes, divided into two separate areas of 6 lanes each, offer customers the chance to bowl ‘in the ocean.’ Casual family dining will be available in the Grill where customers may select from a menu featuring a variety of appetizers, sandwiches, salads and burgers.

Bass Pro Shops’ unique exterior and interior motifs have branded them as visually appealing, high quality outdoor stores. The outdoors feel is brought indoors through massive log and rock work, large indoor aquariums and water features stocked with native fish species as well as an extensive collection of museum quality fish and wildlife mounts. Historic photos and exhibits will pay tribute to Colorado’s great outdoor heritage.

For more information about the Copper Ridge Development, please contact Allen Lampert at David, Hicks & Lampert Brokerage, LLC. He can be reached at Allen. Lampert@dhlb.com or at 303-694-6082.

About Bass Pro Shops®:
Bass Pro Shops® operates 58 retail stores in 26 states and Canada visited by over 112 million people annually. Bass Pro Shops® also conducts an international catalog and internet retailing operation—the American Rod & Gun® wholesale division–which sells to more than 7,000 independently owned retail stores worldwide. Outdoor World® Incentives also sells Bass Pro Shops® gift cards through over 132,000 retail outlets across America. The Bass Pro Shops® restaurant division has 28 locations. The company’s Tracker Marine Group® (www.trackerboats.com) manufactures and sells Tracker®, Nitro®, SunTracker®, Tahoe®, Grizzly® and Mako® boats through Bass Pro Shops® retail stores and over 400 dealers worldwide. The Resort Group (www.bigcedar.com) includes Big Cedar Lodge® and other resort properties including restaurants and golf courses. For more information regarding Bass Pro Shops® store locations, products or special events, please visit www.basspro.com. To request a free catalog, call 1-800-BASS PRO. Follow us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/bassproshops.
Contact: Larry L. Whiteley, Bass Pro Shops/Tracker Marine, Manager of Communications (417-873-5022) lwhiteley@basspro.com, Katie A. Mitchell, Bass Pro Shops/Tracker Marine, Communications Specialist (417-873-5618) kamitchell@basspro.com

DENVER – October 22, 2011:  David, Hicks & Lampert Brokerage, after being selected to Market and Lease the new Freedom Crossing at Fort Bliss anchored open-air shopping center, is fully engaged to bring new businesses to this exciting venue.

Developed by ServiceStar Development (Denver, CO) in conjunction with the Army & Air Force Exchange Service (AAFES), Freedom Crossing at Fort Bliss is the first open-air of its type to have opened on a military installation.  Centrally located, both within the community and on-Post, this will serve as the heart of this military neighborhood providing a shopping and entertainment venue with the latest in popular retail offerings by many national and regional Tenants, the latest 10 screen Grand Theatre and trendy restaurants.  Freedom Crossing at Fort Bliss will also serve as a convenient backdrop for many scheduled outdoor promotional events by virtue of its upscale architectural persona complemented by its wide streets and pedestrian friendly Promenade.  The shopping center is anchored by a spectacular new Post Exchange (217,420 sf), an all-purpose store that resembles a cross between a Target and a traditional department store with a generous selection of upscale merchandise, and a Commissary (114,000 sf) which would resemble the newest generation full-line supermarket.  The combined sales for these two concepts is expected to generate in excess of $192 Million dollars in annual sales!

Fort Bliss is experiencing unprecedented growth.  The Post population is on track to grow by nearly 70% over the next several years.  This is due to a national military realignment and congressional approval of four new Brigades to be added to the present Post population.  The federal government is spending over $5 Billion dollars in fully funded construction projects at Fort Bliss in preparation for the population increase – which does not include the development of Freedom Crossing at Fort Bliss.  The result of the new personnel is an increase from the current 88,000 customers to over 129,000 customers by the end of 2012.

For leasing information on this exciting new shopping center development please contact Steve Yeager at (303) 459-4108 or Allen Lampert at (303) 694-6082, ext. 306.

Big R has opened their 9th location for Colorado in Conifer. Signing a 7 year lease at 26,650 SF, they will be a Jr anchor for Village Shops at Aspen Park. The store specializes in farm and feed but like their slogan ”Almost Anything…Big R’s Got it”, they have a little bit of everything!

For more information please contact J.R. Hagan at 303-694-6082.

Colorado’s state of the art fitness equipment retail store will be opening a third location thanks to DHLB’s Kelly Greene and Scott Hagan. The retail store will be located in the University Hills area and will open doors January 2012. The store will have 13,000 sf of all the latest workout equipment. If anyone would like a sneak peak, please visit current locations in Park Meadows and Lakewood.

The cousins J.R. and Scott Hagan just finished closing Pet Club! Pet Club is a one stop pet shop servicing all your pet’s needs, including all natural pet food ingredients. Pet club will be a Jr anchor to Harmony School Shops center joining tenants Office Depot and 24 Hour Fitness. This will be  their second location in Fort Collins opening Spring of 2012.

DHLB’s Scott Hagan completed a Firestone Tire deal to open soon in Greeley, CO. The store is currently under construction and is 43,000 SF. This will be Greeley’s second location for Firestone opening Spring of 2012. Please contact Scott with any questions. 303-694-6082

Michael Lapporte and Joe David represented Woolley’s Classic Suites in a new construction deal on the NWC of I-70 & Pena Blvd. The Site is 5.17 acres and the hotel will be 8 stories with 248 rooms. Woolleys will be a full- service hotel.

For more information please contact Michael or Joe at 303-694-6082.

DHLB’s Andrew Fox and Allen Lampert recently obtained the listing for the Festival Shopping Center at University and County Line! This is the newest addition to DHLB’s portfolio with space available from 1,000 SF- 20,000 SF and rental rates that range from $15 – $17 per SF. Current tenants include: Petsmart, Amish Furniture Gallery, Guiry’s Paints, Big O Tires, and Applebee’s.

For more information please contact Andrew or Allen at 303-694-6082.

Under Armour, a performance clothing store, is now open in the Freedom Crossing at Fort Bliss Shopping Center, in El Paso, Texas.

For more information please contact Allen Lampert or Steve Yeager. 303-694-6082

David Hicks and Lampert’s Senior broker Kelly Greene signed a 4,836 SF lease with Lucky Pie Pizza and tap house. Lucky Pie is conveniently located on 16th street in LODO, formally the old Dixon’s space.

Lucky Pie will serve gourmet pizzas and have plenty of beer on tap. For more information please contact Kelly Greene.