Claiming a former employee copied the company name when he started his own firm, a plumbing business has filed a lawsuit in Denver court hoping to keep the competition from draining its business.
Plumbers’ naming dispute plunges into court
George Demopoulos
George Demopoulos is a BusinessDen reporter who covers entrepreneurship and fitness/outdoor recreation. He is a graduate of the University of Denver. Email him at [email protected].
New Yorker brings more yoga to Broadway
Leaving the fashion industry for the yoga world, an entrepreneur is setting up a new studio on South Broadway, focusing her energy on the ashtanga style of yoga.
Software startup for cannabis clients raises $8M
A company that helps marijuana shops and growers track, manage and supervise their inventory has finished up its first capital raise, drawing in $8 million from about a dozen investors.
After delays, RiNo cafe emerges
After a setback from construction delays, a new RiNo cafe — which also has a full-service kitchen — opened its doors last week.
Law firms in their own legal dispute over similar names
Two Denver-area lawyers with the last name Gilbert now have a lawsuit between them and their two firms, with one Gilbert claiming their similarly named companies have caused confusion among clients and in court.
Beefed-up bike tires gain traction
Bike shops and frame makers are keeping an eye on a new trend in the cycling world, mountain bike-sized wheels with plus-sized tires for added traction.
Backpack brand scores Kickstarter hat trick
A backpack startup has now raised a total of $58,000 over three crowdfunding campaigns, using online fundraising platforms not just to get off the ground, but to fuel each big step in the business.
Restaurateurs team up on dual venture in Littleton
Cap Hill’s Angelo’s Italian restaurant is getting a second location, and a new urban winery is in the works at a new Littleton project — a joint venture between Angelo’s owner and a DTC chef.
Longboard startup to hit CNBC
A longboard startup that didn’t reach its recent crowdfunding goal is hoping to get some help from big-time investors and will appear on CNBC’s “The Profit” this week.
Telluride taps former Intrawest CEO
A long career in the ski resort business, including stops at Vail and Intrawest, have led Bill Jensen to Telluride, where he plans to make big changes to boost numbers.
