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].

Endorphin to open yoga studio near Regis

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The fast-growing fitness chain is stretching its reach even farther with a new yoga-focused gym near Regis University, while another studio takes shape in Aurora.

Echo Mountain ski area preps for first public run

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A privately owned Clear Creek County ski area is renovating its amenities, adding to its snow capabilities and hiring staff as its prepares to open to the public for the first time since 2012.

Another bike shop bites the dust

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A Congress Park bicycle shop is shutting its doors before the end of the month, the latest in a recent string of cycling store closures.

RV dealer sues Ariz. company over alleged kickback scheme

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After filing a lawsuit in June against one of its former salesmen, an Adams County RV company has filed another suit, this time against the Arizona dealership it accuses of paying its employee kickbacks for discounted RVs.

British outdoor brand launches on Platte

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Another apparel company has set up shop in the Platte Street outdoor gear corridor and is planning a grand opening late next month.

East Coast longboard startup rolls into Denver

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A North Carolina couple has relocated their custom longboard business to Denver to be closer to clients and has a fundraising campaign in the works to move the startup out of their apartment.

Specialty bike shop hits the brakes

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A downtown bike shop is pedaling toward its last day in business, and its owner says a significant bump in rent is partly to blame for the shut-down.

Another booze business sets sights on RiNo

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A startup distillery hopes to raise $1million to get its Larimer Street production and taproom off the ground while other area distilling companies pick up speed.