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].

Bike startup victorious at $30K pitch contest

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A mountain bike maker’s third run at an annual startup competition has paid off, and now the company is looking at new models, increased production, and a larger space.

SEC sues tech firm over alleged lies to investors

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Allegedly fake meetings and emails with Apple executives and even a rumored compliment from Steve Jobs fuel the federal government’s lawsuit against a Centennial tech company it claims cheated investors out of $7 million.

Bike maker hitting mountain trails

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Taking a break from the pavement, a Denver bicycle company is riding a new mountain bike into new retail territory.

Athlete health center reaching into new markets

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A startup offering sports chiropractors and other health services for athletes is bulking up its Highlands home and also looking for new locations in Boulder and the southern part of the Denver metro area.

Climbing gym taking hold in Stapleton

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A local couple is bringing Stapleton its first climbing gym with a $4 million project and hopes of scoring investment money at an upcoming startup competition.

Denver Diner rising from the ashes

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After a kitchen fire caused the restaurant to close down about a year ago, the Colfax Avenue restaurant is set to reopen next week.

Brewery’s big plan to double its beer flow

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A $2.6 million real estate purchase, major investments in new equipment, and a deal with a large distributor — that’s the route Denver Beer Co. is taking to spread its suds across the state and pump out twice as much beer.

Fitness chain expands under new banner

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After changing their company’s name and branding, the pair behind a chain of barre studios is branching out into Westminster for a third Colorado location.