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].

Sunnyside restaurant plans scrapped

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A would-be restaurant owner has tossed out plans for a Sunnyside tavern in the face of hefty construction costs.

Restaurant vet starts up new venture in LoHi

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Grabbing a spot across from a large restaurant hub, a former co-owner of a Broadway eatery is getting back into the business with plans for a new tavern concept in LoHi.

Business alliance closes up shop

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After eight years, a business group that ran annual business events and a local crowdfunding website has shut down its operations.

Climbers’ CrossFit gym grabs hold of new market

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With the thud of barbells and puffs of hand chalk, a new CrossFit gym launched in North Denver this week with the added obstacle of a large rock wall for serious climbers.

Globe-trotters settle new cafe concept in RiNo

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After years working for an Australian coffee roaster, a couple is applying what they’ve picked up in cafes overseas to a new RiNo concept that will combine coffee with a full-service restaurant.

Ski maker gives snowboards a test run

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A Carbondale ski manufacturer is expanding into snowboarding, with a batch of about 100 boards planned to hit the slopes this coming season.

Ski gadget maker pivots toward overseas slopes

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Expanding distribution into a new European country, a local company that manufactures a kit for easily swapping ski bindings is hoping to make some more headway abroad and in new sports.