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].

Software firm powering up $4.5M raise

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A 4-year-old local software company that works with retailers has already raised about 70 percent of its $4.5 million fundraising goal.

Burger chain takes big bite of Colo. market

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A San Francisco burger and grilled cheese joint is taking on the Denver food scene with a shop opening next month on the 16th Street Mall, along with four other restaurants along the Front Range.

Pot B&B takes copyright fight to court

The company behind three marijuana-centered bed and breakfasts has sued a pot-friendly travel site for allegedly ripping off its name and logos and trying to ride its coattails.

Gym pumps out pair of new locations

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Keeping up its fast-paced expansion, a local gym chain has added new locations near Stapleton and in LoHi, and its owner doesn’t intend to slow down yet.

Pot shop getting much more room to grow

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A Cherokee Street cannabis business is building out a space nearby that’s 10 times the size of its current facility with plans to add more locations over the next two years.

Deal blends local coffee brands

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Two Denver coffee roasters have blended their companies, giving the buyer a retail boost and putting a 50-year-old coffee staple under new ownership.

Video ad firm shifts focus to camera gadgets

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An advertising company that normally has its energy aimed at shooting commercials is rolling out a new venture: a crowdfunded iPhone case to enhance filming and editing capabilities for amateur videographers.

Curry chef adding spice to Tennyson St.

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A Ballpark Indian restaurant is cooking up plans for a second location set to open this winter and has an eye out for more potential spots in the future.