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].

Wheels turning on Ruby Hill concert venue

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After long delays, a local nonprofit is just shy of its fundraising goal and about to start on the design process for a new outdoor music venue that will host 50 free concerts a year.

Fitness brand touching down on Larimer

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In its first Colorado location, a Chicago fitness concept focused on ballet-based exercise is setting up shop on Larimer Street in hopes of adding something new to the local gym scene.

London cycling gear shop test drives Denver market

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Taking the Denver cycling scene for a test run, a London-based biking apparel retailer is operating a pop-up shop on Larimer Street for two weeks to gauge the possibility of a full-time store here.

Brewery unveils new RiNo facility

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The first half of a major expansion has wrapped up at a Denver brewery, which is launching its new RiNo location Friday.

City Park West co-working space means business

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Planning an office where you can ‘put your head down and get things done,’ a pair of UC Denver grads is launching a small co-working space on Vine Street for companies past the fledgling startup phase.

Startup takes interior design online

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Following the lead of personal styling websites, two sisters are growing their RiNo-based web company and connecting customers with interior designers online.

RiNo bar puts taps in customers’ hands

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A new bar has 40 bars on tap, but no bartenders. Instead, customers pick and pour their drink themselves using touch-screen tablets, and electronic wristbands track their tab.

New owner reworks Highlands yoga studio

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Just a few months after moving to Denver from the East Coast, a yoga instructor has taken over a new Highlands studio and is relaunching the business next week.