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].

The Wall Street of cannabis?

With state regulations on marijuana sales loosened late last year, growers and sellers are joining an locally based online exchange for wholesale pot.

Vail taps new mountain planner

A ski resort planner who got his start with Vail as a college intern is filling the role of mountain planner for two Denver resorts.

Boulder’s American Recreation Products sold

The Boulder-based manufacturer of several iconic camping brands was sold to a California firm with plans to bring sleeping bag manufacturing stateside.

Pot-friendly B&B deepens its roots

From “wake-and-bake” breakfasts to 4:20 p.m. happy hours, a Colfax inn caters to the marijuana tourism industry. And after a successful year in business, the operators are moving to buy the property and expand the concept.

Vonage buys out local company for $25M

The national internet phone company sealed the deal to buy a local VoIP provider for more than $25 million in cash and stocks as it transitions into a focus on business clients.

Robots invade Denver gym scene

The tech boom is pushing a software-oriented gym concept into Denver. A software engineer is launching a 14th Avenue fitness franchise that will include computerized machines to customize workouts.

Gyms rebrand under new owner

After taking over a handful of area gyms from their struggling operator, a 24-hour fitness company is rebranding its purchases.

Skiing startups converge in Frisco

Entrepreneurs trying to break into the skiing industry gathered at a co-working space in Frisco this weekend for panel discussions, networking and a trip to Arapahoe Basin.

Cherry Creek bike store rebrands

A Cherry Creek bicycle retail and repair shop has rolled out a new neighborhood-focused identity.