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].

Pakems kicks into higher gear

A Lone Tree startup that makes a comfy boot for skiers to slip on after a day on the slopes is getting more traction with outdoor retailers and has launched a children’s line.

‘We need high population, high income and bad weather’

Cherry Creek fits the expansion formula for high-end outdoor gear brand Arc’teryx and will soon be home to the retailer’s fifth U.S. stand-alone store, a $1 million project and one of its largest spaces yet.

Gym franchise picks up speed in Wash Park

Orangetheory is pushing deeper into Denver with a new gym under construction in Wash Park that should open in April. Owner Paul Jurevich already owns Orangetheory gyms in Glendale and Southglenn. The franchise is known for high-intensity workouts, where customers monitor their heart rate while on treadmills and rowing machines. Jurevich said one of the… Read more »

Gym, realty firm clash in court

CrossFit has sued a local real estate agent and his company over allegedly cybersquatting on several web addresses – registering them just to profit on the sale of the domain name – that should belong to a new gym in Golden.

Snow gear expo ramps up

Check out a few photos from the 55th annual SIA Snow Show that runs through Sunday at the Colorado Convention Center.

Outdoor startups band together

An entrepreneur is organizing outdoor-focused startups – including his own – with perks, shared space and exposure at expos.

Denver company teams up with Under Armour

Boa Technology is tightening its grip on the hunting industry. The Denver-based company – which sells a device that replaces traditional shoelaces with steel wire and a twistable dial – is now selling its product device to Under Armour for a heavy-duty outdoor boot. The deal was announced last weekend at the Outdoor Retailer Winter… Read more »