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].

Topo’s map expands with San Francisco shop

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The Denver bag and apparel brand is opening its third store this year, stepping out of Colorado for the first time and into the busy San Fransisco market.

Icelantic Skis jumping over to Golden

The ski maker is packing up its Denver headquarters and relocating to downtown Golden, where it will also do retail sales and host events.

Cycling shop startup rolling into Arvada

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Two bike industry friends are hoping to fill a hole in the Arvada market left by another shop’s closure and will also provide some services on wheels of their own.

Coffee roaster brings beans to Denver

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With plans to open its first cafe in Aurora next year, a Grand Lake coffee roaster has relocated its roasting operation to RiNo.

Sprinkler startup flooded with funding

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A company whose product helps homeowners regulate their sprinkler systems has received more than $7 million in new capital, including from some repeat investors.

Infinite Monkey uncorks Austin winery

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The RiNo winery, whose bottles, kegs and cans ship all across the country, is toasting to its second location in a city that its owner holds similar to Denver.

Ski coach’s bamboo pole startup hits the slopes

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Before steel ski poles became the norm, bamboo was the go-to material for skiers. Now, a Steamboat Springs skiing instructor is hoping the material will make a comeback in Colorado this season.

Intrawest locks in deal to sell timeshare business

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Colorado-based ski area operator Intrawest Resorts Holdings announced this week that it will sell its timeshare division to Nevada native Diamond Resort Group for $85 million.

Pot shop owners seeing green on Black Friday

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Black Friday mania is spreading to local cannabis chains, with several retailers rolling out their own special discount deals hoping for a sizable bump in business.