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].

Backpack startup to debut on ‘Shark Tank’

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A bag startup with three Kickstarter campaigns already is under its belt is taking on the shark investors on ABC’s “Shark Tank” in a new episode Friday.

Colfax group laying groundwork for upgrade plan

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A group dedicated to a 1.3-mile stretch off Colfax Avenue is putting in motion a new plan to add more amenities and public art and yesterday put out a call to developers interested in spearheading the project.

IV therapy startup plugs into Bonnie Brae

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A former New York Met and Broncos cheerleader are teaming up on a new health startup that delivers a boost through IV drip sessions in Bonnie Brae.

Nev. pot lab plants roots in Denver

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Working to get its foot in the door before a change in state marijuana testing laws, a company with a Las Vegas facility is planning a $1 million lab to check for pesticides in medical marijuana.

Co-working office hoists RiNo flag

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The Industry co-working office complex in RiNo is waving a new flag from atop its building to show off its RiNo pride.

Centennial CorePower leaps into bigger space

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The fitness chain is adding some muscle to its Centennial studio and moving about a mile to a new space that’s more than double the size.

Vail scoops up Wisc. ski resort

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Vail Resorts has added another ski destination to its portfolio, grabbing a 120-acre resort between Milwaukee and Chicago with plans for major upgrades.

Parker golf club scores USGA championship

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The golf association is bringing one of its biggest amateur tournaments back to the Colorado Golf Club, which will play host to the championship in 2019.

Winter gear maker warms up to summer line

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An outdoor apparel maker that’s known for its winter gear is branching out into warmer seasons with the launch of a new summer line.