“I wouldn’t be able to look my members and even my own family in the eyes and give them a good enough reason to not make this decision,” said one owner.
Six Denver CrossFit gyms dropping brand over CEO’s George Floyd remarks
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Alterra, A-Basin, Aspen attempt to force online lift ticket seller into bankruptcy
The petitioners accuse Liftopia of “failure to pay contractual fees,” and say they’re collectively owed $3 million.
13 Colorado gyms close as 24 Hour Fitness files for bankruptcy
The closures leave the company with 18 gyms in the state.
Native Campervans adds kid-friendly model as bookings rebound
This summer, American tourists have replaced international ones, who used to account for 25 percent of the company’s business.
BusinessDen Assembly recap: Telluride, A-Basin execs talk sudden March closure — and next season
“I know the hardcore group is going to come back and ski; I’m just unclear about who’s too afraid to come back and try,” said Al Henceroth.
Covid Caddies: CGA program will replace lugging the bags with ‘forward caddying’
“They’ll be walking with the group and then run out in front, spotting balls, repairing ball marks, replacing divots.” – Ed Mate, CEO, Colorado Golf Association
Demand boomerangs back for vacation rentals
“In May, we’ve had 10 of our best days, not only pre-COVID but in the history of the company,” said a co-founder of Glamping Hub.
Dance-cardio studio slated to open second location in RiNo next month
AKT, a national chain, entered the Denver market last year with a Cherry Creek location.
Arapahoe Basin selling 100 chairs from 42-year-old Pallavicini lift
Chairs are priced at $2,500, and the ski area expects demand to exceed supply.
In lawsuit, online golf instructor says he has a copycat
Chuck Quinton of RotarySwing.com is taking a swing at Eric Kaplan’s AxysGolf.com. “The claims are meritless,” Kaplan says.
