The Speakers

Executive Director, Central Mountain SBDC

With over 35 years of experience as an entrepreneur and consultant supporting entrepreneurs, Jamie has been instrumental in operational business expansion, marketing and product brand development/positioning. She excels in assisting clients from the retail, online, specialty and service sectors, among others.

Her expertise encompasses strategic planning, brand positioning, product assortments and scaling, training, and special events significantly benefiting small businesses and non-profits globally.

Through her professional journey, Jamie has established herself as a leader capable of navigating the complexities of business growth and innovation. Her approach is holistic, integrating personal interests with professional expertise to foster environments that encourage both economic development and personal fulfillment. Jamie's commitment to her work and her community embodies her belief in the power of entrepreneurship to transform lives and landscapes.

A long-time resident and remote worker of Chaffee County, Jamie's passions include hiking, skiing, camping, local music, and celebrating mountain life with her family and pets.

Sarah & Rob Gartzman. Founders Sweetie's Sandwich shop, Hey Sweetie and the Biker and the Baker. Engage with moving stories from entrepreneurs who have reinvented their lives and businesses. Discover how embracing resilience can lead to profound personal and professional transformations. 

Brand and Mindset Coach for Creative Entrpreneurs

Sam helps my clients get crystal clear on their messaging, learn to speak to their ideal people in a way that lands, and grow their businesses while staying true to who they are.