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The Greater Arvada Chamber of Commerce is proud to welcome Jamie Hollier , founder of Balefire Goods, four-time entrepreneur, and the 2025 Arvada Chamber's own Business of the Year for a candid and inspiring conversation about building a business with heart. 

Jamie's journey is equal parts grit and creativity. After years as a technology entrepreneur, she returned to her first love: metalsmithing and jewelry. In 2017, she opened Balefire Goods in historic Olde Town Arvada, an award-winning jewelry gallery and custom jeweler recognized nationally as one of America's Coolest Small Jewelry Stores by InStore Magazine, and named Best Artisan Jeweler by Westword's Best of Denver. But Balefire is more than a store. It's a working studio, a gallery space, a workshop venue, and a community anchor, one that donates 5% of all sales to local nonprofits and champions responsibly sourced, handcrafted wearable art. 

During this conversation lead by fellow entrepreneur, Tetiana Kolcheva, Jamie will share the business lessons behind building something meaningful, from her unique perspective as both a tech entrepreneur and an artisan business owner. Whether you're launching your first venture or growing an established brand, you'll walk away with insights, inspiration, and great conversation. Evening with an Expert is an intimate event with limited seating. Your ticket includes one beer or wine at the bar.