Fostering Sustainable Economic Development

Focusing on Tribal and Adjoining Rurual Communities.

OUR MISSION
About Us

Foster and facilitate sustainable economic developments and business ventures in tribal and adjoining rural communities.

We are a 501 (c)(3) nonprofit organization and Native Community Development Financial Institution (CDFI). We provide education, training, and direct lending of money to support local and regional economic and community development efforts, with emphasis on the Jamestown S’Klallam Tribe and its citizens as well as underserved people and residents of the Olympic Peninsula.

We provide small business, microenterprise, and consumer (credit builder) loans, which are either unsecured or secured by marine vessels (fishing boats), equipment, vehicles or other personal property. We are not mortgage lenders nor do we take real estate as collateral.

JST Capital fulfills its mission through loans and development services for:
What We Do

Provide loans and services to individuals and small businesses that improve the financial well-being of tribal people and enterprises, as well as others in the rural surrounding communities of the Olympic Peninsula.

Our Principals:

Our Board

Joe Allen, Chairman

Joe Allen is a tribal citizen and currently serves as the Jamestown S’Klallam Tribe’s Economic Development Authority Executive Director. Prior to his current role, he worked in tribal gaming for over 20 years, 10 of which as a manager. Joe sits on a number of boards including Clallam County Economic Development Council, North Olympic Development Council, and the Jamestown S’Klallam Tribe Executive Committee.

Laura Lee (Laurie) Stewart

Ms. Stewart is the President and CEO of Sound Community Bank headquartered in Seattle Washington. Prior to Sound, Ms. Stewart was a senior executive at Great Western Bank. She is a frequent speaker at conferences and colleges and has testified in both Washington DC and the Washington State Legislature on financial services issues.

Jeff Allen

Jeff is a tribal citizen and has a long career in banking. He has served as a Tribal Gaming Commissioner since 1995 and has served as a Tribal Council Member as well.

Who We Serve

JST Capital fulfills its mission through loans and development services for:
Financially distressed individuals
Small and startup businesses
Tribal commercial enterprises
Businesses focused on creating jobs
Our Services

Featured Services

Loans to entrepreneurs and small businesses, or instead refer potential borrowers to other lenders or traditional sources of financing.

Supporting Start-up and existing small businesses access capital.

Personal, education and emergency loans are available to enrolled citizens of the Jamestown S’Klallam Tribe age 18 or older.

In conjunction with our lending services, we assist our clients exploring business ideas. We also provide education and counseling on building credit.

Our Supporters

JST Capital’s priority is to provide investment capital into the community where we live, work, and play. As a non-profit 501 (c)(3) corporation, we rely on outside investors to support our success reinvesting in the community. The acquisition of capital for operating and lending is limited.

Our Partners

Financial Education and Asset Building
In conjunction with our lending services, we assist our clients exploring business ideas. We offer training programs to help individuals who are interested in starting a business to assess their skills, examine their product or service ideas, identify potential customers, and evaluate the market place and potential competitors. The program guides micro-entrepreneurs through a step-by-step process of preparing their written business and marketing plans while developing the skills and confidence needed to accomplish their entrepreneurial goals.
In addition, we provide individualized counseling and technical assistance by providing one on one business and financial literacy training, to include pulling credit reports for financial coaching purposes.
Small Business Loans
The CDFI will make loans to entrepreneurs and commercial enterprises, or instead refer potential borrowers to other traditional sources of financing from banks, which offers several types of loan products. The CDFI will make referrals to banks, other lenders, or grant programs but will also offer introductory-level small business lending. Pricing and terms are variable.
Loan Pricing:
Loan
Interest Rate
Prime
+1 - 4%
Maximum loan amount
$250,000
Consumer Loans
Personal, education and emergency loans are available to enrolled citizens of the Jamestown S’Klallam Tribe age 18 or older.
Loan Pricing:
Loan
Interest Rate
3 year secured
5%
3 year unsecured
+2%
Each additional year
+1%
Loan maturity
0 – 7 years
Microenterprise Loans
Supporting Start-up and existing small businesses access capital. Eligibility for loans is determined by applicant’s ability to service the debt examining gross annual income and employment history. Repayment is secured by collateral, payroll deduction, and some are unsecured. Maximum loan size is $20,000.
Loan Pricing:
Loan
Interest Rate
3 year secured
5%
3 year unsecured
+2%
Each additional year
+1%
Loan maturity
0 – 7 years