Lord James Balch
In 1874, a band of S'Klallams under the leadership of Lord James Balch had raised $500 in gold coin and purchased a 210-acre plot on the shores of Dungeness Bay. The settlement was named Jamestown in honor of Lord James Balch.

From the Dance Plaza House Post Carvings - Dale Faulstich, Lead Carver and Designer.
Assistant Carvers: Nathan Gillis and Ed Charles. Volunteer carvers: Harry Burlingone and Don Walsh.



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S'Klallam Tribe

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Sequim, WA 98382
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Economic Development Authority (EDA)


The Economic Development Authority (EDA), was formed in 2005 as a political subdivision of the Jamestown S’Klallam Tribe.



The EDA was created to oversee the businesses owned by the Jamestown S’Klallam Tribe and develop additional enterprises to assist the Tribe in becoming economically self-sufficient.


The Objectives of the EDA:

  • Achieve self sufficiency.
  • Provide quality governmental programs and services.
  • Preserve, restore and sustain our Tribal heritage.
  • Full service and care for our Elders.
  • Employment of our Tribal members.
  • Educational and training opportunities for our youth.

The Economic Development Authority oversees the business divisions of JKT Development, Inc.:

  • JKT Construction
  • Jamestown Excavating
  • Jamestown Homebuilding
  • Jamestown Information Technologies




Jamestown S'Klallam EDA Board of Directors:

Jack Grinnell - Chairman

Celeste Dybeckl - Vice Chairman

Matt Adams - Secretary/Treasurer

Linda Ruffcorn - Member

Jamestown S'Klallam EDA Staff:

Douglas Sellon Executive Director

Ben Neff - EDA Operations / IT Division Manager

Wanda Becker - Receptionist


Doug Sellon, Wanda Becker, Ben Neff

Contact the EDA:

Phone: 360-683-2025
Fax: 360-683-9583


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Carlsborg, WA 98324

   
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