The much-anticipated opening of Jamestown Pizza King, LLC is set for Veterans Day, Nov. 11, 2024, bringing a beloved Indiana tradition back to the community.
Located at 49 W Main St., Jamestown Pizza King reintroduces a cherished local dining option with the assistance of the Boone County Economic Development Corporation (Boone EDC) and its 180 Makeover grant program.
The 180 Makeover grant enabled critical renovations for the reopening, covering essential improvements such as plumbing, HVAC, ventilation, and exterior painting. Jamestown Pizza King owners faced challenges with the building’s infrastructure, including the absence of a main water source.
According to owner Michelle Standeford, “Bringing the Indiana Tradition of a Pizza King back to Jamestown was the primary goal.
Pizza King had a presence in Jamestown for over 20 years and served the community with a great need. Without the Boone EDC, Jamestown and the 180 Makeover grant, this building would be sitting partially complete and still not able to serve the community.”
“Jamestown is excited to welcome another restaurant to serve our community and surrounding areas. The Makeover 180 program has been a valuable opportunity for revitalizing our downtown, and it’s been rewarding to see those who embraced it breathe new life into our historic buildings,” says Shane Childress, Jamestown town council president. “We’re deeply grateful to Boone EDC and our Clerk-Treasurer for their dedicated support in guiding business owners through each step to ensure the grant process was successful. Jamestown appreciates the hard work and collaboration from everyone involved.”
Jamestown Pizza King’s reopening is eagerly awaited by community members who remember its original location and by local teens seeking accessible employment. Standeford shared her excitement about creating jobs for young residents, noting, “We are overwhelmed with the positive response and eagerness to open, as well as the number of local teens that have asked to be employed.” Embracing inclusive
employment, the restaurant will also be a second-chance employer, welcoming those in recovery and those overcoming other challenges.
“We are thrilled to support the revival of Pizza King in Jamestown,” said Jessica Schwarz, Vice President of Economic Development at Boone EDC. “This project embodies our mission of building vibrant local economies and quality of life through accessible, community-centered businesses.”
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