(CSi) – A group of investors have purchased the Jamestown Sun building, to partner with a brewery crew. (Cover photo: Founding members of Drift Prairie Brewing Company of Jamestown.)

Nick Bruns, co-owner of Grainline Investments with Kent Sortland, said the brewery will be housing about 7,250 square feet of the more than 14,000-square-foot building, and The Jamestown Sun will rent about 2,000 square feet for its operations. Another 2,000 square feet of usable office space also will be available. The group is waiting now for an architect’s plan, hoping to also make the brewery into a community meeting space.

Food options and drink options, are being looked at, to make it a spot for community gathering.

JSDC business development director, Corry Shevland says in addition to the City of Jamestown and Stutsman County, other incentives from the state Ag Products Utilization Commission could be available for the brewery.

The Jamestown Stutsman Development Corp. (JSDC) Board of Directors unanimously approved a Flex PACE interest buydown funding request of more than $68,500 to Grainline Investments LLC with the funds to be used toward the purchase of The Jamestown Sun building.

With approval from the Jamestown City Council and Stutsman County Commission, the city of Jamestown’s share will be more than $54,800 with Stutsman County’s share being more than $13,700.

Owner Tim Perkins said, the building will be used to house the staff of Premium Property Management LLC, He said staff has continued to grow and a larger office is needed to operate the Premium Property Management business more effectively.

Premium Property Management manages apartment units, single-family houses and storage units.

The group is looking to a January 2023 opening, contingent on obtaining supplies, equipment, and passing inspections, and any unexpected developments.