Owner of Big Mixx’s, Jamie Barrett at his news location at 100 Philosopher’s Terrace
Big Mixx’s, a popular black owned barbershop that serves a diverse clientele in Chestertown, has moved from Kent Plaza Shopping Center to 100 Philosopher’s Terrace in the old Allstate Insurance office — next to Ellen’s Coffee Shop.
The Grand Opening is Tuesday, April 15 at 10 a.m.
“I got the new building on April 1st and we open up on the 15th,” said Big Mixx’s owner, Jamie Barrett. “I had a lot of help from family, friends and a lot of volunteers. I hope this will be a lot better location for me to get more business.”
Barrett and his army of volunteers broke land-speed records transforming the drab insurance office into a vibrant showcase hair salon with four chairs, a separate styling room, ample retail space and a pleasant sitting area, which has also served as a popular meeting place in all of the Big Mixx’s locations over the last 20 years.
Big Mixx’s offers a substantial inventory of hair products and Barrett says he plans to hire more people. He currently has two employees.
Barrett said he was forced to move in a hurry after Kent Shopping Center’s owner, The Cordish Companies, went back on a promise to relocate him in the former Black Eyed Susan’s storefront, just a few doors down from the Rite Aide, until they could permanently provide a space for him next to Roses.
The ACME is expanding into Big Mixx’s now empty space and also Parts Plus, which was relocated to the old Dollar Tree location next to Procolino Pizza.
Barrett said that a representative from Cordish insisted he had asked for a smaller space, but Barrett said he made it very clear to Cordish early on that he was perfectly happy to take the former Black Eyed Susan’s location temporarily. Instead, Barrett was given until April 15 to vacate the shopping center.
Barrett said he will be more than ready when the doors open on Tuesday and plans on having a small celebration at a later date to thank the people who helped him relocate.
Stephen Meehan says
Editor,
Congratulations Jamie Barrett for being foresighted in making this bold move. The Plaza’s loss is definitely downtown’s gain by bringing commerce to a property that has been vacant for some time and helping to make the downtown plaza fully subscribed.
Ron Jordan says
Jamie, congratulations on you new move. It is great to have another “black owned business” downtown. Your move and your business is a testament to your belief in yourself and your clients belief in you in the services you render. Also, you give rise to others within the community of color that they too can provide services to our community and make a difference in owning their own business.
Continued success in all your endeavors,
Ron Jordan
Chestertown Maryland
John Mann says
Editor,
Mixx provides excellent haircuts and he loves to talk about the Ravens. What more could you ask for? I look forward to my first haircut in his new location.