🎉 Jackson's New Michaels Opening Is A Big Deal, Here's Why! 🎉

Happy Sunday Jackson!
So we all know how people in Jackson are—some will be excited about Michael’s while some others will complain. But at the end of the day we all stand to gain!📈 

In Today’s “HubCity Newsletter”!

• Why Michael’s Opening Is A Good Thing! 😇

• There Are Some Negatives Of This Store Opening.💔

• Opportunities For Small Businesses & Entrepreneurship 💵

• Weekly Events For Kids 🛝

• Weekly Events For Families 🎡

Read Time: 3 - 5 Minutes

And here we go!

So a new wave of excitement has started to ripple through the hub city as we get closer and closer to the official opening of Michaels. Michaels is North America’s largest provider of arts, crafts, framing, floral wall decor and merchandise. 🧵 This will bring a treasure trove of creative opportunities and also promises a significant positive impact on the local economy. 🏘️

Jacksonians should see this as an indicator of the growth and prosperity that is being built up in the region. After the closure of Bed Bath & Beyond, many residents were left wondering what will fill the void. Luckily the wait is almost over!  This retail powerhouse got its start in 1973 in Irving, Texas and come this July it will officially be adding the hub city to its 1,252 store locations that span a whopping 49 states. 

🌟What are the benefits?🌟

• 🧑‍💼 Jobs: On average Michael’s employees between 30 and 70 employees at most locations. 

• 💲 Pay: The pay tends to average out between $13 and $18 per hour.

• 💥 Impact: The overall impact of new stores in a city is mostly positive by providing jobs, stable employment and contributing to overall economic stability.

Michaels' diverse range of products appeals to a broad customer base, including arts and crafts supplies and home décor items. This not only attracts local residents but also draws in visitors from neighboring areas, boosting foot traffic and encouraging spending in other nearby businesses. 

In order for a brand like Michaels to make a move into the hub city it truly signifies the confidence they have in the city!  

It indicates the following: 

• Michael’s Sees Growth Potential! ✨

• Consistent Consumer Demand! 🔼

• It Shows Other Brands That Jackson is a vibrant and promising market worth investing in. 🏬

This combined with Michaels’ commitment to community engagement and involvement adds another layer of positivity to its impact.  Through sponsoring local events, partners with schools for art education programs, and supports charitable initiatives.

Now as we all know, nothing comes without some drawbacks!  So everyone get ready for more bad drivers in the columns area! 😂

🛑What are the drawbacks?🛑

• Increased congestion in the Vann Drive/Columns area! 🚦 

• Employment practices that large retailers are known for such as low wages and lack of benefits. 🏥 

• And finally the biggest challenge will be against small and independent craft stores in the area. 🧶 

While the economic benefits of Michaels' presence are significant, it's essential to acknowledge potential challenges or concerns that may arise.  This could be seen as the perfect opportunity for many small businesses to innovate, diversify their offerings, and provide unique experiences to customers.

Michaels' upcoming opening in Jackson represents a beacon of economic growth, job creation, and community enrichment. It symbolizes all the progress and hard work that will give way to many new opportunities, and help the flourishing retail landscape. As the hub city continues to draw in eager residents who anticipate browsing through aisles of creative inspiration, the city looks forward to the positive impact Michaels will bring to its vibrant tapestry of businesses and community life.

Opportunities For Small Businesses & Entrepreneurship 💵

We will end this on a positive note because there are more upsides than downsides when it comes to Michael’s setting up here. Especially for small business owners who make their own products.

• Michael’s is primarily focused on crafting! This means that many more opportunities will be present for those looking to learn or make their own products.

• It opens the door for crafting related events.

  Think of events like: Local Comic-Cons, Kids-Con, Sci-Fi events, Renaissance Fairs or Festivals, Anime Expos, etc.

• People Pay Big Money For These Custom Costumes! People pay between $200 and $1200 for these custom costumes for these events.

• Talented Local Artists and Local Designers Benefit! This is often the perfect time for local crafters, designers, makeup artists etc to finally get to show off their talents!

Lastly most people don’t know this but one of the biggest reasons Michael’s is expanding is because they are currently competing with Etsy. In 2023 Michael’s launched their marketplace called “MakersPlace” which gives sellers in the handmade goods space another outlet to sell their products outside of Etsy. Now anyone in Jackson will have easier access to creating products and selling them locally as well as globally using “MakersPlace”!

Alright now we always look forward to your feedback so please take a brief moment and let us know if you found this week's newsletter informative, helpful or useful with the poll below. 😊 

Ok that is all from us this week! We can’t wait for you to read next weeks newsletter and see all of the events we found for you! But until then we wish you and your family another Happy Sunday!

Here’s your curated list of weekly events happening in and around the Hub City! ❤️ Monday, May 20th - Sunday May 26

Monday, May 20th

Casey Jones Craft Camp 🎨
Date: Monday, May 20th
Time: 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
Location: Old Country Store
Price: Free
Ages: Preschool (3 -5 Years Old) Adult Supervision Required

Murder Mystery: Solve Cold Case Murder Files 🪦 
Date: Monday, May 20th
Time: 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM
Location: Beech Bluff Recreation Center
Price: Free Entry ($2 Pizza Slices & $2 Drink Refills)

Tuesday, May 21st

Junior Team Tennis (Player/Parent Info Meeting) 🎾
Date: Tuesday, May 21st
Time: 6:00 PM
Location: Jackson Tennis Center Pavilion
Price: Free (Summer League Meeting)
Ages: 8 - 18 Years Old

Popsicles In The Park
Date: Tuesday, May 21st
Time: 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM
Location: Conger Park 
Price: Free (Complimentary Hot Dog Dinner)
Event Hosted By First Methodist Church

Wednesday, May 22nd

Story Time At The Museum! 📖 
Date: Wednesday, May 22nd
Time: 10:30AM - 11:30 AM
Location: Old Country Store
Price: Free
Ages: Preschool (3 -5 Years Old) Adult Supervision Required

Thursday, May 23rd

Children’s Music Therapy With Maggie 🎹 
Date: Thursday, May 23rd
Time: 3:15 PM - 4:30 PM
Location: We Rock The Spectrum (Developmental Learning Through Music)
Price: Free
Age: Under 4 & up to 8 Years Old (Adult Must Be Present.)

Monday, May 20th

Casey Jones Craft Camp 🎨
Date: Monday, May 20th
Time: 10:30AM - 11:30 AM
Location: Old Country Store
Price: Free
Ages: Preschool (3 -5 Years Old) Adult Supervision Required

MHDS Steak Night @ Redbones 🥩 
Date: Monday, May 20th
Time: 5:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Location: Redbones
Price: $8.99 6oz Steak (Every $8.99 Steak & Drink Purchase = $1 Donation)
Goal: To Raise Awareness For Mental Health. Donations Will Go To Mental Health & Departmental Services (MHDS)

Murder Mystery: Solve Cold Case Murder Files 🪦 
Date: Monday, May 20th
Time: 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM
Location: Beech Bluff Recreation Center
Price: Free Entry ($2 Pizza Slices & $2 Drink Refills)

Tuesday, May 21st

Junior Team Tennis (Player/Parent Info Meeting) 🎾
Date: Tuesday, May 21st
Time: 6:00 PM
Location: Jackson Tennis Center Pavilion
Price: Free (Summer League Meeting)
Ages: 8 - 18 Years Old

Popsicles In The Park
Date: Tuesday, May 21st
Time: 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM
Location: Conger Park 
Price: Free (Complimentary Hot Dog Dinner)
Event Hosted By First Methodist Church

Live Music In The Delta With Lindsey Russell 🎸 
Date: Tuesday, May 21st
Time: 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
Location: Old Country Store (In The Delta Room)
Price: Free

Wednesday, May 22nd

Wednesdays In The Woods (Meet At The Taylor Circle Parking Lot)🌲 
Date: Wednesday, May 22nd
Time: 8:00 AM
Location: The Trials At Union University (Look For The 5 Flags)
Price: Free (Parents Feel Free To Bring Your Kids, Pet Or A Friend!)

Story Time At The Museum! 📖 
Date: Wednesday, May 22nd
Time: 10:30AM - 11:30 AM
Location: Old Country Store
Price: Free
Ages: Preschool (3 -5 Years Old) Adult Supervision Required

Thursday, May 23rd

Yarn Adventure Truck at theLOCAL
Date: Thursday, May 23rd 
Time: 12:00 PM - 6:00 PM (Felted Soap Class Starts @5PM)
Location: Grinning Soul Crochet 
Price: Free Entry (Prices Vary For Available Merchandise.)

Friday, May 24th

Job Fair (Cool Careers Await!)
Date: Friday, May 24th
Time: 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM
Location: 288 Parkstone Place, Jackson, TN
Event Hosted Manpower of Jackson, Brownsville & Lexington

AMP Concert Series: Stacy Mitchhart
Date: Friday, May 24th
Time: 7:30 PM - 9:00 PM CDT
Location: The AMP 91 New Market St
Price: Free

Saturday, May 25th

Escape The City - Jackson, TN
Date: Saturday, May 25th
Time: 10:30 AM (Game Can Take Up To 3 Hours To Complete.)
Location: 1848 Old Humboldt Rd, Humboldt, TN (Outdoor Style Escape Room Scavenger Hunt.)
Price: $60 Per Group + $1 Fee (Up To 6 Players)

Exit 56 Blues Fest
Date: Saturday, May 25th
Time: 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Location: Brownsville, TN
Price: Free Entry (Food and Event Price Vary)

Sunday, May 26th

Exit 56 Blues Fest
Date: Sunday, May 26th
Time: 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Location: Brownsville, TN
Price: Free Entry (Food and Event Price Vary)