Barbara Gomez this week's speaker

Gomez

Barbara Gomez, the new executive director of MainStreet Roswell, will speak to the Roswell Rotary Club this Thursday about the program.

Gomez has served as MainStreet Roswell executive director since Aug. 1.

“This organization is vital to not only the community of Roswell, but most especially the downtown Roswell district,” she said. “MainStreet Roswell is considered an arm of economic development and is charged with providing economic vitality, organization, promotion and design to the downtown district.

“We apply for grants to provide revitalization of facades and to build new outdoor areas to bring economic vitality. We have submitted a grant to help construct the upcoming Great Blocks area ‘Market Place walk’ and should know soon if we were approved for a substantial grant for this project,” Gomez said.  

She said the downtown corridor “encompasses Main Street from Eighth Street to McGaffey, going north and south; Richardson Avenue and Virginia going east and west.

“Events on MainStreet provide promotions to shop on Main Street and tourism — events such as UFO Events in July, the Chile Cheese Festival in September and Christmas events in December. We also provide decorations on Main Street — flags for 4th of July weekend, flowers in the pots in spring, Christmas lights in the trees, and Christmas decorations on the light poles,” Gomez said.  

Prior to being selected as MainStreet Roswell director, Gomez worked for Frontier Medical Home Care for 12 years.

“Many of you may already know me or have attended one of the many events I have coordinated, such as the Baby Boomer Health & Business Expo, the BRAVE 5k (Bringing Remembrance to All Veterans Everywhere), Roswell Mud, Sweat & Tears, and many more,” she added.