MainStreet Oceanside's Gumaro Escarcega Talks Business with Patch

Gumaro Escarcega, a native San Diegan who worked in North San Diego County for seven years, became the new program manager at MainStreet Oceanside in February and he discusses the future of Oceanside with Patch.

Patch: What is your vision for downtown Oceanside?

Escarcega: My vision for downtown Oceanside is (for it) to become a place where our residents, tourists, military and business community can come together to experience a great downtown. 

Patch: What are your goals for Oceanside now that you are the new main street program manager?

Escarcega: My goal is to develop and implement the Main Street “four point approach” to get the businesses active in the district.  

The “four point approach” consists of the following committees: Promotion, Design, Economic Restructuring and Organization Committee.

I am looking for volunteers that have a passion for their downtown to serve on these committees. I'm here to improve relationships with our local partners and leaders of our downtown.  

Patch: How will SpringHill Suites hotel affect downtown Oceanside?

Escarcega: Springhill Suites will bring tourists to our downtown that may have never seen our unique businesses and attractions. Furthermore, the hotel will bring a different demographic that will find Oceanside to be a great destination for family vacations.  

Patch: What are your ideas about the Artists Alley Design?

Escarcega: Our Design Committee will be looking to revitalize Artists Alley.

Our idea is to bring it back to life by adding more lighting and landscaping and recruit local artists to do monthly art shows that will highlight the local talent in the area and possibly recruit businesses that will support the arts in our community. 

Patch: How do you imagine Oceanside to look in 5 years from now?

Escarcega: In five years, I imagine downtown Oceanside as a destination where everyone that visits our eateries, shops, hotels and service providers can have a great time.  

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