22 December, 2020
Congratulations Extended from Hopkinton Chamber of Commerce
Hopkinton - The Hopkinton Chamber of Commerce is pleased to extend its congratulations to two familiar and respected local leaders who were recently elected to the Board of Directors of the 495/MetroWest Partnership.
Norman Khumalo, Hopkinton’s Town Manager, and Estela Shingleton, Bank Manager for Webster First Federal Credit Union’s Hopkinton branch, were elected to the organization’s Board of Directors at its meeting of December 2nd, for terms to begin in 2021.
“The entire community applauds the selection of Norman and Estela,” according to Cristina Morrissiey, President of the Hopkinton Chamber of Commerce and Vice President, Area Relationship Manager for UniBank. “We are confident that they will both be strong advocates for the town’s and region’s economic interests,” she added.
“We are thrilled to welcome Norman and Estela to our board,” said Jason Palitsch, Executive Director of the 495/MetroWest Partnership. “Hopkinton is a fast-growing, vibrant community that is home to some of the region’s most important businesses and economic engines. With Norman and Estela joining our board, we will benefit from their important perspectives on both Hopkinton’s municipal government and its business community.”
“I have always been a strong believer in the power and potential which arise from effective partnerships,” said Khumalo. The 495/MetroWest Partnership understands how partnerships work and I am pleased to represent Hopkinton on its Board of Directors,” Khumalo added.
On her selection Shingleton said that, “I am proud to join a group of regional business government leaders who play an effective and important role in a wide range of issues, all with the goal of strengthening ties between the public and private sectors.”
The 495/MetroWest Partnership, headquartered in Westborough and serving 36 cities and towns across the region, is a unique public-private collaboration with businesses, municipalities, and other stakeholders focused on creating an environment that prepares for and cultivates sustainable growth. The Partnership focuses on providing coordination, education, and advocacy for solutions to regional constraints and limited natural resources. Its Board of Directors is comprised of representatives of area municipal governments, businesses, environmental organizations, planning agencies, higher education institutions, chambers of commerce, and other stakeholders.
