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Built to Connect: Highlights from the 2025 Plan NH Fall Conference

This past Wednesday, September 17, professionals from across New Hampshire gathered in Concord for the Plan NH Fall Conference, centered around the theme: Built to Last: Reducing Impact, Maximizing Performance. On the surface, this may sound like a technical conversation about sustainable materials or energy-efficient buildings, the event delved much deeper. Through five engaging speakers, the conference explored the human, environmental, and community dimensions of designing spaces that truly stand the test of time.

Nancy E. Smith – CEO, GrowSmart Maine

Nancy Smith opened the day with a powerful reminder of how the pandemic reshaped our sense of place. She spoke about the loss of “third places”—parks, libraries, and gathering spots—and how essential they are to mental health and community life. Through storytelling, she challenged us to design spaces that foster human connection and trust. In a unique moment, she asked attendees to write haikus about connection, sparking spontaneous conversations and reminding us that design is ultimately about people.

Emma Sabella – Senior Waste Reduction Consultant, CET

Emma Sabella shared practical, inspiring solutions for reducing construction and demolition (C&D) waste. Representing the Center for EcoTechnology, she outlined how deconstruction—carefully dismantling buildings to salvage materials—can save money, support reuse outlets, and divert tons of waste from landfills. Emma emphasized that CET’s technical assistance is free, thanks to USDA funding, and shared real-world examples of adaptive reuse and smart material recovery. Her message: sustainability starts with planning, and there’s value in what we might otherwise throw away.

David Webb – Commercial Sales Lead, ReVision Energy

David Webb brought the conversation into the world of clean energy and building performance. Representing ReVision Energy, he highlighted practical ways to integrate renewable systems into commercial and residential projects. He also addressed barriers communities face—such as access to incentives and understanding evolving technologies. His session emphasized that reducing environmental impact isn’t just about new construction, but also retrofitting existing buildings with systems that are efficient, affordable, and scalable.

Matt O’Keefe – Energy Efficiency Coordinator, Unitil/NH Saves

Matt O’Keefe offered insight into how local utilities and programs like NH Saves are helping to improve energy performance across New Hampshire. He spoke about accessible energy efficiency measures for homes and businesses, and how smart design choices today can lead to lasting savings. By breaking down technical programs into clear, actionable steps, Matt helped demystify energy upgrades and showed how they can align with both sustainability goals and local economic development.

Joe Knapik – Technical Director, RPF Environmental

Joe Knapik provided a sobering but necessary perspective on worker health and safety in construction and environmental projects. With decades of experience in industrial hygiene, Joe reminded attendees that sustainability must include the people doing the work. He raised awareness about mental health challenges in the trades and emphasized the importance of managing hazardous materials safely. His call to action was clear: protect the workers, not just the materials. True sustainability is both environmental and human.

The 2025 Plan NH Fall Conference was a reminder that strong communities are built on connection—between people, places, and purpose. It reflected TFMoran’s focus on creating thoughtful, sustainable solutions that truly serve the communities we help shape. We are always proud to be a sponsor of Plan NH!

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Blasting Off to the Stars with TFMoran at AerospaceFest 2025!

TFMoran is proud to sponsor AerospaceFest 2025, hosted by the McAuliffe-Shepard Discovery Center in Concord, NH on Friday, September 19, 2025. This exciting industry night celebrates innovation in aerospace and aviation, bringing together professionals, educators, and future leaders in the field.

This year’s event will feature special guest Dottie Metcalf-Lindenburger, a retired NASA astronaut, geologist, and educator. Guests will enjoy a keynote presentation by Dottie, offering a firsthand look into the experience of space travel and what it takes to reach the stars. Attendees will also have the opportunity to meet and network with her during an exclusive meet-and-greet session.

The evening includes access to the Discovery Center’s exhibits, delicious appetizers, and showings of the newest planetarium experience: Asteroid: Mission Extreme.

TFMoran is committed to supporting STEM education, innovation, and workforce development in New Hampshire and beyond. We’re proud to sponsor events like AerospaceFest that inspire the next generation of engineers and connect today’s professionals with the pioneers shaping the future of aerospace and aviation!

Whether you’re an aspiring engineer, an industry veteran, or a visionary partner, AerospaceFest 2025 offers a unique opportunity to engage, learn, and collaborate!

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TFMoran Sponsors Bedford PTG’s 9th Annual Color Blast Fun Run

TFMoran is proud to again sponsor the Bedford PTG‘s 9th annual color blast run held on Sunday, June 1st. Dylan Cruess, TFMoran’s COO, participated in this event with his family, and they all had a great time!

The PTG Color Blast is a 2-mile family-friendly Fun Run/Walk to support the Bedford Schools. Participants can run or walk and throughout the course are color stations where they are “blasted” with color powder. There was music played, and water stations spread throughout the course as well.  At the very end you can expect to look like a colorful rainbow and reward yourself with a sweet treat from the Kona Ice, Travelin’ Tom’s or Crumbs on Cambridge food trucks!

TFMoran loves supporting the Bedford PTG to help raise funds for the PTG’s mission of providing students, staff and families enriching activities in schools and our community.

TFMoran is proud to be a gold level sponsor for this event. As always, we had a BLAST participating!

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TFMoran Sponsors Nashua PAL’s 34th Annual Golf Classic 2025: Fore the Kids!

TFMoran is proud to sponsor a tee hole for the Nashua Police Athletic League (PAL) 34th Annual Golf Classic on Wednesday, June 4, 2025. The mission of Nashua PAL is to positively impact over 2,000 youth in the Greater Nashua area by offering programs centered around education, physical activity, and leadership development. They work on fostering positive connections between police officers of the NPD, community members, and young people across Nashua. PAL is committed to instilling values such as self-determination, confidence, ambition, teamwork, and respect—values that resonate deeply with our team at TFMoran.

The tournament will take place at Overlook Golf Club in Hollis, NH, and promises a day of fun, with breakfast provided by Pressed Café, a 50/50 raffle, a table raffle with exciting prizes, lunch by Texas Roadhouse, and, of course, a fun day of golf!

TFMoran’s tee hole sponsorship will directly support the Youth Safe Haven Afterschool and Summer Program, providing snacks to children in the program. Open to youth ages 7-18, the Youth Safe Haven program is free to any child who is attending school, exhibits positive behavior in the community and at home, and is eager to become an active, engaged member of their community. Nashua PAL Youth Safe Haven is dedicated to empowering local youth through educational, activity-based, and leadership initiatives, helping them build the skills and confidence they need to succeed!

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TFMoran Sponsors Hopkinton and John Stark Regional High School’s FIRST Robotics Team OzRam 1922

TFMoran is sponsoring Hopkinton High School and John Stark Regional High School’s FIRST Robotics Team OzRam 1922 for the 2025 Season. The team consists of students from Weare, Henniker, and Hopkinton, participating in the global FIRST Robotics Program. Each season, the team builds a robot from materials including mechanical gears, motors, and software to compete with other regional and worldwide teams in the yearly FIRST Robotics Challenge.

This program relies on financial sponsorships to support team activities. Sponsorship allows the team to attend local, regional (and hopefully international) events, update components for their robots, equip their lab, and help promote STEM!

Best of luck this season, OzRam 1922!

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TFMoran Sponsors City Year New Hampshire’s 25th Anniversary Gala!

City Year New Hampshire is a nonprofit organization dedicated to empowering students and schools, while also cultivating the next generation of civically engaged leaders who can bridge divides. AmeriCorps members from City Year provide critical support to K-12 students, classrooms, and entire schools. Partnering schools see up to two to three times greater improvement in English and math assessments, and students who engage more with AmeriCorps members show significant growth in their social, emotional, and academic skills—helping them excel in school and become active contributors to their communities.

2025 marks 25th anniversary of the Starry Starry Night Fundraising Gala, a remarkable event that unites community members, business leaders, advocates, and service champions for a memorable evening in support of the vital work City Year’s Student Success Coaches are doing for students and schools across New Hampshire. The evening will feature a silent and live auction, dinner, and an inspiring program that highlights City Year’s transformative impact in the community and beyond.

TFMoran is honored to sponsor this incredible organization that is shaping the future by helping students thrive and creating a brighter, better tomorrow.

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TFMoran Sponsors Bedford High School’s FIRST Robotics Team, Red Storm 509

TFMoran is proud to sponsor Bedford High School’s FIRST Robotics team, Red Storm 509. FIRST, which stands for: “For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology”, is a global nonprofit organization that prepares young people for the future through inclusive, team-based robotics programs. These programs, available to students from PreK – Grade 12, ignite a passion for science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) by providing hands-on learning experiences.

At BHS, Red Storm 509 members are guided by mentors who help them embody FIRST’s Core Values as they research, fundraise, design, build, and showcase their robots in competitive challenges. This process fosters teamwork, self-confidence, and collaborative problem-solving skills that will serve students well in the future.

By sponsoring Red Storm 509, TFMoran is excited to support a program that not only sparks students’ interest in STEM but also opens doors to educational and career opportunities, setting them on a path toward a brighter future! Red Storm 509 will take their 2024 robot, Crescendo, to competitions across New England, aiming for a spot at the 2025 FIRST Championship in Houston, Texas, this April!

Let’s Go Red Storm 509!

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TFMoran Sponsors The Palace Theatre “Forever Emma” Golf Classic

TFMoran was a proud sponsor of the Palace Theatre “Forever Emma” Golf Classic, which supports the Forever Emma Scholarship Fund. Established in memory of Bedford, NH resident Emma Bechert. The fund aims to provide opportunities for children to engage in the arts.

The tournament was held Friday, September 20, 2024 at the Passaconaway Country Club in Litchfield, NH. It featured a shotgun start in a scramble format, along with a lively 19th hole reception, lunch, and an awards ceremony.

TFMoran sponsored the “Beat the Pro” contest, where teams had the chance to compete against Matt Anderson, PGM I , Passaconaway’s Golf Pro, for prizes from the club. A special thank you to Matt for his invaluable support in making “Beat the Pro” a successful fundraiser!

The TFMoran team included Dan Blais, Senior Project Manager from the Stormwater Department; Doug Blais, from the Palace Theater and Southern New Hampshire University (SNHU); Ken Nivison, from SNHU; and Stephen Oberto, Assistant Golf Coach at Campbell High School

The TFMoran team emerged victorious in the contest, finishing an impressive 10 under par!

The TFMoran team extends our gratitude to the Palace Theatre for championing children’s theatre, the arts, and for organizing such a fantastic event.

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TFMoran Sponsors Friends of Aine 12th Annual Kid’s Try-Athlon

TFMoran sponsored the 12th Annual Friends of Aine Kids Try-Athlon, held Sunday, August 11th at Bedford High School. This community event now attracts over 300 racers, along with hundreds of spectators and volunteers. All event proceeds support bereavement services offered at the Friends of Aine Center for Grieving Children & Families.

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TFM Sponsors Annual NHCIBOR Summer Mixer

The NHCIBOR annual summer mixer was held on Thursday, August 8th at Birchwood Vineyards in Derry, NH. TFMoran was a platinum sponsor of the event. Attendees enjoyed networking, appetizers, refreshments, a silent auction, and the Annual NH CIBOR Cares Recognition Awards.

All proceeds from the silent auction benefit NH CIBOR Cares, a charitable organization that provides assistance to various organizations and individuals in need during emergency situations.