The Vertical Connection: Caring for Our Columbia, Maryland Community
Welcome to The Vertical Connection Carpet One Floor & Home! We're more than just a flooring store in Columbia, Maryland. We're your neighbors, friends, and biggest fans of our amazing local community. For us, being part of Howard County isn't just about business; it's about making our home a better place for everyone. Community caring is one of our most important values, and we love showing our support for the people and places that have supported us for years.
Giving back helps us build trust, strengthen friendships, and make a real difference in people's lives right here in our area. We believe that when our community is strong, everyone wins!
We Love Our Local Heroes!
Have you ever heard the saying, "It takes a village"? We believe that! A community is made up of many amazing groups that work hard to help others. Our team members are proud to be part of these groups. They spend their free time serving on boards and helping out with important local organizations.
Here are just a few of the incredible places where you can find our staff lending a hand:
- Taste of Howard County: Helping to raise money for great causes while enjoying delicious local food.
- Rotary Club of Columbia Patuxent: Working with local leaders to solve community problems.
- Pigtown Climbs: Supporting a cool organization that brings people together through climbing.
- Give a Sole a Soul: Helping provide shoes to people who need them.
- National Aquarium - Voyages: Sharing our love for marine life and conservation.
- ARC of Washington County: Supporting people with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
- Washington County Junior Football League: Cheering on our local young athletes!
- Northern Anne Arundel County Chamber of Commerce: Working with other local businesses to grow our economy.
- Howard County Arts Council: Supporting the artists who make our community beautiful and creative.
- Casey Cares Foundation: Bringing smiles to critically ill children and their families.
- LeTip of Howard County: Networking with other professionals to help each other succeed.
- Howard County Community College: Investing in the education of our future leaders.
- Soccer Association of Columbia: Kicking it with local soccer players and their families.
- Blossoms of Hope: Supporting our community through the beauty of cherry trees.
- Howard County Chamber: Connecting with businesses to make Howard County a great place to live and work.
Supporting Local is Our Passion
Why do we love shopping and supporting local? Because it helps everyone in our community! When you support a local business, you're helping your neighbors. That money stays right here in our town, helping to support our schools, parks, and public services. We are passionate about making sure our local economy is strong and healthy.
We show our support in lots of fun ways all year long!
- Celebrating the Holidays: We love spreading cheer with seasonal giving and helping organizations that make the holidays special for local families.
- Go Team! Supporting Local Sports: We are proud sponsors of youth sports teams because they teach kids about teamwork, dedication, and fun! Go team!
- Go! Carroll County Copperheads (MD Interscholastic Cycling League)
- Go! Howard County Youth Program Raiders (15U Baseball Team)
- Supporting Local Schools: We believe education is super important. We regularly support local schools and universities like Howard County Community College because they are preparing students for bright futures.
- Helping Our Healthcare Heroes: We are grateful for our local healthcare workers and hospitals. They keep our community safe and healthy, and we're happy to support their efforts.
You Can Find Us at These Awesome Community Events!
We don't just write checks; we show up! We love participating in local events, meeting our neighbors, and having fun together. It's our favorite way to connect with the community. Keep an eye out for our team at these fantastic local happenings.
Here are some of the events and organizations we are proud to support:
- The Columbia Orchestra: Helping bring beautiful music to our community.
- The Columbia Rotary: Working on projects that make a positive impact right here at home.
- Neighbor Ride: Supporting a volunteer-based service that helps seniors stay active and independent.
- Community Action Council of Howard County: Helping families in need find paths to success.
- Gilchrist's Taste of Howard County: A delicious event that supports an important local healthcare organization.
- The Santa Project of Blossoms of Hope: Making the holidays magical for local children.
- Queen Takes Book: Where's Waldo Scavenger Hunt: A super fun event that encourages reading and exploring our local shops.
- West Friendship Animal Hospital Spring Fest 2025: Celebrating our furry friends and the people who care for them!
Thank You for Recognizing Us!
We don't do this for awards, but it always feels nice when our community notices our hard work! We were so honored to be recognized for our commitment to our family and our business.
- Baltimore Business Journal - Family-Owned Business Honoree 2025: This award is special because it celebrates that we are a family working together for our community.
- Best of Howard County - Best Flooring & Carpeting Company 2022, 2023, & 2024: Thank you, Howard County! Being voted the best for three years in a row means the world to us. It tells us we're providing the great service and quality you deserve.
Thank you for being part of our story. When you choose The Vertical Connection Carpet One Floor & Home, you're not just getting a beautiful new floor. You're supporting a local business that cares deeply about making Columbia and Howard County the best place it can be. Let's continue to build a stronger community together.
