The Columbia Mom Verified
A Mom-Approved Local Business List
Connecting Howard County Moms and Families to the Best Local Businesses Since 2025
The TCM Verified Difference
With Us⦠Business is Personal
All TCM Verified businesses excel in every expectation of a modern business, but they also go the extra mileβ¦
Each business completes a video interview, so you can meet the people behind the goods and services.
The HOCO Community-First Guarantee
TCM Verified is not pay-to-play.
We refuse to compromise our standards. Each business upholds our TCM Verified Standards. No Exceptions.
The Verification Process
To earn TCM Verified status, businesses complete a five-point process focused on what matters most to Howard County families.
Only businesses that meet our standards of quality, professionalism, and a community connection are invited to join the TCM Verified Directory.
1) STANDARDS
We review each businessβs website and social media to ensure they meet our TCMV Standards. (Get our Pre-Verification Checklist here!)
2) REVIEWS
We check that each business has at least 15 public reviews with an average rating of 4.0 stars (80% or higher)
3) CREDENTIALS
We verify any legally required business or trade licenses so you donβt have to wonder.
4) INTERVIEW
Every business completes a short video interview with the owner or local manager.
5) APPROVAL
Verified businesses pay a fee for research, platform improvements, and annual listing maintenance.
