The Bedford Area Chamber was pleased to join Dr. A.J. LaBarbera, formerly LaBarbera Family Chiropractic, as he announced his merger with Tuck Chiropractic Clinic, located in Roanoke.  Under the Tuck Chiropractic Clinic name, he looks forward to continuing service to Bedford areas. 

A formal ribbon cutting by the Chamber on Thursday, January 20th, followed a well-attended open house hosted by Dr. LaBarbera, more commonly known in Bedford as “A. J”.  Refreshments from Duchess Bakery were enjoyed by the large number of attendees.  Chamber President Susan Martin and City Manager Charles Kolakowski opened the event with congratulatory remarks on Dr. LaBarbera's new venture.  Drs. LaBarbera and Tuck welcomed the attendees and told of an interesting coincidence that led to this partnership.  Both “A. J”. and Dr. Tuck's fathers were also chiropractors.  Dr. LaBarbera is proud to display a framed photo of the ribbon cutting performed when his father opened his practice on Washington Street in Bedford, which "A. J." used as his office until three years ago when he moved to his current location at 1 Cedar Hill Courte, Suite D in Bedford City.

Joined by his staff, Mrs. LaBarbera, Dr. Tuck and Tuck’s Marketing Director Suzanne  Barnette in the photo, Dr. LaBarbera is pictured at center with scissors.  Also pictured are Chamber President Susan Martin, City Manager Charles Kolakowski, and the following Board Members:  Chairman Terry Wood (Boxley), Vice Chair Anita Lowe (Bedford Memorial Hospital); and Ron Robey, AFLAC. 

Thank you to our Chamber Ambassadors who lend so much support to our Chamber events:  Phil Waugh, Max International; Susan Myers, ServPro, and Bill Moss, Xango.

 Other Chamber members in attendance included:  Scott Carter, American Bank; Christy and John Ferrante, Otter Peaks Alpacas; Doug Harrington, Premier Limousine; Jane Boney, Our Health magazine; Reagan Flaherty, Shentel; and Marietta Salyer, VEC.