Below: Dr. Temple and Dr. Venable Celebrate Succession with a Ribbon Cutting at the Bellows Falls Facility
Friday, May 16th at Temple Chiropractic – After more than 46 years of dedicated service to the Bellows Falls community, Dr. Vernon Temple transitioned his chiropractic practice to new ownership. A trusted name in Vermont health care, Dr. Temple’s legacy of compassionate, expert care will continue through the capable hands of Dr. Taronté Venable, a highly trained and deeply committed board-certified chiropractic neurologist.
When asked about his experience with and intentions to continue working with Dr. Temple, Dr. Venable stated that he is “excited to continue working with such an accomplished chiropractor, who has so much wisdom to share regarding maintaining not only a successful practice but also delivering favorable outcomes for various types of musculoskeletal ailments.” Dr. Venable is committed to maintaining Temple Chiropractic’s name and reputation for excellence while expanding access to various modern approaches to care to the local communities in southern Vermont and south-western New Hampshire.
“I truly look forward to the transition of ownership at Temple Chiropractic. Under the direction of Dr. Venable, I believe that this change will allow the office to continue to provide excellent chiropractic to our community.” said Dr. Temple with an air of both ease and excitement. “We are so pleased to have a doctor with so much experience in patient-centered healthcare. Dr. Venable focuses on helping patients understand and actively participate in their own health and well-being. Dr. Venable also brings an impressive skill set and fresh energy to the practice, along with a deep respect for the values and relationships that have sustained Temple Chiropractic for four decades.”
This transition reflects both a personal milestone and a broader economic challenge facing rural communities across Vermont and beyond. Known as the “Silver Tsunami,” a wave of aging baby boomer business owners are reaching retirement age. Across New England and New York, more than 200,000 small businesses are poised for ownership change, yet only 17% have succession plans in place. Without intervention, this wave threatens local jobs, health services, and the character of our downtown economies.
This successful transition was supported by the BDCC, Vermont Professionals of Color Network (VT PoC) and the Liberation Ecosystem (formally known as the Vermont Releaf Collective) which together helped match resources with a new generation of business leaders who reflect the changing demographics and values of the region. Consultation and guidance was provided by the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP), Vermont Small Business Development Center (VSBDC) and the Vermont Small Business Law Center (VSBLC).
