• About the Chamber

  • Founded in February of 1916, we have proudly served our members and the community for more than 100 years!  Knox County is unique in our vast array of businesses that call Central Ohio home.  The geographical center of Ohio is located right here in Knox County, the Village of Centerburg to be exact.  Our location is attractive for businesses, experiences, and living in a rural yet vibrant community.

    We welcome individual investors, home-based companies, and small and large corporations.  Like all chambers, we offer many services and benefits to assist our investors.  Every community has a chamber of commerce and their role in connecting people and promoting commerce is vital in our community and beyond.

    Please visit our website often for information and invitations.  Stop in our office located in the historic CA&C Depot at 501 South Main Street in Mount Vernon, Ohio.

    The Knox County Chamber of Commerce serves all of Knox County and our neighbors beyond our county lines.  How may we assist you and your business?  Let us know and we look forward to meeting you!

    Carol Grubaugh, IOM

    Executive Director

     

  • STAFF

    Carol Grubaugh, Executive Director

    Carol Grubaugh joined the Knox County Chamber of Commerce in 2000 and has served as Executive Director since December 2009. She received her Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration with a major in Organizational Leadership from the Mount Vernon Nazarene University. Carol is a also a graduate of Institute for Organization Management (IOM).  She is a member of Rotary Club of Mount Vernon, serves on various committees/boards in the community, and has a passion for her Chamber work. Carol and her husband, Greg, reside in Mount Vernon.


    Debbie Ruggles, Programs and Financial Manager

    Debbie joined the Chamber in April 2018 as Program Coordinator. Debbie serves as the Chamber's representative to the Knox County Safety Council, is a member of the Kiwanis International and serves on several committees in the community. Debbie resides in Mount Vernon with her husband, Cliff.

  • BOARD OF TRUSTEES

    The Board of Trustees serves as the policy-making body of the Chamber.

    Its members represent the business and professional leadership of the community.  

    Meet the Board of Trustees

    Executive Board

  • Steve Oster, Chair

    Knox County Board of

    Developmental Disabilities

  • Denise Conway, Executive Board

    Conway's Danville Pharmacy

     

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    Noelle Jordan

     Executive Board

    Brown Family

    Environmental Center

  • TBD, Chair-Elect

    Company

     

     

     

  • Don Divelbiss,

    Executive Board

    Divelbiss Corporation

     

     

  • Zach Green

    Executive Board

    Knox Public Health

  • Nick Blanchard, Treasurer

    Park National Bank

     

     

  • Joe Walsh

    Executive Board

    Fredericktown Chevrolet

  • Upcoming Events

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  • BOARD OF TRUSTEES

  • Alice Hutzel-Bateson

    Knox Community Hospital

  • David Alley

    Schafer Driveline

     

  • Jeremy Abrams

    Kidwell & Cunningham

  • Justin Holt

    Options Plus Furniture

  • Mike Copley

    CES Credit Union

  • BOARD OF TRUSTEES

  • Brock Ross

    Killbuck Savings Bank

  • Jeff Gottke
    Area Development Foundation

  • Jill Ballenger

    Happy Bean Coffee Shop

     

  • Maxwell Leaning

    Paragraphs Bookstore

  • BOARD OF TRUSTEES

  • Chris Pete

    Ariel Corporation

  • Jeff Lavin

    Knox County Career Center

  • Julie Brodie

    Kenyon College

  • Michelle Turner

    Dean's Jewelry