Chamber Ambassadors serve as liaisons between the Chamber, the membership and the business community. Their mission is to serve as the extended arm of the Knox County Chamber of Commerce highlighting our services, benefits, and volunteering at Chamber events.

Laurie Gallwitz of Park National Bank is our current Ambassador Chair. If you are interested in becoming a Chamber Ambassador, contact Laurie at laurie.gallwitz@parknationalbank.com or the executive director of the Chamber, Carol Grubaugh at carol@knoxchamber.com. The Ambassador form/application may be found by Clicking Here. The form provides additional details and instructions.

Annual Awards Dinner is held each year in March at Kenyon College Lowry Center in Gambier, Ohio. More than 500 people attend and 12 awards are presented as we honor 30 nominees for their achievements.

Click here to view the Award Criteria.

The process for submitting nominations and selecting three final nominees for each award is as follows: 

• In October, the entire membership will be sent a link for an electronic form asking for nominations. Each member business has a voice and are encouraged to nominate fellow Chamber members and their business or individual for the various award categories. It will include instructions and deadline to submit.
• In November, the Chamber’s Board of Trustees and Ambassadors gather to review all nominations that were submitted by the deadline. They will actively discuss and vote by secret ballot. The top three nominees will be contacted and announced.
• In December, the primary contact for each Chamber member will be emailed a link to cast their vote. Awards are ordered and the staff works diligently in preparing for this exciting gala. It’s the largest event in Knox County and we invite you to experience the Annual Awards Dinner in March.

April, July, and October are the months for the Business Boost. Bring a stack of business cards for a true networking event. Everyone will be moving around the room participating in a fun networking exercise.   Promote your business and find your next customer!

August is our annual Educators Breakfast. Business leaders and educators from pre-school to higher learning come together to kick off the academic year with introductions of school superintendents, directors, college and university presidents, and educators new to Knox County.

Educational Training and Keynote Speaker sessions are held two to four times per year. Held locally in Knox County, these professionals provide convenient and informational topics for you and your business.

July is the annual Knox County Junior Fair Breakfast. All proceeds are given to the Junior Fair Awards Program which honors all the youth for their dedicated work in participating at the fair.

Knox County Safety Council is a program of the Ohio BWC, and is facilitated by The Knox County Chamber of Commerce.

The goal of the Knox County Safety Council is to increase safety awareness and promote greater interest in the prevention of occupational accidents and disease.  Meetings are the third Wednesday each month with featured speakers addressing issues of on-the-job safety.  Visit the Chamber's website calendar for month meeting details.

Do you have an interest in serving in volunteer or leadership roles? 
Do you want to learn more about Knox County?
Do you want to expand your potential?

Leadership Knox is designed to identify, nurture and promote future and existing leaders in Knox County. The program develops informed and committed leaders by providing participants with an understanding of the critical issues affecting Knox County and beyond. Leadership and stewardship capabilities will be developed to assist in resolving these issues with an emphasis on Knowledge, Skills Enhancement and Trusteeship.

Join Leadership Knox

• Click here to download Leadership Knox Application
• Click here to download Leadership Knox Brochure

Also, alumni of the Leadership Knox program may serve on the steering committee. This fun and interactive committee facilitate the modules and create the agenda. If you are a LK alum and interested in serving on the next steering committee, email programs@knoxchamber.com for details.

February, May, and November are months for Power Hour. Topics are designed to bring information by an expert in their field to help your business be efficient and compliant. Have a topic suggestion? Let us know.

Spring Swing Golf Outing is held on the Thursday prior to the Memorial Day weekend. This fun-filled event is a great opportunity to meet people and promote your company.  Sponsorship and volunteer opportunities are available. 

WorkDev is a team of professionals in Knox County collaborating on ways they can help businesses and job seekers make connections and advance skills and knowledge. The Chamber is a member of this group and works together to offer workforce solutions, training, and exposure to local careers for area students.

For more information about any of these opportunities contact the Chamber office or email programs@knoxchamber.com.