Why Do Business In Knox County?

WORKFORCE

ECONOMICS AND INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT

The Knox County Area Development Foundation is an organization with rights to own land, negotiate contracts, and provide financing options. The Area Development Foundation is the lead agency in economic development. It is a diversified non-profit organization engaged primarily in two areas of business: retention and expansion of existing industries and locating new industries in Knox County.

The Knox County Area Development Foundation's board consists of financial, business, and interested citizens who are concerned with the development of Knox County. Networking throughout the county, the Foundation receives strong support from community members.

To maintain an attitude of welcoming business in Ohio, the Knox County Area Development Foundation works directly with the Ohio Department of Development's Department of Economic and Community Development.

Knox County has attractive factory sites, market proximity, an excellent rail system, skilled workers, quality resources, financial assistance, leisure activities, and a local and state government cooperating and assisting with business concerns.

For further information on available sites in Knox County, contact The Area Development Foundation at 740-393-3806, 1-800-411-4ADF(4233), or fax 740-397-5762.

LABOR

The three largest non-agricultural industries in Knox County are the service industry, manufacturing, and retail business. The strong work ethic of the employees help to maintain and build the growing economy.

Knox County offers a diverse, well-trained labor force. Workforce availability can be contributed to the excellent job training network that includes area vocational and technical schools. Employers can utilize local on-the-job and retraining resources. Traditional values such as a strong work ethic lead local employers to say they receive a day's work for a day's pay.