Knox County Area Development Foundation

The Mount Vernon City Council approved seeking an Ohio Department of Transportation grant for road improvements aimed at easing truck traffic near Heartland Commerce Park.

Maxwell Leaning has been named Economic Development Coordinator by the Knox County Area Development Foundation.

The Mount Vernon City Council discussed creating a new community development and public information officer position at its March 9 meeting.

Street parking and sidewalks on East Vine Street, between South Gay Street and South Main Street, will be closed for construction from December 15, 2025, at 6:00 AM until December 29, 2025, at 5:00 PM.

The Area Development Foundation (ADF) of Knox County has been recognized at the 2025 Ohio Economic Development Association (OEDA) Annual Summit in Akron, Ohio.

The Mount Vernon City Council advanced plans for economic development incentives during its meeting on May 12.

The Knox County Area Development Foundation (ADF) and the Knox County Land Bank have announced the appointment of Sam Filkins as their new President, effective immediately.

The Knox County Area Development Foundation and the Knox County Land Bank have appointed Sam Filkins as president of both organizations.

The Knox County Land Bank Board of Directors is scheduled to receive updates on Heartland Commerce Park and various grants at its meeting on Thursday.

The Area Development Foundation is proud to announce the appointment of Emily Shipley as the Downtown Experience Coordinator.

Two dozen Knox County high school seniors have begun a five-week journey that could lead to the start of rewarding manufacturing careers immediately after graduation.

Knox County WorkDev's Healthcare Career Expo was held at Centerburg High School and Middle School on October 25th and the Knox County Career Center on October 31st, reaching over 450 students.

The Kiwanis Club of Mount Vernon is excited to partner again with Gault’s Plaza Cleaners in its annual Coats for Kids drive.