The Knox County Chamber of Commerce has announced the Safety Council Meeting scheduled for January 21, 2025, which will focus on Winter Hazards. This announcement was made via a Facebook post on December 30, 2025.
According to the Facebook announcement, the Safety Council Meeting will feature insights from James DeChant, Director of the Emergency Management Agency. Registration is encouraged by January 13. Additionally, the Ohio Safety Congress & Expo is set to occur from April 16-18, 2025. The Chamber also highlighted that January recognizes important safety observances such as National Safety Month for Skiers and Snowboarders, National Radon Action Month, and National Bath Safety Month.
The Ohio Safety Congress & Expo in 2025 will be hosted by the Ohio Bureau of Workers' Compensation (BWC) at the Greater Columbus Convention Center in Columbus, Ohio. According to BWC, this three-day event will offer informative sessions, interactive exhibits, and networking opportunities aimed at enhancing safety knowledge and practices.
The Knox County Emergency Management Agency (EMA) coordinates activities to improve the county's preparedness for disasters including natural events and terrorism. The EMA aims to build an integrated emergency management system through community coordination and partnerships while maintaining an emergency operations center (EOC) to manage incidents. It organizes training and resources to ensure preparedness and seeks grants to enhance emergency response capabilities.
The Knox County Chamber of Commerce has been serving the community since its establishment in 1916 by supporting businesses in Central Ohio. According to the Chamber, it offers programs like Chamber Ambassadors and Leadership Knox and hosts events such as an annual March dinner and Spring Swing Golf Outing. The Chamber’s office is located in Mount Vernon, Ohio with Executive Director Carol Grubaugh overseeing operations.
