A Chamber of Commerce is an association of business people concerned about improving the area in which they do business; the area in which they live; the area in which they have made their greatest investments.  Its strength lies in the number and diversity of its membership. 

Both large and small businesses from virtually every profession are represented and they influence the interests and concerns of the Chamber. 

The Chamber encourages its industries, retail and service businesses, professional offices, and community non-profit organizations to regularly identify ways to support their organization’s specific needs and to make sure that their individual views are incorporated into community decisions.   

The goals of Knox County Chamber of Commerce are to partner with the people who live here to promote the local economy by attracting new enterprises and maintaining a healthy business environment, to encourage excellence in education, to create an environment which nourishes new ideas and creativity, and to assume a leadership role in southeastern Kentucky.

The Chamber serves as the voice of business in the Knox County area and as an advocate for a quality community.

 The members are the Chamber.  The more members the Chamber has, the better its representation in the overall community.  It accomplishes collectively what no other business could do alone, and is only as strong as members allow it to be, through their support.  It is through this support that the committees are formed to advance the programs and projects that will benefit the community.  With combined expertise and a desire to succeed, a Chamber and its members create an atmosphere where community and business growth are inevitable.