WHY FORT KNOX?

DEFENSE RELATED BUSINESS

COMMUNITY PARTNERS

SOLDIERS & FAMILIES

FORT KNOX, A PREMIER
MILITARY INSTALLATION

Home to critical missions with global impact, including nearly all of the Army’s human capital enterprise and world-class training areas and ranges that directly enhance military readiness.

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Why Fort Knox

$5.6B

ANNUAL ECONOMIC
IMPACT

$1.3B

ANNUAL
PAYROLL

22K JOBS

SECOND LARGEST
WORKFORCE IN KY

35K+

VISITORS
ANNUALLY

8

General Officer Commands

$10M

Annual energy Savings

48K+

Retirees & Families Served

our mission

Knox Regional Development Alliance is a private-public regional alliance focused on protecting and promoting Fort Knox to increase its economic impact. KRDA collaborates with the community to provide comprehensive support for Soldiers, civilian employees, their families, and Fort Knox.

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Promoting Fort Knox

KRDA takes every opportunity to tell the Fort Knox story and advocate for support to the installation. That includes regular trips to Capitol Hill to meet with our congressional delegation.

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Fostering Partnerships

KRDA collaborates with countless businesses and organizations to build strong support for Fort Knox and grow the broader defense sector economy including the KY APEX Accelerator team pictured here.

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Connecting the Community

The Community Welcome Reception is one of many ways KRDA connects the community and Fort Knox. The annual event honors all Fort Knox senior leaders and welcomes new ones.

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Raising the Region’s Profile

KRDA seeks out opportunities to showcase Fort Knox and our region on a national stage like this visit to Washington D.C. with a delegation of community leaders.

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As a regional economic development organization, KRDA is dedicated to protecting and promoting Fort Knox to maximize its economic impact on the Greater Fort Knox Region and the state of Kentucky. Join us in driving economic growth and strengthening Fort Knox’s future.

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