ittle Rock is the capital and the largest city in the State of Arkansas. The Metropolitan Statistical Area (MSA) had a population of 724,385 people in the 2013 census estimate. Little Rock derives its name from a small rock formation on the south bank of the Arkansas River. The name comes from la Petite Roche (French: “the little rock”). The “little rock” was used by early river traffic as a landmark and became a well-known river crossing. The “little rock” is across the river from “big rock,” a large bluff at the edge of the river.
There have been two ships of the United States Navy named after the city, including USS Little Rock.
Little Rock is the headquarters for some of the largest and most recognizable non-profit organizations in the world. These including Winrock International, Heifer International, the Association of Community Organizations for Reform Now, Clinton Foundation, Lions World Services for the Blind, Clinton Presidential Center, Winthrop Rockefeller Foundation, FamilyLife, Audubon Arkansas, and The Nature Conservancy.
Major corporations headquartered in Little Rock include Dillard’s Department Stores, Windstream Communications and Acxiom.
Major employers throughout Little Rock include the following: Arkansas Blue Cross and Blue Shield, Baptist Health Medical Center, Entergy, Dassault Falcon Jet, Siemens, AT&T Mobility, Kroger, Euronet Worldwide, L’Oréal Paris, Timex, Metropolitan National Bank, Bank of the Ozarks, Rose Law Firm, Fidelity National Information Services, Nuvell Financial Services, Central Flying Service, Dassault Falcon Jet. large brokerage Stephens Inc.and UAMS.
One of the largest public employers in the state with over 10,552 employees, the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) and its healthcare partners — Arkansas Children’s Hospital and the Central Arkansas Veterans Healthcare System—have a total economic impact in Arkansas of about $5 billion per year. UAMS receives less than 11% of its funding from the state. Funds generated from Its clinical services (64%), grants and contracts (18%), philanthropy and other (5%), and tuition and fees (2%) support UAMS.
The Little Rock port, designated as Foreign Trade Zone 14, is a river port with a large industrial business complex. International corporations such as Danish manufacturer LM Glasfiber have established new facilities adjacent to the port in recent years.
Little Rock Arkansas has many nonprofit organizations that raise money and perform deeds for people in need. For instance, an organization that uses its revenues to feed the homeless or educate children is a non-profit. The organization receives revenue by soliciting donations from the community or selling items to raise money for the cause.
Nonprofits do not operate in an effort to build wealth or revenue for the benefit of the owner, directors or shareholders. The main goal of a non-profit is to generate funds and volunteer assistance to help further its chosen cause. A non-profit organization can also act as a publicity vehicle to bring more attention to an issue in the community.
Nonprofit organizations help communities by providing volunteer work and money to complete needed projects. Because the organization is tax-exempt, it does not have to pay taxes on the money it raises.
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