Non-Profits
Overview and Outlook
The Metro Little Rock region hosts two prominent non-profit organizations, Heifer International and Winrock International. Other non-profits, including foundations and faith-based organizations, find the Metro region a low-cost alternative for operations serving a national or international constituency.
The region’s culture has a well-established history of supporting this industry cluster. Its central location and availability of trained and motivated workers is attractive to other potential non-profit organizations.
Site Selection Considerations
Sites and Infrastructure: Office space and well-supported telecommunications are available and affordable. Cost of doing business is low and manageable.
Local and state governments, communities and corporations are socially active and contribute to non-profits at a rate well above the national average.
Workforce: Well-educated and qualified workers are readily available. These workers are dedicated and generally advocacy-oriented. Quality of life is above the national average due to recognized affordable cost of living, recreational opportunities and lifestyle.
Incentives: The Metro Little Rock region can offer favorable local and state tax incentives specific to the requirements of businesses in this industry cluster.
Valuable Regional Resources
The Metro Little Rock region offers key assets that support the growth of non-profits, including:
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ACCRA cost of living index in the Metro region is below the national average
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Low cost of property and property taxes
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Local and state tax burden on corporations is most competitive
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Large base of non-profit volunteers
The resources that support the growth of established non-profit organizations like Heifer International, and Winrock International will benefit other cluster niches, including:
- Headquarters for national foundations
- Faith-based non-profits
- Non-profit support systems
Success Stories
Watch a short video interview with Jo Luck, President and CEO of Hiefer International.
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Existing Companies
Winrock International – www.winrock.org/
Heifer International – www.heifer.org/
FamilyLife – www.familylife.com