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The history of Arkansas began millennia ago when humans first crossed into North America. Many tribes used Arkansas as their hunting lands but the main tribe was the Quapaw who settled in Arkansas River delta upon moving south from Illinois. Early French explorers gave the territory its name, a corruption of Akansea, which is a phonetic spelling of the Illinois word for the Quapaw.[1] This phonetic heritage explains why "Arkansas" is pronounced so differently than "Kansas" even though they share the same spelling.[2] What began as a rough wilderness inhabited by trappers and hunters became incorporated into the United States as part of the Louisiana Purchase in 1803 and became Arkansas Territory in 1819. Upon gaining statehood in 1836, Arkansas had begun to prosper under a plantation economy that was heavily reliant on slave labor. After the Civil War Arkansas was a poor rural state based on cotton. Prosperity returned in the 1940s. The state became famous for its political leadership, including President Bill Clinton (Governor, 1979−81 and 1983−92), and as the base for the Walmart corporation.
The Horseracing Integrity and Safety Act of 2020 established the Horseracing Integrity and Safety Authority (HISA), for the purpose of developing and implementing an Anti-Doping and Medication Control (ADMC) Program and a Racetrack Safety Program comprised of national, uniform rules and regulations to make racing safer for both human and equine athletes and strengthen the integrity of the sport. HISA will begin implementation and enforcement of the Racetrack Safety Program on July 1, 2022. The rules and national accreditation standards were drafted by a committee of independent and industry experts and have been through a multistage consultation, stakeholder engagement and public comment process culminating in its approval by the Federal Trade Commission (FTC). HISA continues to make significant progress in bringing together industry stakeholders and independent members in various fields to usher in a new and safer era for thoroughbred racing and its athletes.
Town Of Niskayuna is a Schenectady, NY-based company in the Government sector.
The City of Kamloops includes a diverse team of ~800 dedicated employees who work collectively to advance our mission of Making Kamloops Shine. Strong financial management allows us to provide core services to Kamloops citizens, to ensure sustainable community growth, to introduce new amenities, to improve our community`s livability, and to maintain valuable infrastructure. The latest Citizen Satisfaction Survey shows that 80% of Kamloops` residents feel they receive good value for their tax dollars. The City of Kamloops serves over 100,000 residents through a wide variety of municipal services, including utilities and streets maintenance, protective services, community planning and development, financial services, social development, recreation, culture, and much more. City of Kamloops employees are guided by strong internal values and two overarching strategic plans. 1. Council`s Strategic Plan – maps out the organization`s community-focused commitments towards livability, good governance, environmental leadership, and a strong economy. 2. Corporate Strategic Plan – anchors how we work together within the corporation and lays out what we focus on through our corporate building blocks including: - Organizational Excellence Creativity and continuous improvement is embraced in the work of the City and the services provided to the community. - Focused Stewardship The City`s resources are deployed deliberately and thoughtfully, with careful consideration for future generations and our shared community and environment. - Pride in Service An inspiring organization that motivates and rewards employees for shared successes at work and in the community. - Strong Collaboration Regular and consistent collaboration is fostered across all levels of the organization, both within and between teams. - Employee Well-Being Employees are engaged, empowered, and accountable in cultivating their mental and physical health
Elk Grove is a young, modern city on the move. With a growing population of 168,000, Elk Grove is the second largest city in the Greater Sacramento region, California’s fifth largest metro area. The City’s business climate, existing and planned projects, customer base, amenities, and overall quality of life make Elk Grove THE place to put your business on the map. According to a recent survey conducted by WalletHub, Elk Grove has been ranked as the fastest growing city in California and the 11th fastest growing city in the country. At the City of Elk Grove, our top priority is your business success. Our dedicated staff of professionals is committed to providing you personalized business retention, expansion, and attraction services so your business can realize its startup, scaleup, or relocation goals. From site selection to certificate of occupancy, and everything in between, we’re ready to help, because when you succeed, we succeed. To encourage the development of new businesses and the expansion of existing businesses, the City of Elk Grove provides several incentive programs. We established these programs to enhance the City’s competitiveness in attracting and facilitating the growth of businesses, in order to help put Elk Grove on the map as a location of choice in Northern California. Our economic development team can provide you with tools and resources to put your business on the map here in Elk Grove.