Economic Census Begins in November

| October 6, 2012 | Comments

In November and December, more than 4 million American businesses, including 130,000 construction businesses, will receive 2012 Economic Census forms. Responses to the questionnaire are required by law (Title 13, U.S. Code), to be returned by February 12, 2013.

Every 5 years, the Economic Census develops a comprehensive portrait of American business, from the national to the local level. Timely and accurate data are vital to effective public policy and important to your publication and your readers.

What Businesses Need to Hear…and When

Nov-Dec 2012: Watch for your form – coming to most businesses in mid-December
Jan 2013: Complete your form. Your industry / community is counting on you
Feb 2013: Economic Census forms are due February 12

We’ve created a special Web page at business.census.gov to tell you about the Economic Census, and provide statistics they can use to assess and grow their business operations.

Learn more on October 11 at 1pm EST at a webinar designed for organizations like yours. Get the details at business.census.gov/webinar. You can contact the Economic Census outreach staff at 1-877-790-1876, or e-mail us at econ.2012@census.gov

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