Economic Census Data You Can Use at business.census.gov

In December, [insert number for your area or industry] businesses in [area or industry] will receive 2007 Economic Census forms from the U.S. Census Bureau. Federal Reserve Board Chairman Ben Bernanke has called this census "indispensable to understanding America's economy."

Taken every five years, the Economic Census "assures the accuracy of the statistics we rely on for sound economic policy and for successful business planning," said Bernanke.

There are a lot of interesting facts from the last Economic Census, available about our [area or industry] at business.census.gov. Examples there illustrate how the data are used by local businesses for marketing and planning, as well as by government agencies and researchers.

Watch for Your Economic Census Form

Chances are, yours is one of the [insert number for your area or industry] businesses in [area or industry] that will receive a 2007 Economic Census form from the U.S. Census Bureau in December. Forms go to all but the very smallest businesses in this tally done once every five years.

The forms ask for basic information like your location, employment, payroll, and sales by type of product or service. Businesses that receive a form are required by law (Title 13, U.S. Code) to respond.

Businesses, communities, and governments use Economic Census data for planning and market development. Statistics are published for more than a thousand industries as well as for states, counties, cities and metropolitan areas at business.census.gov.

Federal Reserve Board Chairman Ben Bernanke has called this census "indispensable to understanding America's economy."

America Needs Business Numbers

Late last year, [insert number for your area or industry] businesses in [_area or industry_] received 2007 Economic Census forms from the U.S. Census Bureau. Businesses that receive a form are required by law (Title 13, U.S. Code) to respond.

Businesses with more than one location to report appreciate the fact that they can file electronically, copying and pasting information from their own spreadsheets. For more information or help completing the form, see the Census Bureau's business help site at www.census.gov/econhelp or call 1-800-233-6136.

Economic indicators we use every day -- like the Gross Domestic Product, monthly retail sales, and producer price index -- all depend on the Economic Census for continued accuracy. The data are also used by businesses, both large and small.

So, if yours is among the millions of businesses that received an Economic Census form in December -- fill it out. Send it in.

America needs your numbers.

Economic Census Forms are Due February 12

The U.S. Census Bureau today reminded millions of U.S. businesses that time is running out for returning 2007 Economic Census forms. Businesses that received forms are required by law to respond. The forms are due by February 12.

Commerce Secretary Carlos M. Gutierrez calls answering the Economic Census "an act of good corporate citizenship." The Fed's Ben Bernanke calls the census "indispensable" and adds "returning your economic census form helps us all."

Meeting the February 12 deadline saves the government time and money. But businesses running out of time can get help with their form, or even request a 30-day extension, at the Census Bureau's business help site at www.census.gov/econhelp or call 1-800-233-6136.

Counting American Business.   Charting America's Progress.

2007 Economic Census
U.S. Census Bureau
Department of Commerce
Washington, D.C. 20233-6100
 
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