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2002 Economic Census
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Economic Census main page Key Dates in the 2002 Economic Census
December 2001 Large multi-unit companies receive form NC-9901, 2001 Report of Organization, to complete, as well as information about the upcoming census.
  Small companies may receive a classification form (NC-99023 or NC-99026)
January 2002 Beginning of period for which census data are collected
Mid 2002 Industry-by-industry sample forms become available on the web, to help companies plan for reporting.
Fall 2002 Beginning of publicity for 2002 Economic Census
November 2002 Very small companies receive census forms.
December 2002 Most Companies receive census forms.
On-line Help Desk and toll-free help line become available.
February 12, 2003 Due date for return of census forms
Early 2004 Advance Report, with national totals for industry groups is first report from the census.
2004-2005 Other reports published, including Industry Series, Geographic Area Series, and Subject Series. See publication schedule.