Census Business Builder (CBB)
Census Business Builder (CBB)
The Census Business Builder (CBB) is a suite of services that provide selected demographic and economic data from the Census Bureau tailored to specific types of users in a simple to access and use format.
Webinars
View our webinars on using various features and functions of CBB.
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WebinarBuilding a Better Business Plan Using Free Census DataCome celebrate "Small Business Week" and learn how to make a data-driven business plan using key economic data and data tools in this webinar.
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WebinarUsing Census Business Builder to Find New Markets and OpportunitiesJoin this webinar to identify new markets for expansion using Census Business Builder.
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WebinarUsing Census Data: A Case Study & Data Tools Walk ThroughThis webinar is part 1 of 6 in a series to help data users discover Census data related to people, places, and the economy.
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WebinarNew Enhancements of the Census Business Builder (CBB)This update will feature a new enhancement that will allow users to evaluate declared disaster areas and their impacts.
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WebinarCounty Business Patterns & Census Business BuilderThis webinar will provide an overview of County Business Patterns (CBP) and a demonstration of Census Business Builder (CBB).
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WebinarEcon Census Island AreasThis webinar will provide an overview of the Economic Census of Island Areas, conducted every five years, which profiles U.S., national and local economies.
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WebinarCensus Business Builder (CBB) v5.0 DemonstrationJoin us as we demonstrate the features of Census Business Builder (CBB) v5.0.
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WebinarTop 3 Tools TourWatch this webinar to learn how to access frequently requested statistics using three of the U.S. Census Bureau’s top data tools.
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WebinarYour Business by the Numbers: Census Business BuilderLearn how to access statistics on the characteristics of customers in your market and businesses in your industry.
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WebinarData Summit: CBB for Small Business Retailers & Service EstablishmentsThis webinar will teach you how to access the CBB suite of services, which provides selected demographic and economic data tailored to specific types of users.
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WebinarAccessing Quarterly Workforce Indicators in Census Business BuilderIn July 2018, basic data from the QWI at the state and county levels was added to both the Small Business and Regional Analyst Editions of CBB in version 2.4.
Data Gems
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Data GemHow to Utilize CBB to Analyze the Economic Effects of DisastersOctober 11, 2024Assess disaster impact on local businesses, supply chains, and more for FEMA Disaster Declaration (DR) areas.
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Data GemHow to Build Customized Industry Groups and Geographic AreasMay 27, 2024Dive deeper into how to use Census Business Builder to for your specific business analysis needs and how to generate a tailored business report.
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Data GemLocate and Analyze your Customers and Market with CBBMarch 30, 2023Learn to select and visualize variables for your industry which enable you to evaluate ideal locations, learn about your customer base, and more.
Related Information
Page Last Revised - August 21, 2025