Response to the 2017 Economic Census was due on June 12th. Businesses who have not yet responded are now receiving past due notices with instructions on how to comply and get assistance. Response is required by law.

The data businesses provide is compiled into official statistics that are available for companies to use for planning and decision making. The Economic Census asks for the following information by location:

• Employer Identification Number
• Physical location
• Primary business activity
• Sales, receipts, or revenue
• Employment and payroll
• Industry-specific questions

Information for respondents