In November and December, more than 4 million American businesses, including 48,000 telecommunications 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 businesses.
| What Businesses Need to Hear…and When | |
| Sep-Oct 2012 | The Economic Census has information that benefits your business, at business.census.gov. |
| 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, 2013 |
We’ve created a special Web page at business.census.gov to tell you about the Economic Census, and provide statistics you can use to assess and grow your business operations.
More at Business.census.gov