In November and December, more than 4 million American businesses, including 2,100 businesses in the Las Cruces metro area, 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 your organization and businesses in your area. The census bureau has created a page at business.census.gov that will notify your business about the upcoming Economic Census as well as information and statistics that can help assess and grow your business.
Key Dates to Remember:
Sept-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
