Look Out For the 2007 Economic Census Forms

In December, more than 4 million American businesses received 2007 economic census forms. If your firm was one, please take the time to fill these out. Every five years, the Census Bureau conducts a comprehensive measurement of business and industry. The census forms provide critical information on the nation’s economy, including small and medium business information. Economic census data provides figures that businesses need when they consider expanding to new markets.

in more than 1000 industries will be asked to report information on employment, payroll and the value of goods and services sold. Those companies receiving forms are required by federal law to respond and forms must be returned by February 12, 2008 to the US Census Bureau. For information and links to sample forms, please visit www.business.census.gov.