The U.s. Census And Your Business

As you are certainly aware, the 2010 U.S. Census is currently underway. The Census counts every resident in the United States, and is required by the Constitution to take place every 10 years.

The Census helps communities receive more than $400 billion in federal funds each year for things such as: hospitals; job training centers; schools; senior centers; bridges, tunnels and other-public works projects; and emergency services. The data collected by the census also help determine the number of seats each state has in the U.S. House of Representatives.

Of more relevance, the Census will provide detailed data to help your business effectively:

• Analyze local trends.

• Make informed business decisions, from marketing and capital spending to merchandising and work force decisions.

• Understand your customers’ demographics and needs.

• Select business, store or facility locations.

• Make long-term and forward-looking business decisions.

Therefore, we encourage you to support the 2010 U.S. Census. According to the Census Bureau, “it's not just good for business; it's good for the whole community.”

For more information about the U.S. Census visit: http://2010.census.gov/2010census/index.php

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