2017 Economic Census Update Tennessee State Data Center Data User Conference November 18th, 2016 Presented by: Andrew W. Hait U.S. Census Bureau

2017 EC Timeline Cover business conducted during CY 2017 Data collection starts early 2018 Ends late 2018 Response promotion starting now! Data dissemination starts late 2018 Ends mid-2020

Collection Changes Electronic Only – no paper forms Collection strategies Focused support Hard to reach industries Low response geographies Delayed mailing to accommodate when most businesses close their books

Economic Census – RESPONSE Steps READ – Official letter from Census Bureau and “Response Briefing” pamphlet ENTER – Economic Census website: census.gov/EconomicCensus SET UP – your online account to access your Economic Census PREPARE – your company data. Download your Economic Census worksheet to guide preparation and download spreadsheet (for multi-units) OFFER – online access to others to assist with Economic Census response NAVIGATE – through the online reporting screens to enter company data SUBMIT – your response online and confirm receipt EXPLORE – census.gov/EconomicCensus to see where your data goes and how you can use Census Bureau statistics to help your business

Economic Census Schedule – 3 Dates to Remember Jan 15 Economic Census program launches with advance email to partner organizations January 15, 2018 Mar 15 Economic Census response deadline is March 15, 2018 Feb 15 “15-minute webinar” series, to assist with Economic Census response, launches February 15, 2018

2017 Economic Census – Response Promotion Continue to work with associations, chambers of commerce, and other business organizations Strong response rates and quality reporting helps guarantee quality data for YOU What materials do you need to reach out to your businesses and customers? Hawaii use case…

Content Changes NAICS updates – See the NAICS web site (http://www.census.gov/eos/www/naics/ ), including the Federal Register Notices (http://www.census.gov/eos/www/naics/federal_register_notices/fedregister.html ) Increased implementation of North American Product Classification System (NAPCS) Geography – Data for the full list of Places (no more Economic Places) plus other changes New dissemination system

2017 NAICS – Selected Changes Split Crude Petroleum Extraction and Natural Gas Extraction Combine Household Cooking, Refrigerator/Freezer, Laundry, and Other Major Appliances Combine Department Stores and part of Discount Department Stores Combine Warehouse Clubs and Supercenters with other part of Discount Department Stores Combine Electronic Shopping, Electronic Auctions, and Mail-Order Houses Breakout Nanotechnology R&D

Summary Making the Economic Census quicker, easier, cheaper Quality response = Quality data YOU can play a role! Stay tuned for more information

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Thank You Contact me at: andrew.w.hait@census.gov (301)763-6747