1. 2017 Economic Census Update
Tennessee State Data Center Data User Conference
November 18th, 2016
Presented by:
Andrew W. Hait
U.S. Census Bureau

2. 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

3. 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

4. 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

5. Economic Census Schedule – 3 Dates to Remember
Jan 15
Economic Census
program launches with
advance 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

6. 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…

7. Content Changes
NAICS updates – See the NAICS web site ( ), including the Federal Register Notices ( )
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

8. 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

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

10. Questions

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