Nearly 4 million businesses have received forms for the 2012 Economic Census, the US Government’s official five-year measure of American business and the economy. By law, these businesses must respond by February 12. And because recipients include many of your members, or readers, here’s some important information for them:

• Get help with forms and report online at econhelp.census.gov
• Learn all about the Economic Census at business.census.gov/webinar
• Mark your calendar for our next webinar at 1:00 EST on January 24 when you'll receive further instruction about the 2012 Economic Census and how to respond. Visit business.census.gov/webinar for more information.

Thanks for helping us inform businesses – their response really does make a difference.