Businesses in our area have an important role to play in the official measurement of the American economy. In December 2007, more than 4 million businesses, including 14,000 businesses in the District of Columbia, will receive 2007 Economic Census forms, asking for information about business activity during calendar year 2007. Responses to the questionnaire are required by law to be returned by February 12, 2008. Results will be published during 2009 and 2010.