U.S. Government Sends Out 2012 Economic Census

NATIONAL REPORT -- The U.S. Government has sent out its 2012 Economic Census to 4 million businesses, including convenience store retailers.

The 2012 Economic Census is the government's official five-year measure of American business and the economy.

According to the government, any business receiving the 2012 Economic Census must respond by Feb. 12. To offer assistance with filling out forms, or to report data online, retailers can visit www.econhelp.census.gov. To learn more about the census, visit www.census.gov/programs-surveys/economic-census.html.

In addition, the U.S. Government will offer further assistance for business owners by hosting a webinar at 1 p.m. Eastern time on Jan. 24. For more information about the webinar, visit www.business.census.gov/webinar.