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We're sharing some important updates, upcoming events, observances, and releases from the U.S. Census Bureau.

Celebrating America's Small Businesses For more than 50 years, the U.S. Small Business Administration has celebrated National Small Business Week, which recognizes the critical contributions of America's entrepreneurs and small business owners. This year, the Census Bureau launched a special feature to help you learn more about the importance of small businesses to the nation's economy.  Use the hashtags #SmallBusinessWeek and #CensusEconData in your social media posts. Help us spread the word about National Small Business Week and Census Bureau data!  Learn More  Celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month Each year from September 15 to October 15, Hispanic Heritage Month celebrates the culture and contributions of Americans tracing their roots to Spain, Mexico, Central America, South America and the Spanish-speaking nations of the Caribbean. Learn about #HispanicHeritageMonth and stay tuned to our social media channels for more Census Bureau data and stories throughout the month. Learn More Upcoming Releases and Observances Hispanic Heritage Month: Stats for Stories Census Bureau Delivers 2020 Census Redistricting Data in Easier-to-Use Format: September 16, 2021 Small Business Pulse Survey Phase 6 Weekly Data Release, 2019 Survey of Income and Program Participation, Economic Indicators, and more: September 16, 2021 Constitution Day and Citizenship Day: September 17, 2021 2020 Census Redistricting Data and How to Find it on data.census.gov: September 21, 2021 Release Calendar Using Census Bureau Statistics Census Bureau statistics help small business owners make sound decisions by identifying potential customers and locating the competition.  Trade associations, chambers of commerce, and businesses rely on this information for economic development, business decisions, and strategic planning. Read about four real-life examples and discover useful tools to help your businesses and organizations make sound decisions. 1. Opening a New Small Business – A Bike Shop in Portland, Oregon 2. Re-evaluating an Existing Larger Business – A Utility Truck Manufacturer 3. Promoting Economic Development – A Government Grant Writer in Ohio 4. Emergency Response - Emergency Management Officials in South Florida Read More Help us spread the word about Census Bureau data.  Share this newsletter on social media or forward it to a friend. Share This About the Census Bureau We serve as the nation's leading provider of quality data about its people and economy. The Census Bureau is the federal government's largest statistical agency. We are a scientific organization focused on data. Policy-makers, businesses, and the public use our information to make far-reaching decisions.

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