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February 11, 2013
Have You Returned Your Economic Census Form? Deadline is Today

WASHINGTON — All businesses have option to file on paper or electronically

WASHINGTON — Have you submitted your business’ 2012 Economic Census form? If yours is among the 4.2 million U.S. businesses that received said form, you are required by law to respond by the deadline: today, Tuesday, Feb. 12.

All businesses have the option to file on paper or electronically. For more information or help completing the form, see the Census Bureau’s business help site at econhelp.census.gov or call 800-233-6136.

Federal Reserve Board Chairman Ben Bernanke has called this census “indispensable to understanding America’s economy.” Taken every five years, the Economic Census “assures the accuracy of the statistics we rely on for sound economic policy and for successful business planning,” he says.

The first 2012 Economic Census reports are slated for release in December.

October 29, 2012
Previewing the 2012 Economic Census

WASHINGTON — Recipient dry cleaning businesses have until Feb. 12 to submit completed form

WASHINGTON — This fall, U.S. dry cleaning and laundry businesses will receive 2012 Economic Census forms from the U.S. Census Bureau. Selected companies receive forms in October, but most will get them in December. The deadline for submitting the completed form is Feb. 12, 2013.

Federal Reserve Board Chairman Ben Bernanke has called this census “indispensable to understanding America’s economy.” Taken every five years, the Economic Census “assures the accuracy of the statistics we rely on for sound economic policy and for successful business planning,” he says.

There are a lot of interesting facts from the last Economic Census available about laundry and dry cleaning businesses at business.census.gov. Examples there illustrate how Census Bureau economic statistics are used by local businesses for marketing and planning, as well as by government agencies and researchers.

To preview the forms, visit census.gov/econ/census/smallbiz/forms_info.html.

July 12, 2010
Fed Seeks to Expand Small-Business Lending

WASHINGTON — The Federal Reserve Bank is exploring new ways to boost lending to small businesses and startups, Fed chairman Ben Bernanke told a conference of small-business associations, lenders and regulators this morning.

“Making credit accessible to sound small businesses is crucial to our economic recovery,” Bernanke says. “More must be done.”

October 22, 2009
Despite Rosy Analysis, Drycleaners Still Feel the Squeeze

CHICAGO — Last month, Federal Reserve chairman Ben Bernanke announced that the recession has likely come to an end, but drycleaners across the country reported declining sales for September, as well as the third quarter of 2009, according to a recent AmericanDrycleaner.com StatShot survey.

October 20, 2009
The Economy Is Still in Recession, Drycleaners Say

CHICAGO — Last month, Federal Reserve chairman Ben Bernanke announced that the economy had resumed slow growth, meaning that the recession has come to an end. “Main Street,” however, disagrees: Asked, “Based on your experience, do you believe that the recession has come to an end?” an overwhelming 86.5% of drycleaners answered “No,” according to the most recent Wire survey. Just 7.7% said that the economy is improving, and 5.8% answered “Don’t know.”

October 17, 2007
Economic Census to Tally Drycleaning Industry

WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Census Bureau will send questionnaires to an estimated 42,000 laundry and drycleaning businesses next month, launching its 2007 Economic Census. Businesses receiving forms are required by law to respond by Feb. 12, 2008.

Performed every five years, the census measures industry output in all sectors and geographic areas. The report is a “cornerstone” of U.S. economic statistics and offers source data for Gross Domestic Product (GDP) numbers and other economic indicators.