How An Acurate Count in Census 2010 Affects Your Business
For every 1 person who is not counted the community looses around $1300 in Federal
funding. That is $1.3 million for every 1000 persons not counted yearly and $13
million over the 10 year period that decennial Census data will be used.
A Thriving Community Means Thriving Business
- Federal dollars coming into the community enhance the quality of life in your community.
- Better public schools, after care programs, subsidized community programs, affordable housing and health care services; all translate into more disposable income in the hands of your customers, which can be used to consume your goods and services.
A Well-funded Community Means a Better Business Environment
- Federal dollars coming into the community will improve police and fire departments, infrastructure, transportation, and work force training.
- Your business will directly benefit from enhancements in these services.
Accurate Census Data Affects Your Business Decisions
- Business decisions such as where to build new stores, where to offer sales or market new products are made based on data gathered by marketing departments which rely heavily on Census data. Human Resources departments rely heavily on Census data as well to make labor market assessments.
- Accurate census data will allow you to understand the demographic and economic makeup of your customers, which allows you to better target your services, while knowledge of the labor market will help you recruit the best talent and keep your business on the right side of Equal Opportunity Employment.
Accurate Census Data Affects Your Voice in Government
- Census data is used to determine local representation in the legislature. Undercounting results in under-representation for your community.
- Moreover, accurate Census data regarding population and economic statistics in your community will provide your elected officials the data to support their fight for the much needed refinements of business policies and laws.
CARIBBEAN-AMERICAN COMPLETE COUNT COMMITTEE AT WORK:
 
After Roxanne Valies, addressed the Lauderhill Regional Chamber of Commerce members on the benefits of the Census,
John Beckford, Executive Director of the Chamber, selects the winning raffle ticket for a Holiday Gift Basket provided
courtesy of the Caribbean-American Complete Count Committee.
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