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The Government's First Trust & Safety Team

During a recent Facebook Live conversation, we talked about the Census Bureau’s Trust & Safety Team and what we can all do to help combat misinformation and disinformation and protect the 2020 Census. Watch the video to hear more and learn how our partnerships with tech companies are advancing our efforts.
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Are You Up to the Challenge?

The Census Bureau is challenging you to help ensure a complete and accurate 2020 Census count in your community. Our new Response Rate Challenge toolkit encourages leaders in every town, city, and state to challenge their communities to improve upon their 2010 Census response rates in 2020. Explore the toolkit to find ideas and resources for launching a challenge in your community and get started today.
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Take the 2020 Census Pledge

You can inspire others to help shape the future. Tell everyone—your friends, family, neighbors and co-workers—why you’ll complete the 2020 Census and why it’s important that they respond too. Download one of our pledges, or customize your pledge, to share with your friends and followers on social media.
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Looking for 2020 Census resources?

Check out our new 2020 Census Community Benefits Toolkit.





2020 Census Language Support

To help you answer the census, translated web pages and guides will be available in 59 languages other than English, including American Sign Language, as well as guides in Braille and large print. Download language materials on our Language Support page.

National Partners and Supporters

Hundreds of thousands of organizations and individuals are supporting the 2020 Census. Now on our website, see some of the national organizations that have committed to encouraging their networks to respond to the census.

Recent Releases & Events

Data and Technology Making an Impact in Communities

Economic Census Data for Island Areas

2020 Census Starts in Alaska

Census Bureau Unveils 2020 Census Ads

New Content on 2020census.gov in 59 Languages

Census Statistics Used to Plan Healthy Food Programs for Low-Income Households

In Student Housing, Off Campus or with Parents, College Students Count

Street Addresses are Simple, Right? Not in Puerto Rico

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Application for Civil Surgeon Designation

02/03/2020 12:00 AM EST

Agency Information Collection Activities; Revision of a Currently Approved Collection: Application for Civil Surgeon Designation

For more information, please visit our USCIS Federal Register Announcements page.

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Making mobile payments? Protect yourself from scams. by Lisa Lake Consumer Education Specialist, FTC Using mobile payment apps like CashApp, Venmo, or Zelle can be a convenient way to get quick cash to your family and friends. But remember the first rule of sending money, whether you’re using an app or money wiring service: Be sure you know who’s on the receiving end. Otherwise, you might lose the money you sent — and then some. Read more > Tax Identity Theft Awareness Week starts today by Seena Gressin Attorney, Division of Consumer & Business Education, FTC Ready for tax season? If you’re not ready for tax identity thieves and IRS imposters, you might not be. But breathe easy. Today is the start of Tax Identity Theft Awareness Week, and we’ve got lots of easy ways to learn how to recognize scams and help protect yourself from fraud. Read more >

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Export Opportunities "Expand Your Market in Two Untapped Yet Growing Economies in Eurasia - Azerbaijan and Georgia!" Webinar

UNITED STATES-AZERBAIJAN CHAMBER OF COMMERCE   AMERICA GEORGIA BUSINESS COUNCIL "Expand Your Market in Two Untapped Yet Growing Economies - Azerbaijan and Georgia"   February 4, 2020, 9 - 10 a.m. ET $50 per participant     The U.S. Department of Commerce invites American exporters to learn about the Certified Trade Mission to Azerbaijan and Georgia in April 2020. This webinar will discuss market opportunities and challenges as well as logistics of the Certified Trade Mission. Companies interested in joining the Certified Trade Mission will receive additional information on registration and costs. ======================= The SBA is now on Instagram - @SBAgov Did you know the U.S. government is the largest single purchaser of goods and services in the world? Every year, it awards more than $500 billion in contracts. Of those prime contracts, the federal government must set aside 23% for small businesses. SBA provides several programs to help small businesses win federal contracts. Get started with our contracting guide.  Learn more Government Contracting Networking Opportunity The U.S. General Services Administration is hosting its first ever Federal Acquisition Service Training Conference in Atlanta on April 14 - 16. You will have the opportunity, as an attendee and/or exhibitor, to engage with more than 3,000 federal contracting professionals and officials. There's also a training event that will help you navigate the federal procurement marketplace.  Learn more 2020 Small and Medium-sized Enterprise Vision: Japan Insight David Glaccum, Associate Administrator for SBA's Office of International Trade The U.S.-Japan Trade Agreement and U.S.-Japan Digital Trade Agreement went into force in January. Businesses can work with SBA and Resource Partners to take advantage of reduced costs and new market access. Learn more Get Inspired: Small Business Success Story Reynolds Welding & Fabrication has grown steadily, building a loyal customer base since Jerado Reynolds founded the company in 2005. The Connecticut-based business, owned by Jerado and his wife Joyce, now has more than 15 workers. Reynolds Welding & Fabrication builds stairs, rails, structural beams, and columns throughout the region.  Read Reynolds Welding & Fabrication's story SBA and FDIC Updates Money Smart Modules The SBA and the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation have released two updates to the popular Money Smart for Small Business curriculum. The updated modules focus on banking and credit. They are available for SBA Resource Partners, financial institutions and economic development organizations.  Learn more How to Choose Productivity Software That Empowers Employees Only 34 percent of workers in the U.S. say that they’re fully engaged at work, an increase from past years. This still leaves a lot of room for employers to improve. The software your small business uses to collaborate with employees can make a major impact on their engagement and productivity.  Learn more