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.
Take the PledgeLooking 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
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Agency Information Collection Activities; Revision of a Currently Approved Collection: Application for Civil Surgeon Designation
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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.
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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.
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| Export Opportunities "Expand Your Market in Two Untapped Yet Growing Economies in Eurasia - Azerbaijan and Georgia!" Webinar |
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UNITED STATES-AZERBAIJAN CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
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AMERICA GEORGIA BUSINESS COUNCIL
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"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.
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The SBA is now on Instagram - @SBAgov
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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