Hearing:
The Importance of Accurate Census Data to Small Business
Formation and Growth
Subcommittee on Economic Growth, Tax, and Capital Access (Committee on Small Business)
Thursday, June 20, 2019 (10:00 AM)
2360 RHOB
Washington, D.C.
Every 10 years, the U.S. Census Bureau is constitutionally mandated to count every person in the
nation and the next one is less than one year away. Census data is the basis for allocating federal
funding and businesses are more dependent on Census data than any other sector. Trade
associations, chambers of commerce, and businesses rely on this information for economic
development, business decisions, and strategic planning. Specifically, census data helps identify
potential customers and employees, business locations, where to target advertising, and what
should be offered in different communities. New technology and emerging apps also heavily rely
on precise and accurate data from the Census. In the 21st century information age, having access
to the right data and information is crucial for the success of many small businesses. The hearing
will provide an overview of the census and why accuracy is critical to small firms and emerging
industries. Members will hear from a variety of witnesses about how they use census data to
make strategic decisions that can help them grow and hire.
Witnesses
Mr. Darrin Conroy
Library Director, New York Small Business Development Center, Albany, NY, on behalf of *Testifying on behalf of the New York Small Business Development Center
- Witness Statement
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06/20/2019 at 02:17 PM
- Witness Truth in Testimony
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06/20/2019 at 02:17 PM
Mr. James Whittier Parker
President, Riverview Studios, Bordentown, NJ, on behalf of *Testifying on behalf of the New Jersey Main Street Alliance
- Witness Statement
[PDF]
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06/20/2019 at 02:17 PM
- Witness Truth in Testimony
[PDF]
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06/20/2019 at 02:17 PM
Mr. Jonathan Weinhagen
President and CEO, Minneapolis Regional Chamber of Commerce, Minneapolis, MN
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06/20/2019 at 02:17 PM
- Witness Statement
[PDF]
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06/20/2019 at 02:17 PM
Ms. Jill Dietz
Regional Center Director, Tulsa Regional Oklahoma Small Business Development Center Office Helmerich Research Center at the Oklahoma State University, Tulsa Campus, Tulsa, OK
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06/13/2019 at 10:59 AM
- Witness Statement
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06/20/2019 at 02:17 PM
Hearing Record
- Hearing Notice
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- Hearing: Witness List
[PDF]
First Published:
June 13, 2019 at 10:01 AM
Last Updated:
June 20, 2019 at 02:17 PM