Census Bureau Media Advisory: Census Bureau to Hold Webinar Prior to First Release of 5-Year (2005-2009) American Community Survey Estimates

WASHINGTON, Dec. 8, 2010 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ — The following is being issued by U.S. Census Bureau:

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              The Census Bureau will hold a webinar prior to the Dec. 14 release
              of the first set of 5-year (2005-2009) American Community Survey
              (ACS) estimates. The webinar is designed both for members of the
              media who are new to the ACS as well as those who have experience
    What:     reporting on ACS estimates.

              Reporters will learn the background and history of the ACS as the
              replacement for the once-a-decade census long form, how the new
              multiyear estimates are developed, and how to use the estimates.

              The webinar will consist of a simultaneous audio conference and
              online presentation. Reporters will be able to ask questions during
              the audio conference once the presentation is complete.

              The Census Bureau will also conduct a Web news conference
              simultaneous to the release of the estimates (Dec. 14, 9 a.m. EST).
              Access information will be released prior to the event.

    When:    Wednesday, Dec. 8, 3 p.m. EST

              Sharon Stern, assistant division chief, Project Coordination,
              Communication, and Data User Support, American Community Survey
    Who:      Office
              Scott Boggess, chief, American Community Survey Coordination Staff,
              Housing and Household Economic Statistics Division

    Details: Audio conference - access information
             Toll free number: 800-369-6091
             Participant passcode: CENSUS
             Questions and answers are limited to media

             Online presentation ? access information
             Please login early, as some setup is required.
             URL: https://www.mymeetings.com/nc/join/
             Conference/meeting number:  PW9639878
             Conference/meeting passcode: CENSUS

Editor’s note: News releases, reports and data tables are available on the Census Bureau’s homepage. Go to http://www.census.gov and click on “Releases.”

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    301-763-3691
    e-mail: pio@census.gov

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