Nation’s Participation Rate on Census Day is 54 Percent

Please read the following press release and tell others about why it’s important to send back the Census form. Calling all Hispanics to remind each other to send back the form today or as soon as possible. Do your part in saving money for our country. Read why below.

As elected officials and community leaders across the nation take part in “Census Day” activities to increase local participation in the 2010 Census, the U.S. Census Bureau today announced that 54 percent of the nation’s estimated 134 million households have mailed back their census forms.

While April 1 is officially designated as Census Day, the Census Bureau will continue to accept 2010 Census questionnaires by mail through mid-April. Beginning May 1, census workers will begin going door to door to households that failed to mail back their forms — a massive operation that costs taxpayers an average of $57 per household versus the 42 cents it takes to get a response back by mail. Read more »

Advantages of Hispanic Marketing

Ever since the Hipanic population of the United States exploded, Latinos and Latinas have become more prominent, even in the business and political sectors. One well-known phenomenon today is Hispanic marketing, showing that they have a talent for commerce and advertising. When dealing with a Hispanic who specializes in that field, it is always good to be aware of their varying methods and beliefs. One should never scoff at their different ways; Hispanics are good to have in that field, and each sub-group can learn from each other. Read more »