The U.S. Census Bureau next week will begin a series of events to recognize the manufacturing sector’s importance and vast contribution to the nation’s economy. The weeklong celebration will culminate on Manufacturing Day, observed annually (the first Friday in October since 2011) to showcase the benefits and potential of modern manufacturing and spur interest in manufacturing careers.

The Census Bureau has created a Manufacturing Week homepage with valuable manufacturing statistics and data products, and plans to post about the observance on our social media accounts throughout the week. The website features a wide range of resources, including:

America Counts Stories

• Manufacturing Faces Potential Labor Shortage Due to Skills Gap
• Powering the Economy One Chip at a Time
• A Toast to the Growing Number of U.S. Beer/Wine Manufacturers
• More Women in Manufacturing Jobs in Every Age Group
• Manufacturing Pay, Job Prospects Increase With Industry “Credential”
• A House Tour by the Numbers
• Small Business Week 2022: How Small Businesses Impact the Economy
• E-commerce Sales Surged During the Pandemic
• Mom and Pop Businesses: Key Contributors to the U.S. Economy
• Increase in Number of U.S. Black-Owned Businesses From 2017 to 2019
• The Business of Manufacturing Snack Foods Before the “Big Game”

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