The Annual Business Survey (ABS) provides aggregated information on selected economic and demographic characteristics for businesses and business owners by sex, ethnicity, race, and veteran status. The Annual Business Survey (ABS) provides aggregated information on selected economic and demographic characteristics for businesses and business owners by sex, ethnicity, race, and veteran status.
Data Collection
| Primary Purpose of Database | Method of Collection | Type of Data | Date Range | Frequency of Collection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Research | Survey – The ABS collection is electronic. The ABS sampled approximately 850,000 employer businesses in 2018 and approximately 300,000 employer businesses annually in years 2019-2022. The sample is stratified by state, frame, and industry and is systematically sampled within each stratum. The data are compiled by combining data collected on businesses and business owners in the ABS with data collected on the economic census and administrative records. | Aggregate | 2017 – present | Annual |
Ownership Information
| Definition of Business Ownership | Woman-Owned Information Included | Other Ownership Attributes Included |
|---|---|---|
| Ownership defined as having 50% of the stock or equity in the business | Yes | Veteran |
Other Information
| Types of Industry Included | Business Category Identifier Used | Other Reported Attributes | Cost to Access Data |
|---|---|---|---|
| This dataset covers all non-farm industries. | NAICS code | Number of employer firms, sales and receipts, annual payroll, employment by sex, ethnicity, race, and veteran status | No cost |
Rudy Espinosa
Executive Director, Inclusive Action for the City, Los Angeles
Rudy Espinoza is the Executive Director of Inclusive Action for the City, a Community Development Financial Institution that works towards economic justice for low-income communities through advocacy and transformative economic development. Under his leadership, Inclusive Action helped legalize street vending in LA, passed statewide legislation to support street food vendors in California, has deployed over $4,000,000 in micro-loans and grants to under-served entrepreneurs, and co-created a commercial real estate initiative that preserves small businesses in gentrifying neighborhoods. Rudy serves on the Board of UNIDOS US, the United Way of Greater LA, the Center for Nonprofit Management and Abode Community Housing.