ARLINGTON, TX — In honor of National Small Business Week, the USPS Small Business and the Small Business Administration joined forces with the Arlington Chamber of Commerce for educational seminars and a trade show in support of North Texas businesses. The Spirit of America: 2017 Salute to North Texas Small Business “Together, We Deliver for You” 2017 Small Business Event/Trade Show will be held on Thursday, May 4, at the Sheraton Arlington Hotel.

The exhibit hall will open and sessions will begin at 8:30 a.m. The U. S. Postal Service will be hosting two informational sessions; the first from 9:00 -- 9:45 a.m. and the second from 10:00 -- 10:45 a.m.  These USPS® products and services seminars will cover the tools, knowledge, and resources that can help businesses prosper.

“Currently the USPS supports 5 million small business customers who rely on the USPS for their mailing and shipping needs,” said Arlington, TX, Postmaster Robert Mack.  “The U.S. Postal Service continues to create easy and affordable services to help grow revenue for small and mid-size businesses.  Whether you're a large or small business, shipping solutions at the Postal Service are crafted to help you grow.” 

“By using the Postal Service, as your shipping and mailing provider you get world-class service and the largest delivery network in the country,” added Fort Worth Postmaster Kevin Farmer.

Both Arlington and Fort Worth Postmasters, along with members of the Greater Dallas Postal Customer Council will be in attendance in support of the 2017 Small Business Event/Trade Show.

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