Alabama — Many Post Offices in Alabama are hosting events to demonstrate how the U.S. Postal Service continues to create easy and affordable services designed to help grow small businesses. The Postal Service recognizes the importance of supporting small businesses, the jobs they help create, and the quality of life they provide in every ZIP Code throughout the state and across the nation. Small business owners are invited to these “Grow Your Business Day” events:

Wednesday, May 11, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Northport Post Office, 4200 McFarland Blvd, Northport, AL 35476

Thursday, May 12, 10 a.m. to 12 Noon
Birmingham Main Office, 351 24th Street N, Birmingham, AL 35203

Tuesday, May 24, 9 a.m. to 11 a.m.
Cottage Hill Station, 706 Oak Circle Drive W, Mobile, AL 36609

Wednesday, May 25, 9 a.m. to 11 a.m.
Mobile Main Post Office, 250 Saint Joseph St, Mobile, AL 36601

Thursday, May 26, 9 a.m. to 11 a.m.
Springhill Post Office, 5551 Old Shell Rd, Mobile, AL 36608

Tuesday, June 7, 9 a.m. to 11 a.m.
Bay Minette Post Office, 601 McMeans Ave, Bay Minette, AL 36507

“Your Business is Our Business” when it comes to helping small businesses grow. We offer numerous solutions to assist with marketing efforts, such as Every Door Direct Mail and new and exciting mailing innovations for advertising, in addition to continuing to provide shipping solutions, such as Priority Mail, that help small businesses ship economically and confidently.

For more than two centuries, the Postal Service has been helping small businesses grow and supporting Main Streets everywhere through the highs and the lows. This year’s scheduled event is designed to address the unique needs of small businesses, even during these challenging times. At this one-day event, you’ll have the ability to:

• Learn how USPS® products and services can help grow your business.
• Discover how to bring Post Office convenience to your office.
• Network with fellow small businesses in your community.

Business owners unable to attend can learn more about how USPS can help to grow their business at  www.usps.com/smallbusiness. While visiting our website, please check out all the tools and applications we offer specifically with small businesses in mind.

The Postal Service generally receives no tax dollars for operating expenses and relies on the sale of postage, products, and services to fund its operations.

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