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July 21, 2026

USPS AIM event ignites excellence for commercial mailers in San Francisco

Free in-person event connects mailing industry partners with Postal Service leaders

USPS AIM event

What:

The mail moves industry, and the industry moves the mail. To strengthen that partnership, the U.S. Postal Service is hosting an Areas Inspiring Mail (AIM) event built to foster collaboration between the Postal Service and commercial mailers.

On Thursday, August 6, 2026, from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. PDT, the Postal Service will welcome industry partners to the San Francisco Processing and Distribution Center for “Igniting Excellence,” a free, in-person event designed to help mailers grow their business and get more from their partnership with USPS.

Attendees will meet Postal Service leaders, network with industry peers, and learn about the latest postal products, services, and best practices. USPS executives will provide an overview of the improvements underway through the Postal Service’s transformation and modernization plan, and how those changes benefit commercial mailers.

The event includes a free lunch and free parking. An optional exclusive tour of the facility is also available, with only 25 spots open on a first-come, first-served basis.

When:

Thursday, August 6, 2026, 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. PDT

Who:

Ed Ruiz
Vice President, WestPac Area Retail and Delivery

Linda Malone
Vice President, Applied Engineering

William Fraine
Senior Vice President, National Sales

Chris Karpenko
Senior Director, Product Management

Debbie Brady
Director, WestPac Area Customer Relations

Additional Postal Service leaders will also take part.

Registration:

Registration is free by visiting: WestPacAreaAIM2026.eventbrite.com. Space for the optional facility tour is limited to 25 people.

Background:

“The Postal Service plays a vital role in our customers’ success,” said Debbie Brady, WestPac Area Customer Relations Director. “Our transformation and modernization plan continues to bring changes and improvements that help the Postal Service and our industry partners grow and thrive together.”

The WestPac area covers the U.S. Western states, from Montana to California, including Hawaii and Alaska.

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U.S. Postal Service Celebrates 250 Years

The United States Postal Service is an independent federal establishment, mandated to be self-financing and to serve every American community through the affordable, reliable and secure delivery of mail and packages to more than 170 million addresses six and often seven days a week. Overseen by a bipartisan Board of Governors, the Postal Service is celebrating its 250th year of service to customers amidst a network modernization plan aimed at restoring long-term financial sustainability, improving service, and maintaining the organization as one of America’s most valued and trusted brands.

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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