What:

Businesses across Colorado Springs are invited to attend a special meeting at which U.S. Postal Service national leaders will discuss USPS business strategies and best practices in the mailing and shipping industry.

The purpose of the meeting, which is sponsored by the Pikes Peak and Denver Postal Customer Council, is to provide a blueprint for businesses to achieve success in today’s competitive shipping and mailing marketplace.

The meeting provides a rare opportunity for local business customers to meet and hear from USPS Vice President, Retail and Post Office Operations Elvin Mercado. The meeting will also include a video message from USPS Postmaster General Louis DeJoy, remarks by local USPS leadership, and refreshments.

As outlined in its Delivering for America plan, the U.S. Postal Service is modernizing and continually adapting to the changing needs of its customers. Postal Customer Council meetings are just one way that the organization is collaborating with and providing value to local business mailers who rely on USPS for their success.

Who:

Elvin Mercado
USPS Vice President, Retail and Post Office Operations

Colorado Springs Postmaster Mike Hurley, and Local U.S. Postal Service managers

When:

Thursday, Sept. 21
1 p.m. – 3:30 p.m. – Meeting & networking

Where:

Colorado Springs General Mail Facility
3655 E Fountain Blvd
Colorado Springs, CO 80910

Background:

The Pikes Peak Customer Council hosts regular meetings, educational programs, mailer clinics, and seminars at which San Diego business customers can network with U.S. Postal Service local leadership and learn about the latest postal products and services to help them grow their businesses.

The mission of the Postal Customer Councils is to serve as an open channel for USPS-to-business communication, providing customers with information and best practices for achieving cost-effective and profitable mailing, education, and training, as well as solving local challenges.

The Pikes Peak Customer Council is one of more than 200 local Postal Customer Councils with approximately 120,000 active participants across the nation.

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