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June 3, 2025

USPS® Event to Help Grow Small Businesses

Small Business

ST. PETERSBURG, FL — The U.S. Postal Service continues to create easy and affordable products and services designed to help grow small businesses. Small business owners can learn more about shipping and mailing products, including USPS Ground Advantage®, at an upcoming, free “Grow Your Business” event:

Wednesday, June 17, 11:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
St. Petersburg Post Office Lobby
3135 1st Avenue N, St. Petersburg, FL 33730

Small businesses stand to gain significantly from USPS Ground Advantage®. Reduced shipping costs can translate into healthier profit margins, while reliable service can lead to improved customer satisfaction. Moreover, the insurance provides peace of mind for businesses shipping valuable goods.

This product is part of the Delivering For America 10-year strategic plan, which focuses on strengthening its shipping solutions for service excellence, on-time delivery, and revenue generation from enhanced package delivery services. With over 31,000 Post Offices, various pickup options, no surcharges for fuel or residential delivery, USPS is demonstrating its commitment to providing exceptional value and convenience to its customers.

“‘Your business is our business when it comes to helping grow small businesses in the St. Petersburg area,” said Postmaster Jessie Davis. “In addition to USPS Ground Advantage®, we offer several other business solutions, including Every Door Direct Mail®, which assists with marketing efforts. We also provide shipping solutions, such as Priority Mail, that help small businesses economically and confidently ship their products.”

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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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