Massachusetts — Experts agree that small businesses contribute significantly to local economies by creating growth, innovation, and much needed jobs. Recognizing the economic importance of small businesses, the United States Postal Service is hosting free “Grow Your Business Day” events spotlighting how, beginning in May, local businesses can grow revenue by shipping with USPS Connect Local, a new delivery solution allowing local businesses to reach local customers affordably and quickly.  Registration is not required for the event.

The “Grow Your Business Day” events will be held at the following postal locations:

May 3 – E Bridgewater Post Office 63 W Union St, E Bridgewater, MA 02333 from 10-Noon
              North Easton Post Office 300 Min St, North Easton, MA 02356 from 10-Noon
              Brookline Post Office 1295 Beacon St, Brookline, MA from 10-Noon
              Arlington Post Office 10 Court St, Arlington, MA 02476 from 10-Noon
              Holliston Post Office 1661 Washington St, Holliston, MA 01746 from 10-Noon
              Seekonk Post Office 156 Taunton Ave, Seekonk, MA 02771 from 9-Noon
              Needham Post Office 1150 Great Plain Ave, Needham, MA 02492 from 10-Noon

May 4 – Brockton Post Office 120 Commercial St, Brockton, MA 02302 from 10-Noon
            Canton Post Office 661 Washington St, Canton, MA 02021 from 10-Noon
              Foxboro Post Office 15 Wall St, Foxboro, MA 02035 from 10-Noon
              Franklin Post Office 43 Main St, Franklin, MA 02038 from 10-Noon
              Marshfield Post Office 111 Snow Rd, Marshfield, MA 02050 from 10-Noon
              Plymouth Annex 74 Camelot Dr Ste 21, Plymouth, MA 02360 from 10-Noon
              Stoughton Post Office 31 Porter St, Stoughton, MA 02072 from 10-Noon
              Northborough Post Office 235 W Main St, Northborough, MA 01532 from 10-2

May 5 - West Roxbury Post Office 1834 Centre St, West Roxbury, MA 02132 from Noon-2

May 6 – Lakeville Carrier Annex 15 Riverside Dr, Lakeville, MA 02347 from 11-1

Postal officials will be on hand to provide business owners and entrepreneurs with valuable information and advice about easy-to-use and affordable postal offerings that help small businesses grow and innovate.  In addition to USPS Connect Local and services like Priority Mail, that help small businesses ship economically, the Postal Service offers numerous solutions to assist businesses with their marketing efforts such as Every Door Direct Mail.

Small business owners unable to attend the “Grow Your Business Day” event can learn more about how the USPS can help to grow their business at www.usps.com/smallbusiness.

USPS Connect will offer affordable next-day service in all locations, with same-day delivery, Sunday delivery and pickup options in select locations. This offering also includes USPS Connect Local Mail, an affordable First-Class Mail option for documents up to 13 ounces. Businesses will be able to enter USPS Connect Local packages and mail at the receiving dock of the designated postal facility or take advantage of free en-route pickup when their carrier delivers their mail. Free flat-rate bags, boxes and envelopes will also be available via Click-N-Ship.

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