MARYLAND — U.S. Postal Service will hold “Grow Your Business” events to discuss USPS products and services tailored to business customers.

USPS business development specialists will be available to discuss Every Door Direct Mail (EDDM), Informed Delivery and other services offered to business owners.

• Every Door Direct Mail (EDDM) – helps business owners promote their products and/or services through efficient and affordable business mailings without the cost of mailing lists or permits.
• Informed Delivery – a free and optional notification feature that gives residential consumers the ability to digitally preview their letter-sized mail and manage their packages scheduled to arrive soon. Informed Delivery benefits the entire household by allowing users to view what is coming to their mailbox whenever, wherever – even while traveling – on a computer, tablet, or mobile device.

Date	Location	Time
5/5	Westlake Post Office, 10421 Motor City Dr., Bethesda	Noon-3 p.m.
5/5	Laurel Main Post Office, 324 Main St., Laurel	Noon-4 p.m.
5/6	Colesville Post Office, 13217 New Hampshire Ave., Silver Spring	10 a.m.-3:30 p.m.
5/6	Waldorf Post Office, 150 Post Office Rd., Waldorf	Noon-3 p.m.
5/7	Ashton Post Office, 19 Olney Sandy Spring Rd., Ashton	Noon-3 p.m.
5/7	Largo/Kettering Post Office, 9801 Apollo Dr., Upper Marlboro	10 a.m.-3:30 p.m.
5/13	Worton Post Office, 10802 Worton Rd., Worton	11:11 a.m.-2 p.m.

Bethesda Postmaster Yolanda Andrews said, “Your Business is Our Business” when it comes to helping small business 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 business ship economically and confidently, Andrews added.”

There will be an opportunity for business customer to learn about the simple process of selecting a campaign message, target audience and preparation of EDDM mailings. Customers will be able to sign up for Informed Delivery and learn more about its capabilities.

“We will provide information on how to do it yourself or with the assistance of mailing house vendors,” said Andrews. “Don’t miss this opportunity to learn about the effectiveness of direct mail.”

The Postal Service 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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