Portland, ME – Post Offices across the nation are hosting events nationwide during the month of May to demonstrate how the U.S. Postal Service continues to create easy and affordable services designed to help small businesses grow.

Portland Postmaster Jim Thornton said, “Your Business is Our Business” when it comes to helping small business grow in the Portland area. 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, Thornton added.”

For more than two centuries, the Postal Service has been helping small businesses grow and supporting Main Streets everywhere through the highs and the lows. These events are designed to address the unique needs of small businesses, even during these challenging times.

At these events you’ll have the ability to:

• Learn how USPS® shipping and mail services can help your business grow.
• Discover the convenience and value that the Postal Service can bring to your business.
• Network with other small businesses in your community.

Due to COVID restrictions, this year’s event will be held virtually, via ZOOM, on Wednesday, May 12, from 9-10 am at https://usps.zoomgov.com/j/1606625470?pwd=c3BhaG9qWlM1SnkyQjhzTWpSWkI5dz09
and again from 2-3 pm at https://usps.zoomgov.com/j/1608853670?pwd=V1RvUks1V3BsQzdOc1RsSVloc3ZGQT09

This year the Postal Service is promoting its 2021 small business month theme “Your Business is Our Business” as we recognize the importance of supporting small businesses, the jobs they help create, and the quality of life that they provide in every ZIP Code across the nation.

Small business owners unable to attend can learn more about how USPS can help to grow their business at  www.usps.com/smallbusiness. While visiting our website please check out all the tools and applications we offer specifically with small business in mind.

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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