What:

The U.S. Postal Service announced the rollout of USPS Connect on Feb. 22, ushering in a new era of same-day and next-day delivery options for businesses and consumers. To commemorate the occasion, a ribbon-cutting ceremony is scheduled with postal officials, local businesses, and customers, at the exclusive access dock of the Toms River Post Office in New Jersey on Wednesday, Mar. 16 at noon. Details about USPS Connect will be shared and media interviews will be provided.

Who:

New Jersey District Manager Michael Deignan
Toms River Postmaster Thomas Wagner
South Jersey Postal Customer Council Industry Co-Chair & Print and Mail Communications Vice President Matt Gorman
South Jersey Postal Customer Council Industry Co-Chair & Mail South Jersey Vice President Neil Schwartz
Small Business Mailing and Shipping Experts
Local Business Leaders and Customers

When:

Noon EST, Wednesday, Mar. 16, 2022

Where:

Back of the Toms River Post Office
130 West Water Street
Toms River, NJ 08753
on Wednesday, Mar. 16 at noon

Venue Protocol:

An RSVP is requested to ensure guests are escorted to the exclusive access area of the Toms River Post Office.

Background:

The four USPS Connect business solutions are:

• USPS Connect Local is a new way for local businesses to affordably and quickly reach local customers. USPS Connect Local offers 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 can 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 are available via Click-N-Ship.
• USPS Connect Regional provides next-day regional entry and delivery of Parcel Select packages and Parcel Select Lightweight packages. Businesses should consult with USPS representatives to identify the entry points and options that work best for them. Most packages will be delivered the next day within a specified region.
• USPS Connect National provides delivery solutions for businesses of all sizes. They can benefit from the Postal Service’s new mail processing equipment and reconfigured network to receive reliable delivery of packages through First-Class Package Service, Parcel Select Ground and Retail Ground.
• USPS Connect Returns is a service for businesses to offer their customers convenient returns, with free en-route pickup by their carrier or drop-off at a nearby Post Office location.

“USPS Connect provides businesses of all sizes what they have been asking for — an affordable way to meet consumer demand for fast delivery,” said Louis DeJoy, Postmaster General and CEO. “A pivotal point in our Delivering for America plan, it positions us to more fully leverage our network capacity to increase volume and revenue so we can continue to serve the American people with affordable, reliable mail and package delivery.”

“We’ve listened carefully to our business customers to develop this program,” said Jakki Krage Strako, chief commerce and business solutions officer. “We’re increasing next-day deliveries. We’re also giving smaller businesses big-business rates and all businesses more user-friendly ways to interact with us.”

“USPS Connect is a game-changer for businesses and customers here in New Jersey.” said New Jersey District Manager Mike Deignan.

More information about the program can be found by visiting uspsconnect.com.

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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