BUFFALO, NY — Experts agree 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 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. 

USPS Connect offers same-day delivery and next-day service at select post offices throughout the Buffalo area. 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.

Registration is not required for the event.

The “Grow Your Business Day” events will take place at the following sites:

April 5 from noon until 4 p.m.
Lancaster Post Office
5406 Broadway
Lancaster, NY 14086

April 7 from 10 a.m. until 1 p.m.
Amherst Post Office
5500 N. Bailey Ave.
Amherst, NY 14226

April 27 from 10:30 a.m. until 12:30 p.m.
Niagara Square Post Office
229 W. Genesee St.
Buffalo, NY 14202

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, 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. 

More information about USPS Connect is available at https://www.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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