June 8, 2023
USPS to Host ‘Grow Your Business’ Events in Virginia
RICHMOND, VA – The U.S. Postal Service is helping our business customers by hosting a series of “Grow Your Business” events throughout Virginia. Postal officials and business specialists will be available to discuss new and traditional products and services developed to meet the needs of business owners.
Postal representatives will be available to discuss how businesses of all sizes can benefit from postal products and services such as Every Door Direct Mail (EDDM), USPS Connect, Informed Delivery and USPS Ground Advantage, which is the latest offering from the Postal Service rolling out in July 2023.
“If you’re a business owner or manager, our enhanced offerings will help you reach customers at the most cost-effective pricing in the industry,” JaLisa Joshua, Business Lead Development Specialist. “Our business is your business.”
The events are free and open to the public.
Date |
Time |
Location |
Address |
|---|---|---|---|
June 13 |
10 a.m.-noon |
Wirtz Post Office |
7198 Booker T Washington Hwy. |
June 13 |
10 a.m.-noon |
Melfa Main Office |
19268 Airport Drive |
June 13 |
10 a.m.-noon |
Clintwood Main Office |
454 Chase St,. Ste 100 |
June 13 |
10 a.m.-noon |
Honaker Main Office |
5528 Redbud Hwy. |
June 13 |
10 a.m.-noon |
Fairfield Main Office |
5586 N Lee Hwy. |
June 13 |
11 a.m.-1 p.m. |
Collinsville Main Office |
3365 Virginia Ave. |
June 13 |
10 a.m.-noon |
Hurley Main Office |
7505 Lesters Fork Road |
June 14 |
9-11 a.m. |
Saint Paul Main Office |
16552 Russell St. |
June 15 |
11 a.m.-1 p.m. |
Boones Mill Post Office |
60 Main St. |
June 15 |
11 a.m.-1 p.m. |
Burke Post Office |
9501 Burke Road |
June 15 |
10 a.m.-noon |
Purcellville Main Office |
220 N Hatcher Ave. |
June 16 |
10 a.m.-noon |
Stephens City Main Office |
5071 Main St. |
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. There will be an opportunity for business customers to learn about the simple process of selecting a campaign message, target audience and preparation of EDDM mailings. Every Door Direct Mail (EDDM) - Targeted Mail Marketing | USPS
Informed Delivery is 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. Customers will be able to sign up for Informed Delivery and learn more about its customer and marketing capabilities. Informed Delivery - Mail & Package Notifications | USPS
USPS Connect allows for same-day and next-day options for local delivery, plus regional and national options. Connect™ Solutions | USPS
USPS Ground Advantage is an affordable and reliable way to ship packages up to 70 lbs in 2–5 business days. USPS Ground Advantage will combine USPS Retail Ground, First-Class Package, and Parcel Select Ground services (as well as returns options such as First-Class Package Return service and Ground Returns) into a single, streamlined ground shipping service. Ground Advantage | USPS
Business owners unable to attend an event can learn more about how USPS can help to grow their business at www.usps.com/smallbusiness. While visiting our website, check out all the tools and applications we offer specifically with small business in mind.
Delivering for America
The Postal Service recently celebrated the two-year anniversary of the Delivering For America (DFA), 10-Year Plan. If your news outlet is interested in interviewing a postal official about the progress made since implementation of the DFA, please contact Philip Bogenberger at philip.j.bogenberger@usps.gov. To read the DFA plan: Introduction: Delivering for America: Our ten-year plan - about.usps.com
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