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The U.S. Postal Service is organizing a free ‘Grow Your Business’ event in St. Petersburg aimed at supporting local entrepreneurs. Scheduled for June 17th at the Post Office Lobby, the event will showcase USPS products tailored for small businesses, including the USPS Ground Advantage service that offers reduced shipping costs and insurance. This initiative is part of USPS’s Delivering For America strategy, emphasizing service excellence and support to local economies.
St. Petersburg – The U.S. Postal Service (USPS) is set to host a free “Grow Your Business” event on Wednesday, June 17, from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at the Post Office Lobby located at 3135 1st Avenue N, St. Petersburg, FL 33730. This initiative aims to support local entrepreneurs by showcasing products and services developed by USPS specifically for small businesses.
One of the key offerings highlighted during the event will be the USPS Ground Advantage® service, which is designed to provide small businesses with reduced shipping costs. The program not only aims to enhance profit margins but also seeks to increase customer satisfaction through affordable and efficient shipping solutions. Furthermore, USPS Ground Advantage® includes insurance, providing additional security for valuable goods being shipped.
This initiative is part of the USPS Delivering For America 10-year strategic plan, which emphasizes improving shipping solutions, achieving service excellence, and enhancing revenues through better package delivery services. USPS operates over 31,000 Post Offices across the nation, which enables it to provide various pickup options without additional surcharges for fuel or residential delivery.
Postmaster Jessie Davis has expressed a commitment to supporting small businesses within the St. Petersburg area, emphasizing the importance of USPS’s role in the local economy. Alongside USPS Ground Advantage®, other business solutions available to entrepreneurs include Every Door Direct Mail® for targeted marketing assistance and Priority Mail for expedited shipping options.
The USPS functions as an independent federal establishment, focusing on self-financing and delivering mail and packages to 169 million addresses nationwide, on a six to seven days a week basis. It operates under the governance of a bipartisan Board of Governors, relying primarily on postage sales to finance its operations without utilizing tax revenue. This unique structure allows the USPS to maintain its commitment to serving the public while adapting to the evolving needs of small businesses.
Moreover, USPS provides various media resources, available through the USPS Newsroom, which includes videos and photographs related to their services and programs. For those interested in learning more about the USPS services and products available to them, individuals are encouraged to visit usps.com and facts.usps.com.
This upcoming event reflects a broader effort by USPS to strengthen ties with local entrepreneurs and support the critical role they play in the economy. The “Grow Your Business” event represents a valuable opportunity for small business owners in St. Petersburg to explore new ways of enhancing their operations and connect with USPS resources designed to facilitate their growth.
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