The Greater Portland Postal Customer Council is pleased to present the following upcoming events:

Mailers and Shippers Conference 2024

The Mailer and Shipper Conference is the place to learn, grow, network and improve yourself and your team! This is the one event that brings together the top mailers, leading vendors and suppliers, and the leaders and experts from the United States Postal Service in one place.

We will have SIX value-added presentations by an inspiring set of speakers - 

1. Keynote Speaker: National USPS Executive, VP of Pricing and Costing, Sharon Owens - Will discuss and amplify the PMG (Postmaster General) message. 
2. Guest Speaker: Industry Co-Chair and Solomon Training & Development, Wes Friesen - "Keys to Maximize Your Effectiveness!"
3. Guest Speaker: Senior Operations Manager at Massachusetts General Hospital, Jim Burns - "Mentoring for Staff Development and Professional Growth."
4. Guest Speaker: OR-MT-ID District USPS Manager, Eric Gilbert - Will share important USPS related information that impacts mailers, printers, and shippers.
5. Breakout Session Speaker: Director of Postal Logistics and Data Processing at Direct Marketing Solutions, Zach Bowden - "Seamless Acceptance."
6. Breakout Session Speaker: Expert from the USPS Sales Team, Kenny Vaughn - "Shaping the Future of Direct Mail."

We will have exhibits by key vendors and mail houses, lots of food and door prizes! This will be a valuable day for anybody involved with the mail, shipping, and related industries. The cost is $49.00 and you can register through the website.

If your company would like to exhibit, we have limited spots for $150.00 (which includes two people attending). Please email Wes Friesen if you would like to exhibit. 

Conference Located at:

Sheraton Hotel
8235 NE Airport Way
Portland, OR 97218

Event Date 09-24-2024 7:30 am
Event End Date 09-24-2024 4:00 pm
Cut Off Date 09-23-2024 11:55 pm
Capacity Unlimited
Registered 16
Individual Price $49.00
October 2024 Monthly Meeting

PCC Events provide a valuable opportunity for business mailers to gain a better understanding of Postal Service policies, programs, and procedures that have been specifically designed to improve their mailing and shipping needs.

During this GPPCC October 2024 Monthly Forum, the enrichment topics featured are:

Postal Enrichment: Mitch Mullholland, BME Manager - "Business Customer Gateway"

Industry Enrichment: Corrine Kary, Direct Marketing Solutions - "Production Safety/Training Tips"

Location:

Portland Processing & Distribution Center
7007 Cornfoot Rd
Portland, OR 97218

The Greater Portland PCC meets on the second Thursday of every month from 9:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m.

Registration is not necessary.

Join us for an hour of education, engagement, and networking. Feel free to come with just yourself (or bring a partner!) - hot coffee and other refreshments on us. See you there!

Event Date 10-10-2024 9:00 am
Event End Date 10-10-2024 10:00 am
Capacity Unlimited
Individual Price Free
Blazer Game 2024

A NIGHT AT THE MODA CENTER WITH THE GPPCC AND THE BLAZERS!!

The Greater Portland Postal Customer Council (GPPCC) invites you to join us at the Moda Center for a night of fun featuring the Portland Trail Blazers and the New Orleans Pelicans!

We are getting section 304 seats at a discounted rate of only $31.  

What: Portland Blazers vs. New Orleans Pelicans

When: Friday, October 25th, 2024

Time: Game Time 7:00 p.m.

Seating location: Section 304

Cost: $31

Event Date 10-25-2024 7:00 pm
Event End Date 10-25-2024 11:00 pm
Cut Off Date 10-15-2024 3:00 pm
Capacity Unlimited
Registered 0
Individual Price $31.00
November 2024 Monthly Meeting

PCC Events provide a valuable opportunity for business mailers to gain a better understanding of Postal Service policies, programs, and procedures that have been specifically designed to improve their mailing and shipping needs.

During this GPPCC November 2024 Monthly Forum, the enrichment topics featured are:

Postal Enrichment: TBD

Industry Enrichment: TBD

Location:

Portland Processing & Distribution Center
7007 Cornfoot Rd
Portland, OR 97218

The Greater Portland PCC meets on the second Thursday of every month from 9:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m.

Registration is not necessary.

Join us for an hour of education, engagement, and networking. Feel free to come with just yourself (or bring a partner!) - hot coffee and other refreshments on us. See you there!

Event Date 11-14-2024 9:00 am
Event End Date 11-14-2024 10:00 am
Capacity Unlimited
Individual Price Free
Christmas/Holiday Breakfast 2024

Details to come later

 

Event Date 12-12-2024 8:30 am
Event End Date 12-12-2024 10:00 am
Registration Start Date 11-14-2024
Cut Off Date 12-11-2024
Capacity Unlimited
Registered 0
Individual Price Free

USPS National and Oregon News

09/11/2024 07:00
WASHINGTON — The Postal Service has been implementing a new strategic approach with respect to its contracts with package consolidator companies - ones that consolidate large volumes of packages for entry into various points of the USPS network. These contracts no longer reflect operational and financial realities in today’s market, the Postal network, or USPS’ refreshed product offerings. As a result, while the Postal Service has and will enter into new agreements with package consolidator companies consistent with its current business strategy, the Postal Service will no longer offer discounted rates through Negotiated Service Agreements (NSAs) for packages entered by...
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09/09/2024 08:32
The Rail Ridge wildfire has caused the temporary closure of the Dayville, Oregon Post Office.
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09/09/2024 05:04
Together with the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, the U.S. Postal Service will pay tribute to the healthcare community with a new commemorative Forever stamp.
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09/05/2024 12:30
WASHINGTON — The U.S. Postal Service filed notice today with the Postal Regulatory Commission (PRC) regarding a temporary price change for some package services for the 2024 peak holiday season. This temporary price adjustment is to help cover extra handling costs to ensure a successful peak season.
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09/05/2024 10:50
PHILADELPHIA — On this day 250 years ago, the foundation of American independence was laid when the First Continental Congress met at Carpenters’ Hall to determine how to safeguard the Colonies’ rights against British rule. The U.S. Postal Service today honors the anniversary of that first gathering and the delegates who bravely planted the seeds of democracy with a new Forever stamp, First Continental Congress, 1774, debuting at the place where it all began.
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08/30/2024 12:12
The summertime warmth will slowly start the transition to the invigorating, cooler temperatures of fall. Kids all over the state have started school or returned to college. As a stay at home parent or empty nester with extra time on their hands, perhaps now is the time to think about a new career.
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08/29/2024 09:52
WASHINGTON, DC — The U.S. Postal Service (USPS) outlined its preparations for the secure and successful delivery of Election Mail in the 2024 general election during a media briefing today.
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08/28/2024 13:39
Dayne Barden is the new postmaster at the Medford, Oregon Post Office.
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08/21/2024 08:53
Wesley Revel is the new postmaster at the Redmond, Oregon Post Office.
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08/05/2024 07:24
The Durkee, Monument, and Spray, Oregon Post Office locations have reopened for business after wildfires prompted evacuations in the area.
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PostalPro News

09/13/2024 05:00
Information regarding eligibility, rules, and requirements for the Seamless Incentive.
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09/13/2024 05:00
Full-Service mailers have the opportunity to use the same permit at any location via the Mail Anywhere program. Entry into the Mail Anywhere program is limited to mailers who meet the quality thresholds for Full-Service electronic verification.
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