The Greater Portland Postal Customer Council is pleased to present the following upcoming events:
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 September 2026 Monthly Forum, the enrichment topics featured are:
Our first speaker Shereen Simmer, USPS, will have a presentation on HAZMAT Shipping Safety Guide.
And our second speaker Michael Mendez, Metro Presort, will have a presentation on Whats Working Now: Direct Mail Trends Reshaping Response Rates — emerging formats and trends.
Location:
Portland Processing & Distribution Center
7007 Cornfoot Rd
Portland, OR 97218
OR Join us via Zoom if you are unable to come in-person by registering in advance:
USPS Zoom Meeting Link
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.
The Greater Portland PCC meets on the second Thursday of every month from 9:00a.m. to 10:00a.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 | 09-10-2026 9:00 am - 10:00 am |
| Capacity | Unlimited |
| Individual Price | Free |
The PCC is a national not-for-profit organization comprised of both Postal and Industry members. Our focus is on empowering the shipping & mailing community and local businesses who use these services, through education and networking.
Our annual event brings together professionals from the shipping and mailing industry to connect, share insights, and discover new solutions. This is a valuable opportunity for organizations that rely on shipping to showcase their support for innovation, community, and operational excellence.
Here is a current list of the inspiring set of speakers set to present at the 2026 Mailers and Shippers Conference -
KEYNOTE SPEAKER:
Gary Reblin, the CTO for the USPS
GUEST SPEAKERS:
Wes Friesen, founder of Solomon Training & Development
Toni McQuilken, Senior Editor at Printing United Alliance
More information to come on speakers and presentations at a later date.
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. A plant tour is also included, which is always very popular! 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 Zach Bowden (
Conference Located at:
USPS Portland RPDC
7007 NE Cornfoot Rd
Portland, OR 97218
| Event Date | 10-02-2026 8:00 am - 4:00 pm |
| Cut Off Date | 10-01-2026 11:55 pm |
| Capacity | Unlimited |
| Registered | 0 |
| Individual Price | $49.00 |
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 2026 Monthly Forum, the enrichment topic featured is:
Floyd Creecy, MSMA, will be presenting Creating a Powerful Direct Mail Campaign.
Location:
Portland Processing & Distribution Center
7007 Cornfoot Rd
Portland, OR 97218
OR Join us via Zoom if you are unable to come in-person by registering in advance:
USPS Zoom Meeting Link
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.
The Greater Portland PCC meets on the second Thursday of every month from 9:00a.m. to 10:00a.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 | 10-08-2026 9:00 am - 10:00 am |
| Capacity | Unlimited |
| Individual Price | Free |
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 2026 Monthly Forum, the enrichment topic featured is:
Dale Filhaber, President of Dataman Group Direct, will be presenting Marketing to Millennials.
Dale Filhaber is a well-known direct marketing writer, commentator and Listologist Supreme. She is President of Dataman Group Direct, a direct marketing company based in Boca Raton FL.
Dataman Group was founded in 1981 and has provided thousands of clients across the country with highly targeted direct mail & telemarketing lists reaching both the Homeowner & Business markets.
Dale is a Past-President of the Florida Direct Marketing Association and has been active in the Direct Marketing Industry in South Florida for many years, serving as a member of the Florida Direct Marketing Association Board of Directors for over 25 years.
Dale has received many awards including an Up & Comers Award in Entrepreneurship from Price Waterhouse and the South Florida Business Journal and a Direct Marketing Association Golden Arrow. Dale was presented with the prestigious FDMA Hall Of Fame Award in 2009 and in 2012, a Golden Mouse Award in Direct Marketing from Women in Ecommerce.
She has spoken for the national Direct Marketing Association as well as state chapters, The Public Relations Society of America, The PCC (Postal Customer Council), Water Quality Association, the Small Business Administration, as well as local colleges about direct marketing. She has published articles about different phases of direct marketing in numerous industry magazines.
Her weekly Blog, Ask Data Dale, addresses a variety of direct marketing topics.
Dale Filhaber can be reached at (800) 771-3282;
Visit her website at www.datamangroup.com
Location:
Portland Processing & Distribution Center
7007 Cornfoot Rd
Portland, OR 97218
OR Join us via Zoom if you are unable to come in-person by registering in advance:
USPS Zoom Meeting Link
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.
The Greater Portland PCC meets on the second Thursday of every month from 9:00a.m. to 10:00a.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 | 11-12-2026 9:00 am - 10:00 am |
| Capacity | Unlimited |
| Individual Price | Free |
More information to come at a later date regarding the Christmas/ Holiday Breakfast 2026.
| Event Date | 12-10-2026 8:00 am - 10:00 am |
| Registration Start Date | 11-12-2026 |
| Cut Off Date | 12-09-2026 11:55 pm |
| Capacity | Unlimited |
| Registered | 0 |
| Individual Price | Free |