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

April 2026 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.

The GPPCC April 2026 Monthly Forum will be in-person only for the plant tour! Please register in advance for the meeting.

Location:

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

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

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 04-09-2026 9:00 am
Event End Date 04-09-2026 10:00 am
Cut Off Date 04-08-2026 11:55 pm
Capacity Unlimited
Registered 6
Individual Price Free
National Postal Forum 2026

Join NPF 2026: Forging Bold Horizons this year in Phoenix, AZ, from May 03-06, at the Phoenix Convention Center. NPF's 2026 theme reflects the ambition, agility, and forward-thinking mindset that define the professionals leading the mailing and shipping supply chain into new territory. Each year, NPF brings together USPS leadership and industry experts to explore what’s new, what’s next, and what’s possible through top-tier education, collaborative experiences, and real-world solutions.

In partnership with the United States Postal Service, NPF provides a dynamic forum where education, networking, and growth converge. With direct access to USPS executive leadership, attendees will gain exclusive insights that can define the future of their delivery supply chain. More than 120 educational workshops and sessions await, each designed to advance your knowledge and refine your mailing and shipping strategies under the banner of Leading Forward.

Registration is now open. Take advantage of online savings through 01/09/26. For NPF updates, opt-in to receive NPF emails!

National Postal Forum

Event Date 05-03-2026 1:30 pm
Event End Date 05-06-2026 10:00 pm
Cut Off Date 05-01-2026 11:55 pm
Capacity Unlimited
Individual Price $1,000.00
May 2026 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 May 2026 Monthly Forum, the enrichment topics featured are:

Postal Enrichment: 

Industry Enrichment: 

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: 
https://usps.zoomgov.com/meeting/register/PFMviKICTYq9ggVCVPF3mg

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 05-14-2026 9:00 am
Event End Date 05-14-2026 10:00 am
Capacity Unlimited
Individual Price Free
June 2026 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 June 2026 Monthly Forum, the enrichment topics featured are:

Postal Enrichment: 

Industry Enrichment: 

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: 
https://usps.zoomgov.com/meeting/register/PFMviKICTYq9ggVCVPF3mg

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 06-11-2026 9:00 am
Event End Date 06-11-2026 10:00 am
Capacity Unlimited
Individual Price Free
July 2026 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 July 2026 Monthly Forum, the enrichment topics featured are:

Postal Enrichment: 

Industry Enrichment: 

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: 
https://usps.zoomgov.com/meeting/register/PFMviKICTYq9ggVCVPF3mg

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 07-09-2026 9:00 am
Event End Date 07-09-2026 10:00 am
Capacity Unlimited
Individual Price Free
August 2026 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 August 2026 Monthly Forum, the enrichment topics featured are:

Postal Enrichment: 

Industry Enrichment: 

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: 
https://usps.zoomgov.com/meeting/register/PFMviKICTYq9ggVCVPF3mg

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 08-13-2026 9:00 am
Event End Date 08-13-2026 10:00 am
Capacity Unlimited
Individual Price Free
September 2026 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 September 2026 Monthly Forum, the enrichment topics featured are:

Postal Enrichment: 

Industry Enrichment: 

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: 
https://usps.zoomgov.com/meeting/register/PFMviKICTYq9ggVCVPF3mg

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
Event End Date 09-10-2026 10:00 am
Capacity Unlimited
Individual Price Free
October 2026 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 2026 Monthly Forum, the enrichment topics featured are:

Postal Enrichment: 

Industry Enrichment: 

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: 
https://usps.zoomgov.com/meeting/register/PFMviKICTYq9ggVCVPF3mg

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
Event End Date 10-08-2026 10:00 am
Capacity Unlimited
Individual Price Free
November 2026 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 2026 Monthly Forum, the enrichment topics featured are:

Postal Enrichment: 

Industry Enrichment: 

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: 
https://usps.zoomgov.com/meeting/register/PFMviKICTYq9ggVCVPF3mg

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
Event End Date 11-12-2026 10:00 am
Capacity Unlimited
Individual Price Free

USPS National and Oregon News

03/25/2026 12:45
WASHINGTON — The U.S. Postal Service filed notice today with the Postal Regulatory Commission (PRC) regarding a time-limited price change to better align its costs of transportation with the market. This temporary price adjustment will provide needed flexibility for the Postal Service by helping to ensure that the actual costs of doing business are covered, as required by Congress.
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03/25/2026 10:52
Out of an abundance of caution, Retail, Post Office Box and Delivery operations at the North Bend Post Office, located at 1835 McPherson St. North Bend, OR 97459, have been temporarily suspended due to building safety concerns.
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03/23/2026 13:36
Baker City, OR – The U.S. Postal Service is looking for candidates to provide delivery services along designated routes in suburban and rural areas on weekdays, weekends, and holidays, indoors and outdoors to families within their local community to include Baker City, Durkee, and Sumpter.
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03/16/2026 11:58
WASHINGTON — The U.S. Postal Service is celebrating a beloved native flower with the release of the Sunflowers Forever stamp, issued today at the Garfield-Perry Stamp Club’s 136th annual March Party in Strongsville, Ohio.
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03/16/2026 11:30
SAN DIEGO — The U.S. Postal Service held a first-day-of-issue ceremony for its new Lowriders stamps today at the Logan Heights Library. With this issuance, USPS celebrates lowrider car culture, rooted in working-class Mexican American/Chicano communities throughout the American Southwest.
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03/14/2026 06:34
WASHINGTON — The U.S. Postal Service is celebrating a beloved native flower with the release of the Sunflowers Forever stamp, issued today at the Garfield-Perry Stamp Club’s 136th annual March Party in Strongsville, Ohio. The stamp highlights the sunflower’s beauty and positive symbolism as well as its nutritional and ecological importance.
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03/13/2026 10:37
SAN DIEGO — The U.S. Postal Service held a first-day-of-issue ceremony for its new Lowriders stamps today at the Logan Heights Library. With this issuance, USPS celebrates lowrider car culture, rooted in working-class Mexican American/Chicano communities throughout the American Southwest.
Read more...
03/11/2026 14:11
The U.S. Postal Service will commemorate Route 66 on that historic highway’s centennial with a set of eight stamps. The first-day-of-issue event will be held at the National Postal Forum, also known as the NPF, at the Phoenix Convention Center. The NPF is the mailing and shipping industry’s premier educational venue, trade show and networking event.
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03/11/2026 06:22
The U.S. Postal Service will commemorate Route 66 on that historic highway’s centennial with a set of eight stamps. The first-day-of-issue event will be held at the National Postal Forum, also known as the NPF, at the Phoenix Convention Center. The NPF is the mailing and shipping industry’s premier educational venue, trade show and networking event.
Read more...
03/10/2026 07:07
The U.S. Postal Service is commemorating the annual celebration that everyone enjoys with a new Happy Birthday stamp.
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PostalPro News

03/25/2026 05:00
These release notes summarize new features and enhancements implemented in deployments to the IV-MTR application.
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03/25/2026 05:00
This document provides a list of active IV-MTR work to be as well as items completed in FY25. *Please note, Postal Pro is the only source for a current IV-MTR Development log as updates will be made on an ongoing basis.
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03/25/2026 05:00
Turn USPS’s unmatched doorstep reach into smarter decisions with Beyond the Mail—powered by USPS Post Office and Collection Box Data, USPS Occupancy Trends, and USPS Population Mobility Trends for sharper planning across real estate, retail, logistics, and more.
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03/24/2026 05:00
The Enterprise Payment System or EPS allows customers to pay for products and services through an Enterprise Payment Account (EPA) funded as an Automated Clearing House (ACH) Debit or Trust Account. The EPS payment account management provides enhanced security features, centralized balance and account management, and a self-service customer experience.
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03/24/2026 05:00
Package Tracking allows seamless integration of real-time tracking information into business systems, enabling monitoring of USPS package status from shipment to delivery. USPS is upgrading tracking data access to enhance security and combat fraud by modernizing and securing customer access.
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