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

January 2025 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 January 2025 Monthly Forum, the enrichment topics featured are:

Postal Enrichment: John Sandness, Postal Co-Chair, will guide everyone through Publication 286, which provides PCC Policies and Rules. We will also brainstorm ideas to grow and strengthen our PCC.

Industry Enrichment: Wes Friesen, Industry Co-Chair, will present his article "Teamwork Makes the Dream Work."

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.
***On January 9th, 2025 (the 2nd Thursday of the Month), the Postal Service will be closed to observe a day of mourning and remembrance of the passing of former President Jimmy Carter and so January's meeting has been moved to January 16th, 2025.

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 01-16-2025 9:00 am
Event End Date 01-16-2025 10:00 am
Capacity Unlimited
Individual Price Free
February 2025 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 February 2025 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 02-13-2025 9:00 am
Event End Date 02-13-2025 10:00 am
Capacity Unlimited
Individual Price Free
March 2025 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 March 2025 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 03-13-2025 9:00 am
Event End Date 03-13-2025 10:00 am
Capacity Unlimited
Individual Price Free
April 2025 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 April 2025 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 04-10-2025 9:00 am
Event End Date 04-10-2025 10:00 am
Capacity Unlimited
Individual Price Free
May 2025 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 2025 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 05-08-2025 9:00 am
Event End Date 05-08-2025 10:00 am
Capacity Unlimited
Individual Price Free
June 2025 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 2025 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 06-12-2025 9:00 am
Event End Date 06-12-2025 10:00 am
Capacity Unlimited
Individual Price Free
July 2025 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 2025 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 07-10-2025 9:00 am
Event End Date 07-10-2025 10:00 am
Capacity Unlimited
Individual Price Free
August 2025 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 2025 Monthly Forum, the enrichment topics featured are:

Industry 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 08-14-2025 9:00 am
Event End Date 08-14-2025 10:00 am
Capacity Unlimited
Individual Price Free
September 2025 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 2025 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 09-11-2025 9:00 am
Event End Date 09-11-2025 10:00 am
Capacity Unlimited
Individual Price Free
October 2025 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 2025 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 10-09-2025 9:00 am
Event End Date 10-09-2025 10:00 am
Capacity Unlimited
Individual Price Free

USPS National and Oregon News

01/14/2025 08:00
BOSTON — Today, the U.S. Postal Service unveiled the Lunar New Year: Year of the Snake stamp in the historic Boch Center Wang Theatre in Boston. The Postal Service printed 21 million stamps that are now on sale at Post Offices and usps.com.
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01/13/2025 08:00
WASHINGTON — The U.S. Postal Service today announced two more stamps it will release in 2025. Additional stamps will be announced in the coming weeks and months. These designs are preliminary and may change.
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01/07/2025 09:06
In observance of the national day of mourning for former President Jimmy Carter, the Postal Service will suspend regular mail delivery and retail service on Thursday, January 9, 2025.
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01/03/2025 11:25
The Postal Service will be hosting a job fair event this month in Tualatin, Oregon.
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12/30/2024 08:00
The 48th stamp in the Black Heritage series honors the legendary musician and songwriter Allen Toussaint (1938-2015). An icon of New Orleans music, Toussaint’s contributions to rhythm and blues (R&B), jazz, and rock ‘n’ roll have left an enduring mark on American music.
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12/16/2024 08:00
WASHINGTON — The U.S. Postal Service today announced more stamps it will release in 2025.
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12/12/2024 13:43
With two weeks remaining before Christmas Day (Wednesday, Dec. 25), the U. S. Postal Service today reports exceptional service performance during the peak holiday rush.
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12/12/2024 08:34
WASHINGTON — With two weeks remaining before Christmas Day (Wednesday, Dec. 25), the U. S. Postal Service today reports exceptional service performance during the peak holiday rush and expects continued success throughout the season, including the busiest week of the year — the week just before Christmas.
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12/03/2024 11:14
The United States Postal Service released its 2024 Post-Election Analysis Report.
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10/29/2024 08:38
The Postal Service is in the midst of our busiest season and now is a great time to apply for a new postal career.
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PostalPro News

01/14/2025 04:00
This Excel sheet details route adjustments for January 2025 thru February 2025.
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This document provides a contact list for Business Acceptance Solutions (formerly Business Mailer Support) & Major Mailer Support
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01/13/2025 04:00
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01/13/2025 04:00
This spreadsheet details Parcel Select service standards for Q2 FY2025. To download a version of this file with headers, please click here.
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This spreadsheet provides information for Parcel Select Service Standards Exceptions. To download a version of this file with headers, please click here.
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