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The U.S. Postal Service will soon launch one of the most innovative delivery solutions USPS Connect throughout Connecticut offering business customers same-day and next-day delivery options.To celebrate this milestone the Postal Service invites customers to attend a ribbon-cutting ceremony. The event is open to the public and postal officials will be available to provide business customers the opportunity to learn more about the new delivery services. A postal official will be available for media interviews about USPS Connect.USPS Connect Local Connecticut DistrictRibbon Cutting CeremonyBloomfield Post Office40 Jerome Ave.Bloomfield CTWednesday June 1 from noon-1 p.m.Members from the USPS small business team will be on site before during and after the ribbon-cutting to meet with small business customers to explain USPS product offerings including USPS Connect.USPS Connect provides businesses of all sizes an affordable and reliable solution to meet consumer demand for fast delivery said Carissa Laino Connecticut District Manager. These new same-day and next-day delivery options will be a game-changer especially for small businesses who rely on affordable delivery options.More information about USPS Connect can be found here All-Inclusive Shipping Solutions for Any Size Business USPS Connect. USPS Connect is part of the Postal Services Delivering for America 10-Year Plan. The DFA plan was rolled out last year to invest in our retail and delivery networks strengthen our workforce and provide additional solutions for business customers. More information about the Delivering for America plan can be found here Delivering for America Our Vision and Ten-Year Plan to Achieve Financial Sustainability and Service Excellence - about.usps.com.The four USPS Connect business solutions areUSPS Connect Local is a new way for local businesses to affordably and quickly reach local customers. USPS Connect Local offers affordable next-day service in all locations with same-day delivery Sunday delivery and pickup options in select locations. This offering also includes USPS Connect Local Mail an affordable First-Class Mail option for documents up to 13 ounces. Businesses can enter USPS Connect Local packages and mail at the receiving dock of the designated postal facility or take advantage of free en-route pickup when their carrier delivers their mail. Free flat-rate bags boxes and envelopes are available via Click-N-Ship.USPS Connect Regional provides next-day regional entry and delivery of Parcel Select packages and Parcel Select Lightweight packages. Businesses should consult with USPS representatives to identify the entry points and options that work best for them. Most packages will be delivered the next day within a specified region.USPS Connect National provides delivery solutions for businesses of all sizes. They can benefit from the Postal Services new mail processing equipment and reconfigured network to receive reliable delivery of packages through First-Class Package Service Parcel Select Ground and Retail Ground.USPS Connect Returns is a service for businesses to offer their customers convenient returns with free en-route pickup by their carrier or drop-off at a nearby Post Office location.Weve listened carefully to our business customers to develop this program Laino said. Were giving smaller businesses big-business rates and all businesses more user-friendly ways to interact with us.Businesses interested in learning more may visit uspsconnect.com call 855-MYUSPSCONNECT 855-698-7772 email uspsconnect@usps.gov or visit usps.combusinessbusiness-shipping.htm.Delivery times stated for USPS Connect offerings are expected but not guaranteed and require entry of packages at the designated facility nearest package destinations or authorized pickup. Businesses should speak with a USPS representative about requirements.The Postal Service generally receives no tax dollars for operating expenses and relies on the sale of postage products and services to fund its operations.
