Small Businesses Are Made in the Carolinas

Register now for the USPS® Small Business Symposium on Wednesday, May 24.

Collage of Carolina small business entrepreneurs.

A day full of insights and inspiration, with the opportunity to:

  • Get a complimentary professional headshot
  • Network with area entrepreneurs
  • Hear from local business experts
  • Discover small business solutions
  • Learn how to become a USPS supplier
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Map location of the National Postal Forum at the Charlotte Convention Center at 501 South College Street, Charlotte, North Carolina 28202.

Includes breakfast, lunch and a networking reception. Plus, door prize drawings throughout the day.

Seats are limited. Click “Purchase” to register and secure your spot.

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Big Plans Start Here

At the National Postal Forum at the Charlotte Convention Center
Wednesday, May 24, 2023
9 AM-5 PM
Admission: $20
No refunds will be issued.

Agenda

9:00 – 10:15 AM

Registration and Complimentary Headshots

10:15 – 10:25 AM

Meet Your Small Business Solutions Team with Sheila Holman, Vice President of Marketing at USPS and Peter Timko, Manager of Small Business Solutions at USPS

10:30 – 11:10 AM

The Superhighway for Small Business Success: Let’s Talk USPS Small Business Solutions

11:10 – 11:40 AM

Keynote with Ric Elias, Chief Executive Officer of Red Ventures

11:40 – 12:10 PM

Winning Case Studies from USPS Small Business Solutions with executives from Carolina Care and Local Trends

12:10 – 1:10 PM

Complimentary Lunch

1:10 – 1:40 PM

Made in the Carolinas Small Business Panel with executives from New Capstone, Inner Sleeve and Bomb’d Aesthetics

1:40 – 2:10 PM

Building it Better for Small Business: New and Improved Click-N-Ship 2.0 and APIs with Angela Dyer, Director Commerce and Market Tech Service at USPS

2:10 – 2:40 PM

Let’s Do Business: Learn the Process to be a USPS Supplier and Opportunities for Mentoring with Mark Guilfoil, Vice President of Supply Management at USPS

2:40 – 3:10 PM

Meet your “Made in the Carolinas” Small Business Resources with Jessica Helms from the Charlotte Area Chamber of Commerce, Justin Henderson, the Charlotte Postmaster and Glenn Swyers, Greater Charlotte Postal Customer Council

3:10 – 3:30 PM

Closing

3:30 – 5:00 PM

Networking Reception and Complimentary Headshots

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