Upcoming events.
Do It Now: Fuel Your Drive and Take Action
Spring Into Summer Education Series (Part 1 of 15)
Do It Now: Fuel Your Drive and Take Action
Presented by Mark Fallon
Personal goals. Professional aspirations. Business ambitions.
With intentions of being successful, we analyze the factors involved and draft plans. Then, we draft contingency plans and graphs and timetables and spreadsheets and budgets. Then we wait for the perfect timing to put our plans into action.
And we wait. And wait. And wait.
There are many reasons for waiting. World events have shaken the economy. The print and mailing industry is in turmoil. There’s so much information available, that we want even more before proceeding. The timing never seems right. Of course, the time will probably never feel right. There’s only one answer that makes sense.
Do it now.
This workshop will review the essentials of developing and implementing plans. We’ll have a conversation about why you should take a leadership role that goes beyond your personal wishes. And you’ll learn why right now is the best time to take the next step in your journey.
REGISTER
Data To Mail Smarter
Data to Mail Smarter Presented by Valpak
Tuesday April 21, 2026
12:00 – 1:00 PM EST
Valpak Head of Product & Data Benjy Uhl will join us for a PCC-exclusive conversation on data in mail with topics including:
Latest research – consumer behavior & small business study
How direct mail drives action and consumer shopping behavior
Leveraging data for market insights and sales
Using PRIZM / Claritas Personas to score and model audiences
Coffee, Tea, & The PCC
Coffee, Tea, & the PCC
Stop By and See What’s Brewin’
When: March 11, 2026 8:30am-10am
Where: Cohatch
123 E. Tarpon Ave.
Tarpon springs, Fl.
What’s the PCC all about? Think of the Postal Customer Council (PCC) as your go-to partner for smarter mailing and shipping. We bring businesses and the USPS together to share tips, tools, and connections that make it easier to reach customers, save money, and grow. Whether you’re looking to learn, network, or just stay ahead of the curve, the PCC is here to help your business thrive.
Stop by, grab a cup of coffee or tea, and meet your local PCC members to learn more.
No cost, no agenda, no pressure, just information!
Membership is free but the benefits are priceless.
Rate Change Ready: 2026 Carrier Shipping Rate Guide
Rate Change Ready:
2026 Carrier Shipping Rate Guide
When: January 21st, @2:00 PM est
Where: Zoom
Join the Sunstate PCC’s as we host this great online event where you will learn:
The most important rate and fee changes for 2026 and their business impact
How to leverage multicarrier shipping for smarter, more flexible cost control
Actionable tactics for reducing shipping expenses and improving margins
How to equip your team for success, wherever they work
Hosted by: Tom Hazel, Vice President, Carrier Solutions and David Bilodeau, Sr. Director, Product Marketing at Pitney Bowes
2026 New Year Kick Off Membership Appreciation Breakfast
We are excited to invite you to our 2026 New Year Kick-Off Member Appreciation Breakfast on:
📅 Date: Thursday, January 8, 2026
⏰ Time: 8:00 AM
📍 Location: Westchase Golf Course 11602 Westchase Golf Dr, Tampa, FL 33626
Central Florida PCC Holiday Party
Join the Central Florida PCC’s Holiday Party!
When: Tuesday, December 16th, 2025 from 11:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Where: 10401 Post Office Blvd. Orlando, FL 32862
Lunch Provided!
Please bring a gift for secret santa!
Tickets are $25.00
PCC WEEK: Jon Bowman and Taylor Gerkin present: AI and Direct Mail
PCC Week Day 5: AI and Direct Mail, presented by Jon Bowman and Taylor Gerkin
PCC WEEK: SBA 101 & Post Office of 1897
PCC Week Day 4: Luann Lieurance presents SBA 101 and Jonathan Topper presents “The Post Office Of 1897”
PCC Day 2025
Join the Tampa Bay Suncoast, Central Florida, and Southwest Florida PCCs for their annual PCC Day.
This year the event will be held at the Firefighter’s Museum located in Downtown Tampa, Florida.
With your registration of only $40.00 you will receive:
Reserved parking in a designated lot
Attendance to the event
Catered lunch from a local artisan
Dessert
Hear from United States Postal Service Executive Leadership
Vibrant guest speakers
Vendor Booths and historical exhibits
Door prizes
Same day access to firefighter museum
Networking with Postal and Industry leadership
The event will be on August 27th, 2025 from 10:00 AM - 3:30 PM
Register today while tickets are available!
PCC WEEK: Chris Lien presents 5 Key Strategies to make every mail piece count
PCC Week Day 2: Chris Lien presents - 5 Key Strategies to make every mail piece count
PCC WEEK: Mark Fallon presents AI: Help, not Hype
PCC Week Day 1: Mark Fallon presents - Artificial Intelligence: Help, not Hype
Hurricane & Disaster Preparedness Seminar
The Sunstate PCC group (Tampa Bay Suncoast PCC, Central Florida PCC, & Southwest Florida PCC) are teaming up with the Northeast Florida PCC and other PCC groups within the sunshine state to host this fantastic seminar held on July 9, 2025 from 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM at The Villages.
Cost for this event is $30.00 which includes a delicious lunch buffet hosted by The Villages.
You must register for this event by July 3, 2025 to be able to attend.
You can register by contacting the Northeast Florida PCC administrator: Sherwin Salla at Sherwin.S.Salla@usps.gov or (904) 312-3454 or by visiting the www.Northeastflpcc.com to register online.
Featured Speakers will be Matt Hoopfer (The Villages Vice President of Commercial Property) and Rachel Wilkinson (Emergency Management Coordinator, The Villages Public Safety Department)
We can’t wait to see you there!
Change With Us
Join the Central Florida PCC, Tampa Bay Suncoast PCC, and Southwest Florida PCC as we present: Change With Us.
Featuring USPS special guest, Senior Director of Regional Logistics, Karlett E. Gilbert and District Sales Manager, Stephanie Mcnulty as they give the most current updates within the United States Postal Service.
This event will be held through Zoom, register today to be sent a link to this meeting.
We will see you on June 26, 2025 from 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM est.
Grow Your Business: St. Petersburg
Grow Your Business Day: St. Petersburg
Are you looking for cost effective ways to market your business? Do you want to improve your shipping options? Could expert advice help you grow your customer base?
If so, this free event can help you find the answers and tools you need to take your business to the next level!
During this live event at 3135 1st Ave N. St. Pete, FL you will learn about:
Marketing Tools
Shipping Solutions
Mailing Incentives
Postal Customer Councils
and much more!
No need to sign up, simply stop by!
Swing Into Summer: Top Golf Event
The Tampa Bay Suncoast PCC presents…
The Swing Into Summer Top Golf Event!
Join the Tampa Bay Suncoast PCC for complimentary golf, drinks, food, and fun. This amazing networking event is being brought to you as a member absolutely free of charge. Not a member? Join today to attend this awesome event.
June 10th from 5:00 PM to 7:30 PM
Top Golf
220 Carillon Pkwy N.
St. Petersburg, FL 33716
The Value of Old Stamps to Collectors
Join the Southwest Florida PCC, Tampa Bay Suncoast PCC, and Central Florida PCC as we present an engaging ZOOM event about the Value of Old Stamps to Collectors.
This special presentation will be given by Mr. Topper. Mr. Topper is a life-long stamp collector and Postal history researcher. He has been a registered stamp appraiser for the last 17 years and has served as an officer or a member of the Board Of Directors in many State, National, and International stamp collecting societies.
We hope you can attend on May 29, 2025 at 2:00 PM est.
Tampa Bay Suncoast PCC: Day Of Giving
Join the Tampa Bay Suncoast PCC for their annual Day Of Giving.
This charitable event will incorporate networking and education while giving back to the community. The event will be held at the Metropolitan Ministries located at 120 E. Ross Ave. Tampa, FL.
Help the Metropolitan Ministries get ready for summer from 11:00 AM to 2:00 PM on May 7th and network with other PCC and Postal leadership while giving back to your community.
Registration is free and appreciated, sign up below!
PCCAC Education Sub-Committee Presents: Dale Kennedy
PCCAC Education Sub-Committee presents: Dale Kennedy
New Bundle Strapping Regulations
Join the PCCAC Education Sub-Committee for a webinar on the new bundle strapping regulations featuring subject matter expert Dale Kennedy. This event will be held on Wednesday, March 19, 2025, at 2 PM EDT.
Dale Kennedy serves as the Director, Product Classification responsible for developing mail standards, eligibility requirements, price change implementation, the DMM, IMM, Notice 123, Postal Explorer, and Publication 52.
Join from a PC, Mac, iPad, iPhone, or Android device:
Please click this URL to join. https://usps.zoomgov.com/j/1618116124?pwd=uwTgv3Dr2kwXzTc40DQ58ucN4AfK8t.1
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Drive Shack Annual Membership Appreciation Event
Join the Central Florida PCC for their annual membership appreciation event at the Drive Shack!
Network, Learn, Golf, JOIN!
Appetizers and non-alcoholic beverages are included and this event is absolutely free for any member of the Central Florida PCC.
On March 7th, 2025 from 5:00 PM - 7:00PM we will be gathering together and “driving” our membership to the Central Florida PCC by networking and learning from one another. Join us at the Drive Shack located at 7825 Corner Dr. Orlando, FL 32827 and “drive” your participation in the Central Florida PCC.
AIM Meeting Networking Event
Tampa Bay Suncoast PCC | Central Florida PCC | Southwest Florida PCC
Shipping Hacks: 10 money saving shipping hacks you need to know
Learn about shipping hacks that can save your company a ton of money with this fantastic presentation put on by Tom Hazel of Pitney Bowes. Join this absolutely free event being held on September 25th from 12:00 PM est. to 1:00 PM est. Register for the event below!
REGISTER HERE!
Get an edge on Direct Mail with Competitive Intelligence
Hear from Morgan DiGiorgio of Direct Mail 2.0 as she covers direct mail and competitive intelligence. Register today for this great event occurring on September 24th from 12:00 PM est. to 1:00 PM est. Register today for free!
REGISTER HERE
Mail Moment Study: How Each Generation Reacts To Mail
Presented by Doug Wiggins of the United States Postal Service this fantastic presentation will dive into what makes each generation tick when it comes to mail. Don’t miss this free event from 12:00 PM est to 1:00 PM est on September 23rd. Registration link located below.
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2024 Hurricane Season Preparedness Seminar
Join us as we learn from Edwin Lang, District Emergency Preparedness Specialist for the United States Postal Service, as he shares best practices in preperation for the 2024 Florida hurricane season.
Railroad Stamp Dedication
Join the Southwest Florida PCC as we hold a Railroad Stamp Dedication ceremony at the Collaboratory. Our guest speakers are Benjy Uhl (EVP, Audience and Product Development for Valpak) and Lamont DeJarnett (USPS HQ District Sales Manager)
PCC Boot Camp
PCC Boot Camp will be presented jointly by Postal and Industry representatives to demonstrate the partnership that exists among successfully operated PCCs. Each module is an hour and fifteen minutes, including Q&A and interactive activities. Breakfast and lunch will be provided for attendees. Attendance is limited to 60 people, so register today! This is a free event, included with your PCC membership and is Credly certified so you will be given a digital badge to share on Social Media sites that shows that you have attended a PCC Boot Camp.
PCC Boot Camp Networking Event
Join over 15 PCCs at the Drive Shack in Orlando for a networking event before PCC Boot Camp. Appetizers and non-alcoholic beverages will be included and it is free to join for anyone attending Boot Camp on May 2nd, 2024.