Press release and staff report

CLEVELAND, OH — During Small Business Week, 880 Post Offices around the country will host events where customers can learn about USPS small business offerings designed to grow and innovate your business in a one-on-one setting.

The Galion Post Office, 133 N. Columbus St., is the only post office in Crawford County participating in the event. A Small Business Week event will take place from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. on May 3.

Other local Small Business Week events will take place at the Sycamore Post Office, 201 S. Sycamore Ave., from 10 a.m. to noon on May 3, and the Tiffin Post Office, 175 S. Monroe St., from noon to 2 p.m. on May 2.

This year’s theme “Dream Big, Start Small” is an ideal the USPS supports and encourages as we recognize the importance of supporting small businesses, the jobs they help create, and the culture they instill in local communities.

Small business owners can order a free shipping kit at www.prioritymail.com/smallbusiness. While visiting our website please check out all the tools and applications we offer specifically with small business in mind.

The Postal Service receives no tax dollars for operating expenses and relies on the sale of postage, products and services to fund its operations.