99 S. Walnut St. Youngstown OH 44501

Holiday Networking Event

The Northern Ohio Postal Customer Council cordially invites you to our

Annual Holiday Networking Event

Friday, December 12, 2025, 11:30 am – 1:00 pm

The luncheon event will take place at Burntwood Tavern (Harvest Room), 33675 Solon Rd. Solon, OH 44139 for our holiday networking. Everyone will order from the restaurant’s menu and pay on their own. Please R.S.V.P by December 8 to Tina Grabovez, USPS Customer Relations Coordinator, at valentina.grabovez@usps.gov or at 216-443-4723 if you have any questions. WE LOOK FORWARD TO SEEING YOU THERE!

Midwest Direct Tour

A facility tour of Midwest Direct and Networking with Industry Peers and USPS Representatives

Thursday, November 6, 2025 at 10 am

– Midwest Direct works with clients nationwide to deliver print, mail and digital messages and communications more effectively and efficiently.
– Don’t miss this invaluable networking opportunity with Industry Stakeholders and Postal Service Representatives.
– Light refreshments will be provided.

RESERVATIONS ARE REQUIRED FOR THIS EVENT. Please RSVP by October 30 to Tina Grabovez at valentina.grabovez@usps.gov. Questions? Contact Tina at 216-443-4723.

Midwest Direct is located at 2222 West 110 St., Cleveland, OH 44102.

National PCC Day 2025

National PCC Day – August 28, 2025

Registration 8 am, Program 9 am – 2 pm

The NEW Center at NEOMED

4211 State Route 44, Rootstown OH 44272

Take I-76 to 44, go south. Enter across from Giant Eagle and look for the American / Ohio flags. Park in that lot and enter under the awning. Once inside, take the stairs or the elevator on the right.

Your Registration of $79 will cover:
• Keynote Presentation: Leading Forward – Marc McCrery, Vice President, Customer Experience, USPS
• Featured speaker Bob Tomer of AMASTI – Mail Smarter – Money Saving Strategies for Mailers
• Additional Presentations from USPS Experts
• Award Presentations & Prizes & One-on-One Networking Opportunities
• Industry Education – Certificate for all Attendees
• Visit Exhibitors for State-of-the-Art Products & Services
• Registration includes education, continental breakfast, and hot lunch.

Vendor Table cost is $170 – Includes two tickets to attend

Questions? Contact Tina Grabovez at valentina.grabovez@usps.gov or 216-443-4723

Importance of Mailpiece Design: Avoiding Costly Mistakes

August 20, 2025 – 11:00 AM EST

Failing to meet the minimum mailing dimensions for commercial mail can significantly impact your budget.

This session will explore the common mistakes in mailpiece design and provide strategies to avoid them. This session is essential for printers and mailers, as the competitive edge of a well-designed mailpiece is becoming increasingly crucial in the marketing landscape.

Join us to ensure your mailpieces are cost-effective and designed to save you time and money.

Floyd Creecy is the Vice-President of Operations at 120 Design Studios, based in Orlando, FL. In this role, he oversees all operational aspects of the company, ensuring seamless execution of IT and branding projects while driving strategic growth in the commercial contracting sector. He is also the Executive Director of the Mail Systems Management Association (MSMA), a member of the Greater Baltimore Postal Customer Council (GBPCC),and serves on the PCCAC Strategic Innovation Sub-Committee. Renowned for his compassionate leadership, Floyd empowers and motivates his teams and audiences alike. His extensive experience in project management and branding, coupled with his expertise as a speaker, makes him a staple at industry events like PCC, Postal Forum, MAILCOM, and MSMA conferences, where he delivers impactful keynote speeches.

Floyd’s professional mantra —“Attitude, Industry education, and information aid us in our ability to exceed our limitations”— reflects his firm belief in the power of positive thinking, continual learning, and access to information as keys to success. Floyd holds a bachelor’s degree from Liberty University and is a Certified Project Management Professional (PMP) and a Certified Mail and Distribution Systems Manager (CMDSM).

Join us on Zoom
https://usps.zoomgov.com/j/1600160664?pwd=hIRvBX615rP4EUp3MdHb4wmKcN0LEF.1

Phone one-tap: US: +15033361236,,1600160664#,,,,*539453# or +1952-229-5070,,1600160664#,,,,*539453#
Meeting ID: 160 016 0664
Passcode: 539453
Join by Telephone
Dial: +1 503 336 1236 or +1 952-229-5070 or +1 650-581-7094 or +1 855-860-4313 or +1 678 317 3330

Salem Christmas Parade of Floats and Light Up Night 2024

Our PCC participated in this wonderful community event on December 5, 2024. We were able to use a 2-ton USPS truck and handed out candy to children along the parade route. For the adults, we handed out flyers promoting Operation Santa with a business card providing information about Steel Valley PCC. We were joined by Safety SAM and a handful of Salem Ohio’s letter carriers.

Salem Holiday Parade 2024
Salem Holiday Parade 2024
Salem Holiday Parade 2024
Salem Holiday Parade 2024
Salem Holiday Parade 2024