Upcoming Events


PCC - Plant Tour - New Eagan Facility - Date to be Announced

PCC Day September 15, 2010

MSMA - Tour of the New Target Field and Networking Event September 29th.

PCC Upcoming Events

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January 2011 Mailing Services Price Change Proposal.

We are please to annouce a new workshop-in-a box available for your use. 
This workshop outlines the Jaunuary Price change proposal. 

This workshop is now available in both PowerPoint and Text Files at:

http://ribbs.usps.gov/index.cfm?page=pccworkshopbox

We sincerely hope that you find this information to be helpful.

 

Certification Programs

Executive Mail Center Manager 

The Executive Mail Center Manager (EMCM) program is a comprehensive training program that is designed for individuals who wish to develop Mail Center Management skills. 
 
The EMCM program provides training specifically designed for mailing industry professionals. The program teaches skills needed to:

  • Manage more effectively
  • Improve mail center safety and security
  • Boost productivity
  • Cut cost
Twin Cities EMCM Certified - Class of 2008

Jim Davidson, Advanstar Communications, Inc
Lani Pound, Augsburg College
Keith Bridgeman, Cargill
Scott Niles, Cargill
Rhea Friederichs, Curtis 1000
Arlin Wertish, Fullfillment Distribution Center, Inc
Steve Lasher, GLS Companies
Naomi Quiram, Gustavus Adolphus Colleve 
Gayle Morstad, Medtronic
Lisa Kisch, Medtronic
Julie Anderson, Medtronic
Dana Garies, RBC Dain Rauscher
Dave Trapp, Target
Mary McNeary, The College of St. Catherine
Cindy Buckett, The Valspar Corporation
Catherine Cheesebrow, Xerox 

 

Topics covered in the course include: 

Training is available through fiveday residency programs offered at Postal Service training facilities located in Norman, Oklahoma. 

Training may also be arranged in your city through sponsorship by your Postal Customer Council.


Mail Design Professional
 

The Mailpiece Design Professional (MDP) program offers two curriculum alternatives that teach mailing industry personnel how to design mail to enhance its compatibility with U.S. Postal Service® automated equipment. It also coaches mailers on how to achieve lower postage prices through automation. USPS MDP certification is available upon successful completion of course assessment.

MDP ON-LINE CURRICULUM
The online curriculum provides mailing industry professionals training including:

Maximizing eligibility for postage discounts
Designing mail for automation
Designing Reply Mail pieces


For more details about topics covered in the program, review the course curriculum. Registration for this USPS certification program is available on the Business Mail Academy website @ http://www.nced.com/bma/.

Program Highlights

7 hour online program
$75 assessment fee
Successful participants receive USPS® certification as an MDP


THREE-DAY RESIDENT CURRICULUM
 
The three-day resident course provides instructor-led curriculum to mailing industry professionals. Training topics include:

Maximizing eligibility for postage discounts
Designing mail for automation
Designing Reply Mail pieces
Content & Characteristics
Addressing, Forwarding and Related Services
Barcoding Formats and Print Specifications
MERLIN®
Mailpiece Design Evaluation Tools


For more details about topics covered in the resident program, review the course curriculum.

Registration for this USPS certification program is available on the Business Mail Academy website @
http://www.nced.com/bma/

For more information on these programs, please contact anyone on the Executive Board or send an email to
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Interested in joining? Contact us, or fill out our membership application!


  The Mail Service Providers Network
  A network of 200 nation-wide PCC chapters whose members offer mail related services. 
  If you would like to become a part of the MSP network, please call 612-349-4700.