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Why Direct Mail Still Works - Chris Lien

The Central Illinois PCC Presents

Chris Lien
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Why Direct Mail Still Works March 19th, 2025, at 10:00 AM CDT

Chris Lien is Executive Vice President of Postal Affairs for BCC Software, a BlueCrest company. He has been active in the mailing industry for over 30 years and participates in numerous industry associations including the Postmaster General’s Mailers Technical Advisory Committee as a former industry chair. As EVP of Postal Affairs, he is focused on all aspects of the mail supply chain and provides a voice of advocacy on behalf of the thousands of BCC Software and BlueCrest customers. Chris also chairs the Board of Directors of the National Postal Forum.

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Event Date	03-19-2025 10:00 am - 11:00 am
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News from USPS National and USPS Great Lakes Area.

Barbie To Be Celebrated With New Stamps

USPS News 05/01/2026 07:00

WASHINGTON — The U.S. Postal Service today announced a new release coming this summer: a set of Barbie stamps featuring Barbie dolls through the years, dressed for 10 iconic careers.

The Stamp Out Hunger® Food Drive

Illinois News Releases 04/30/2026 10:11

ILLINOIS — Saturday, May 9th marks the 34th anniversary of the largest one-day food drive in the nation – the National Association of Letter Carriers' Stamp Out Hunger® Food Drive.

USPS News 04/24/2026 11:28

BURLINGAME, CA — The U.S. Postal Service is sharing one of summer’s greatest pleasures — A Day at the Beach — with its latest set of stamps, which were released today at the WESTPEX Stamp Show.

Board of Governors to meet May 8

USPS News 04/23/2026 14:19

WASHINGTON — The U.S. Postal Service Board of Governors will meet Friday, May 8, in an open session at Postal Service headquarters, 475 L’Enfant Plaza SW, in Washington, DC.

Illinois News Releases 04/20/2026 11:10

A guided tour of the new Hammond Sorting and Delivery Center (S&DC) highlighting updated operations, state-of-the-art package sorting technology, facility upgrades, and Next Generation Delivery Vehicles (NGDVs). Interviews will be available following the tour.

Happy Birthday Stamps to You!

USPS News 04/18/2026 10:00

PROVIDENCE, RI - The U.S. Postal Service invites you to celebrate with the release of a new Happy Birthday Forever stamp to honor everyone's favorite day — their birthday — with cake, candles and a card marking the anniversary of their birth.

USPS News 04/16/2026 11:00

The U.S. Postal Service will issue Bald Eagle: Hatchling to Adult, a new set of commemorative postage stamps. The first-day-of-issue outdoor event is free and open to the public. News of the stamps is being shared with the hashtag #BaldEagleStamps.

Illinois News Releases 02/12/2026 08:55

ILLINOIS — The U.S. Postal Service is reminding customers in Illinois that Post Office locations will be closed and regular mail delivery will not occur on Presidents’ Day, Monday, Feb. 16, 2026.

Illinois News Releases 02/09/2026 16:21

USPS Makes It Easy To Send Something Real This Valentine’s Day

Notice of Comment Period

Illinois News Releases 11/19/2025 11:47

The U.S. Postal Service will mail a postcard to the impacted community, announcing a proposed relocation of the Muncie, IL Main Post Office formerly located at 101 North Main Street, Muncie, IL 61857. The postcard provides information about the public comment period.