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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
August 6, 2009
Media Contact: James T. Wigdel
415-550-5718
415-205-4708
jwigdel@usps.gov

usps.com/news
Release No. SF09-041

U.S. Postal Service to Host Networking Reception at
2009 OCA National Convention in San Francisco, California

Postal Service to Introduce its GrowGlobal!™ Initiative to the APA Business Community

What:
As part of the 2009 Organization of Chinese Americans (OCA) national convention, the U.S. Postal Service is hosting a business networking reception. The reception will bring together Asian Pacific American (APA) business leaders and senior members of the U.S. Postal Service executive staff to discuss opportunities for business growth through its GrowGlobal! Initiative.

Who:
Anthony Vegliante, USPS chief human resources officer and executive vice president, and new member of the OCA Business Advisory Council
Pranab Shah, USPS vice president and managing director of Global Business
Winifred G. Groux, USPS District Manager, San Francisco
George Wu, OCA Executive Director
Elaine Chick, Honk Kong Post Representative
Mr. Wang, China Post Representative (via video)

When:
Friday, August 7, 2009 – 5 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.

Where:
Westin St. Francis Hotel 355 Powell Street San Francisco, CA 94102 California Room West, 2nd Floor, Tower Building

Background:
The OCA, founded in 1973, is a national organization dedicated to advancing the social, political, and economic well-being of Asian Pacific Americans in the United States. The U.S. Postal Service, as part of the GrowGlobal!™ business networking strategy, has partnered with the OCA.

Media are invited and encouraged to attend this important event. Please call USPS Media Representative James Wigdel at 415-550-5718 for further information.

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