National franchisor unveils float design and kicks off 2025 Start Small, Grow Big New Year’s Contest with Junior Achievement USA®, in support of young entrepreneurs

Competition hosted in collaboration with Inc. highlights bold ideas and innovation by small business owner competitors

The UPS Store is proud to continue our commitment to supporting the next generation of entrepreneurs and small business owners with our 2024 donation to Junior Achievement USA.

Competition spotlights creativity, skills and achievements of small business owners in partnership with Inc. and offers mentoring, media recognition, and prizes

The UPS Store® Network Recognized in Top 10 for Ninth Consecutive Year on Entrepreneur's Annual Franchise 500® Ranking

The “Helping Dreams Take Flight” float showcased the national franchise’s support for future small business owners in collaboration with Junior Achievement USA

Your neighborhood The UPS Store® location offers peace of mind and money-back guarantee with Pack & Ship Guarantee* and Air Shipping Guarantee** for your holiday packages.

Mark your calendar and catch a glimpse of the captivating float by The UPS Store® themed, “Helping Dreams Take Flight,” in the 136th Rose Parade® presented by Honda on January 1, 2025, in Pasadena, California.

The 2024 The UPS Store® Small Biz Challenge became a powerful learning experience for nine unstoppable entrepreneurs as they were paired with mentors and took on several challenges over the past six weeks to test their skills in marketing, staffing, operations and company culture.

Today, The UPS Store, Inc., announces its donation of $2.9 million to Junior Achievement USA® through its Start Small, Grow Big program – an initiative designed to support aspiring small business owners and entrepreneurs.