History


Date

1926

Midwest Calendar

Midwest Calendar is purchased for $75 by Alex and Marie Lewandowski.

Date

1947

Promotional items

Promotional Products were added to the mix of items offered.

Date

1953

Don Lewandowski

Don Lewandowski, Alex’s son, rejoins the family business post Korean War.

Date

1976

Midwest Calendar automates back office with the purchase of its first computer system.

First computer system

Date

1980

Don Lewandowski

Don Lewandowski takes over as CEO.

Date

1986

Hired first graphic designer and purchased first generation Apple Computer to offer clients in-house services.

Apple Computer

Date

1988

Midwest moves to Summit, Illinois, tripling its square footage and expanding capabilities.

New location

Date

1988

Screen printing

Screen-printing was added to the in-house services allowing for quicker turn-times and quality control.

Date

1989

Embroidery

Embroidery was added to in-house services.

Date

1999

Name change

Midwest Calendar changes its name to Midwest Promotional Group to better reflect the company’s expanding line of products.

Date

2013

Midwest moves to state-of-the-art facility in Burr Ridge, Illinois.

New facility