Commemorative Book, Special Event Pay Tribute to
50 Chicago Area Companies in Business for 50+ Years
Marketing Support, Incorporated (MSI), a Chicago-based integrated advertising, marketing and branding agency, is celebrating its 50th anniversary by honoring 49 other independently owned and operated companies throughout Chicagoland that have achieved the same major milestone.
This celebration, aptly named the "50Fifty," pays tribute to a wide range of companies that have been in business for 50 or more years and call the Chicago area home. From restaurants to manufacturers, real estate to retailers and everything in between, the 50Fifty applauds companies that have stood the test of time in the city that works.
To document the legacies of these persevering companies, MSI created a commemorative 50Fifty book that offers a captivating visual journey of the last half century of business in Chicago. Through illustrative layouts, historical photography and in-depth interviews, the book highlights business owners who have worked tirelessly to establish themselves in their respective industries, remaining independently owned and committed to giving Chicagoans, and the world, the best they have to offer. In addition to sharing the rich histories, insights and secrets of success for some of Chicago's most renowned establishments, the 50Fifty book also uncovers pieces of Chicago's fascinating past along the way.
While many of the businesses featured in the 50Fifty celebration are some of Chicagoland's most well-known companies, others may just be distinguished in their respective industries. Included in the 50Fity are the following:
- The Airoom Companies
- American Fluorescent
- Anderson Lock Company
- The Bagel
- Baird & Warner
Real Estate
- The Bergoff
- Bill Brown Sales
- Billy Goat Tavern
- Butch McGuire's
- Central Camera
- Club Lago
- Cupid Candies
- Dinkel's Bakery
- Elkay Manufacturing
- Fishman's Fabrics
- H. Horwitz Co Jewelers
- Henricksen Furniture
- Neiman Brothers Co.
- Paulina Meat Market
- Ravinia Plumbing
- Russell's Barbecue
- Rogers & Hollands Jewelers
- Royal Industries
- Sally Ann Corset Shop
- Shoreline Sightseeing
- Superdawg
- Swansons Blossom Shop
- The Talbott Hotel
- Tripp Lite Manufacturing
- The Tucker Company
- Walter E. Smithe
- West Chicago Printing Company
- W.S. Darley
- The House of Glunz
- Hudson Precision Products Co.
- Italian Village
- Iwan Ries & Co.
- Kurtzon Lighting
- L. Krinsky & Sons
- LA-CO Industries
- Lad & Lassie
- Land O'Frost Lunch Meats
- Laystrom Manufaturing
- Leona's Restaurant
- Lou Mitchell's
- Mahoney Plumbing
- Manny's Deli
- MSI
- National Van Lines
- Nielsen-Massey Vanillas
Each of the companies will be presented with a complimentary copy of MSI's
50Fifty book at a private event held on Wednesday, November 9th at Carmichael's Restaurant. In addition to providing a platform for the official unveiling of the book, the event will also offer the opportunity to gather all of the honored guests in one celebration, allowing them to share their stories, connect their common threads and toast to more than 2,500 years of collective success.
Dave Weiner, CEO and founder of MSI, notes, "What began as an idea to celebrate MSI's 50th anniversary as an independently owned business in Chicago
ultimately evolved into more than a celebration of just our own history. As we worked to build the 50Fifty, we had the opportunity to learn from some incredible local business owners and gain some inspiring insights into what it takes to be successful in Chicago in an array of industries. I couldn't think of a better way to celebrate our 50th year in business."
For more information about MSI's 50Fifty and to access an online version of the book, visit www.msinet.com/50Fifty.
