May 24, 2022 -

At the Midwest Pawn Convention, a change was announced to the name of their Lifetime Achievement Award. This honor is now titled The Krupnik-Stempkowski Lifetime Achievement Award, named in honor of Steve Krupnik and Ron Stempkowski. Steve ran Red’s Pawn Shop in South…

Gracious Gratuities: Pawnbrokers leave unsuspecting server a $900 tip

While in Louisville attending the Midwest Pawnbrokers Convention, a group of pawnbrokers from all over the continent gathered for breakfast and kicked off what they say is a new tradition—a tip drop. The idea, which gained popularity over the past few years,…

Mid-States Recycling Named 2022 Exhibitor of the Year

From Mid-States Recycling and Refining: "Our team was honored to attend the Midwest Pawn Convention, particularly since our own Jack Brown was given this prestigious award. We were moved by his speech and wanted to share it with you as well"…

Kelly Swisher of Illinois Named First Recipient of Krupnik-Stempkowski Lifetime Achievement Award

Gracious Gratuities: Pawnbrokers leave unsuspecting server a $900 tip

Mid-States Recycling Named 2022 Exhibitor of the Year