1940s 1946
Dawson is founded by John and Josephine Dawson to help soldiers find work as they return home from World War II.
1966
Joseph DeCapua purchases Dawson for $3,050.
1966
Joseph DeCapua hires Phil Freeman, the first employee.
1966
Dedicated Office division is officially established.
1966
Operating sales reach $3,125, with 41 people placed.
1967
Dawson introduces employer-paid fees, which become an industry standard.
1971
Selective Secretaries is started to compete with Dawson, where the newest employees are trained.
1977
The Temporary Office division, Dawson Girls, is established.
1979
New Headquarters is purchased at 383 East Broad Street.
1981
Sales exceed $1 million.
1985
Major Milestone: After 39 years, Dawson has helped a total of 50,000 people find jobs.
1987
Chris DeCapua joins Dawson.
1991
Sales top $4 million.
1992
Light Industrial division is established (now called the Warehouse & Distribution division).
1994
David DeCapua joins Dawson.
1994
Accounting & Finance division is established.
1996
Major Milestone: After 50 years, Dawson has helped a total of 100,000 people find jobs.
1999
Chris and David DeCapua purchase Dawson from their father.
1960s
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1980s
1990s
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