1883: Jos. Berning Printing Co. founded in the back room of a Vine Street grocery/saloon.

1898: Joseph Berning provides first German version of a local Cincinnati newspaper.

1901: Jos. Berning Printing publishes first official monthly Journal newsletter for the Catholic Knights of America, a client for over 100 years.

1903: The Wright Brothers take flight.

1912: Cincinnati Councilman Joseph Berning proposes first Cincinnati Convention Center.

1924: Joseph Berning adopted as an honorary Teton Sioux Indian and given the name "Wayuotannin Washte."

1925: Jos. Berning Printing moves to the Berning Building at 217 East Eighth Street.

1941: Future CEO Richard Berning, age 11, accepts entry-level position at JBP as assistant floor sweeper.

1941–1945: Four Berning brothers serve in the United States Armed Forces in World War II.

1967: The longest game in Crosley Field history goes 21 innings: San Francisco Giants 1, Cincinnati Reds 0. It is the future site of Jos. Berning Printing Co.

1973: Future President Michael Berning is awarded $1.00 and lunch at McDonalds in compensation for performing odd jobs around JBP.

1977: Mike Berning enters freshman class of St. Xavier High School.

1982: Customized Jos. Berning Printing facility opens at 1850 Dalton Avenue–formerly Crosley’s Left Field.

1987–1995: Pool of future Jos. Berning Printing presidents is identified: Michael Jr., Patrick, Eric, Matthew, and Ryan.

1999: Michael Berning takes over as President of Jos. Berning Printing - the fourth generation.