An SUV driven by a 68-year-old woman drove over the sidewalk and into the side of the building of BJ Grand Salon & Spa’s south facility on Monday, April 13. No injuries fortunately. Talk about knocking down the walls for their services …

Exciting news for HIP client Renken Dentistry. Construction begins in late April on two new buildings across the street from the current office location in Piper Glen.

One building is for dentistry operations solely, more than doubling current capacity. The other building is office space for tenant rental. Completion is anticipated in late October.

Good information in the article “Social Networking Viewed As Strong Marketing Tool” appearing in the April issue of the Springfield Business Journal. HIP’s own Mark Butler is one of the local marketing professionals offering perspective on the uses and early results of social networking in the business world. Take a look and let us know if, or how, social networks are being used by your business.

Two new faces join the HIP family of clients –

Illinois Association of Realtors
Infinity Asset Management

Welcome aboard!

Pats on the back all around for the HIPsters and especially Steve Curry. The HIP website received a silver ADDY® award from the American Advertising Federation. Woo-hoo!