Joe Vanden Plas

As the senior writer of In Business Madison, Joe researches and writes content for the monthly print magazine, the daily e-newsletters, and networking events. With 40 years of experience in journalism, including 25 in the Capital Region, the 1983 UW–Stevens Point graduate has covered government, business, athletics, and culture. Outside the office, the Green Bay native enjoys power walks with wife Patty, classic movies, and sporting events.

Liberals hold on to court majority; Underly wins second term

Wisconsin’s April 1 spring election was a good night for liberal and...

Researchers worry that proposed cuts to federal grants could undermine therapies and cures

Student and professional researchers alike were among those who gathered last month...

Spreading propaganda: How Dana Lytle built Planet Propaganda into a go-to ad agency

A trailblazing, laugh-out-loud style of advertising has given Madison’s Planet Propaganda a...

Madison tops in Midwest tech

Madison has emerged as the top-ranked Midwestern metropolitan area for growth in...

Child care centers vie to serve in-demand 4-year-olds

Perhaps the greatest unmet need identified by the operators of early child...

Drop in Wisconsin venture capital not a cyclical blip

Venture capital and angel investments in Wisconsin companies in 2024 were the...

Rally participants warn U.S. research cuts could lead to dire consequences

A crowd of about 500 people — students, researchers, cancer survivors, and...

UW report: Slow, steady growth in minority-owned businesses

Business owners of color are a large and growing share of the...

Cast in a lead role

There is nothing like a pandemic to temporarily short-circuit a career, which...

A public good?

Should early child care be considered a public good and therefore worthy...
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