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.

Optimism abounds

From the pages of In Business magazine. These days, most economists find it hard...

On millennials and their socialist flirtation

From the pages of In Business magazine. One of the most talked about aspects...

Take Five with Susan Schmitz: Madison gets some transportation backbone

Ask Susan Schmitz about transportation needs, and she’ll tell you that Greater...

First Business survey: A robust 2018 in the cards

After another solid performance in 2017, Dane County employers are extremely optimistic...

Building diverse, equitable organizations requires bias check

When interviewing someone on the subject of diversity, equity, and inclusion, one...

Hi Mom, please send money!

From the pages of In Business magazine. College loan debt has been described as...

Why downtowns need constant nurturing

From the pages of In Business magazine. Susan Schmitz will be departing soon, but...

Women of Industry: Julie Lombardo, therapeutic cancer fighter

Julie Lombardo is a breast cancer survivor and a physical therapist that...

Women of Industry: At MMSD, Hargrove-Krieghoff drives diversity

When it comes to diversity, equity, and inclusion, Deirdre Hargrove-Krieghoff is eager...

Women of Industry: Emily Purdom and Rachel Robinson’s technical breakthrough

Emily Purdom spent much of her time traveling between appointments across 15...
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