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.

Apartment living run amok?

From the pages of In Business magazine. Demographic shifts and evolving communication technology will...

Spirited Madison business pushes state distillery industry forward

Nick Quint scoffs at the notion that he’s some kind of hero...

Take Five with Deb Archer, Part 2: Unpacking Madison’s destination future

Deb Archer is marking her 20th anniversary as president and CEO of...

Take Five with Deb Archer: 20 years of destination building

Deb Archer is marking her 20th anniversary as president and CEO of...

Á LA CRATE: Young boutique scored with sound advice

Sarah Mullins is pretty sure she’d still be in business even without...

Exact Sciences: Timing factor in play for downtown move

The vibrancy of downtown Madison is a key reason why Kevin Conroy...

Market Report: Dane County’s Biotech Industry

From the pages of In Business magazine. Biotechnology executives must feel like the Rodney...

Made in Dane: 15 intriguing products produced in our backyard

When we launched our annual Made in Dane feature, we had Dane...

Cyber liability warnings bring yawns at Madison-area businesses

From the pages of In Business magazine. Judging by the insurance industry’s spotty success...

Wisconsin’s new venture capital program taking shape

From the pages of In Business magazine. Don’t ask Ken Johnson whether he’s looking...