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.

Take Five With Bruce Bittles: Why is the Fed hesitant to raise interest rates?

During their late-October visit to Madison, we asked Bruce Bittles, chief investment...

Best Companies to Work For: 2014

From the pages of In Business magazine. There are a variety of ways to...

Why the Fed may not raise interest rates until late 2015

From the pages of In Business magazine. Having reached the point of diminishing returns,...

Should your business use online legal services?

From the pages of In Business magazine. On the face of it, the controversy...

First Business survey: Dane County economy back to pre-recession levels

This time last year, one of the most encouraging aspects of the...

CFO Awards winners prove their value to their companies

If people inside or outside the business community didn’t understand the importance...

Partners without mergers: Seven Wisconsin health care organizations join forces

The Affordable Care Act has inspired a wave of mergers and consolidations...

Construction and Development Roundtable: Facilitating a Facelift

In Business magazine convened an expert panel to discuss the latest trends...

Take Five with MG&E: Commitment to renewables remains firm

Madison Gas & Electric is one of three Wisconsin energy utilities proposing...

Should biotech be part of the state’s venture capital program?

The new Badger Fund of Funds venture capital program, which is just...