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.

The DEI road less traveled

Diversity consultant and Madison native Kwame Salter has noted there are two...

Take Five with Buckley Brinkman: Small manufacturers must hike investment in automation

Buckley Brinkman, executive director and CEO of the Wisconsin Center for Manufacturing...

Realtors not singing the home sale blues

Judging by recent headlines, the housing market is heading for real trouble...

East side project is part of future live, work, play community

A new development in The Park at High Crossing business park isn’t...

Recession? What recession?

Recession appears to be in the eye of the beholder. The nation’s...

Retreat to advance

There are many ways to plan and execute a successful corporate retreat,...

Living in ‘The Moment’ is on the horizon

Perhaps the most talked about building in Madison in recent months is...

Take Five: How Amazon is raising prices across the internet

The conventional wisdom is that Amazon drives down prices for the average...

United Way raises its fundraising goal

If the United Way’s Community Kickoff didn’t convince you the organization’s annual...

Disability inclusion tool aids workforce development

Disability inclusion is an expanding part of corporate culture, and when you...