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.

2022 Commercial Design Awards: Better build environments

From the pages of In Business magazine. Many professionals have the responsibility to make...

Take Five with Dan Varroney: U.S. innovation an economic silver lining

Dan Varroney, CEO of Potomac Core Association Consulting and author of Reimagining...

Take Five with Kurt Bauer: Why business optimism is fading

A recent survey of Wisconsin businesses found that economic optimism is waning, as 71%...

Take Five: Saving for college in uncertain times

Highlighting the importance of saving for college, even in uncertain times, occupies...

Dane County Small Business Awards: The Creative Company

Laura Gallagher might have redefined the term “perfect storm” in the spring...

Dane County Small Business Awards: Sign Art Studio

Since its founding in 2005, Sign Art Studio has grown to 20...

Dane County Small Business Awards: Impact Association Management

Sometimes, the word pivot is applied to the transitions companies made to...

Dane County Small Business Awards: Grakei Maids’ tidy approach to retention

When explaining her company’s success, Laura Barnard, owner and director of operations...

Dane County Small Business Awards: Blue Plate caters to its promise

Blue Plate Catering turns 30 this year, and for CEO and owner...

Take Five: Bending Granite for continuous improvement

Madison’s perspective on change management and quality improvement is explored in a...