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.

Immigration reform would be transformative for Latinos

Long before inauguration day, President Biden announced plans to roll back many...

Serving diversity: Latino Professionals Association

When it comes to diversifying the community and the workforce, Madison has...

United Way’s Seasons of Caring takes different shape

During most years, United Way of Dane County would hold its Seasons...

Order of the day

Thanks to President Joe Biden’s executive order designed to promote competition, Friday,...

Public does not have a passive role in regs

President Biden’s July 9 executive order to promote competition in the American...

Demonstrating real moxie on health data sharing

In most cases, business owners complain about new government regulations, but sometimes...

Pressure mounts for employers to mandate COVID vaccine

Employers have tried pleading, cajoling, and a myriad of incentives, but so...

Take Five: Leveling the playing field for small businesses

President Biden’s executive order on competitiveness has been lavished with praise from...

Take Five: Forward Fest explores changing face of entrepreneurs

If your image of entrepreneurs is predominantly male and white, a program...

Follow the fleet

Whether a business has two vehicles or hundreds, it engages in some...