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.

Construction & Development roundtable: The office is not dead

Gov. Tony Evers’ “safer-at-home” order identified the building trades as an essential...

Barry Alvarez and the value of quality management

News of Barry Alvarez’s retirement hardly came as a shock. While he’s...

With biogas, farms and lakes can coexist

A number of promising technologies have emerged to prevent phosphorous from farm...

Forest Edge on cutting edge of sustainability

With its one-two sustainable punch, the recently opened Forest Edge Elementary School,...

Madison Originals helps ramp up restaurants

Despite some recent hiccups — see Johnson & Johnson vaccine — we’re...

New Milio’s owner talks change

A homegrown staple has been acquired by homegrown business talent, and the...

CDAs: Exact Sciences facility earns Project of the Year

Early cancer detection as a means of fighting cancer is the mission...

Corporate America steps up its equity game

Minority-owned businesses often lack access to many factors that could contribute to...

ATHENA Award: Radio icon Jean Feraca shines in retirement

Award-winning broadcaster, author, and criminal justice reform advocate Jean Feraca, known best...