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.

Fearless 2020 forecasting not an exact science

From the pages of In Business magazine. The January edition of In Business magazine...

First Business survey: Low unemployment, skill shortage drives wage growth

The combination of low unemployment rates and the labor-skills shortage has resulted...

Cancer conquering CEO

From the pages of In Business magazine. Kevin Conroy’s focus on the early detection...

Making employment totally rewarding

From the pages of In Business magazine. Have you ever wondered how the “employment...

Wisconsin Veterans Chamber of Commerce courts Madison

Even though veterans transitioning from the military and returning to civilian life...

Take Five with Richelle Martin: Sifting and winnowing for VC

Have you heard of entrepreneurs-in-residence on Wisconsin college campuses? Richelle Martin is...

Take Five with economist Elliot Eisenberg: Trade deal could extend recovery

Elliot Eisenberg, the man who makes the “dismal science” of economics both...

Restorative rescue

From the pages of In Business magazine. Madison's east side can sometimes be the...

Why biz should care that broadband lags

From the pages of In Business magazine. Paul Jadin of the Madison Region Economic...

Take Five with QTI: Engage employees, improve employment brand

Each year, QTI Group conducts a Human Resources Trends Survey to identify...