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.

Child care centers vie to serve in-demand 4-year-olds

Perhaps the greatest unmet need identified by the operators of early child...

Drop in Wisconsin venture capital not a cyclical blip

Venture capital and angel investments in Wisconsin companies in 2024 were the...

Rally participants warn U.S. research cuts could lead to dire consequences

A crowd of about 500 people — students, researchers, cancer survivors, and...

UW report: Slow, steady growth in minority-owned businesses

Business owners of color are a large and growing share of the...

Cast in a lead role

There is nothing like a pandemic to temporarily short-circuit a career, which...

A public good?

Should early child care be considered a public good and therefore worthy...

State budget theater set for an encore battle

Observers of recent state budget battles would be forgiven if they have...

Madison’s life sciences market larger than expected

Whether one uses the term life sciences, biotech, or biohealth, facilities that...

Exact Sciences reports revenue growth, confirms 2025 launch of new products

With Chairman and CEO Kevin Conroy predicting that 2025 is on track...

Madison consultant develops a ‘cheat sheet’ for managers

For those who think there is business software for every function under...