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.

Carving a legacy in stone

Transforming natural stone quarry blocks into fine art and historic monuments requires...

Sparking success

Finding economic pathways for others has been the life’s work of Nydia...

Grinding the gears

Thanks to a combination of declining revenue and higher costs, the state...

Affordable housing deal not a ‘one-off’

A unique arrangement that could advance an affordable housing development near University...

State of the State: Evers wants $800 million more for child care and mental health

Declaring 2025 the “Year of the Kid,” Gov. Tony Evers called for...

Endres Manufacturing’s Diane Ballweg pilots a new memoir

Diane Ballweg can be identified by a number of interests and titles....

Business of the Year 2024: Celebrating Commercial Champions

In Business Madison celebrated the Capital Region’s most successful organizations and executives,...

2024: Year of the reset

Consider 2024 the year of the reset, even though it took a...

Franchising fundamentals

Prospective franchise owners have a lot of homework to do when evaluating...

Katie Dean named editor-in-chief of ‘In Business’

Madison native Katie Dean, former executive editor for The Capital Times in...