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.

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...

Back on course

If ever there was proof that a clean environment is necessary for...

AI and workforce trends on the agenda

The future of business always is a hot topic, and never more...

The housing crunch: Can Dane County build enough?

The local housing crisis features a classic example of economic supply and...

IB’s Future of Business Summit — Take Five with Keynote Speaker Anat Baron: Don’t Fear AI

Futurist Anat Baron knows a thing or two about science-fiction movies because...

2024 CFO of the Year: Fabulous financials

Given their essential role, no other high-level executive position is more indispensable...

Covering some real estate

A struggling office market, continuing housing affordability and access challenges, and financing...

The IPO pathway

Greater Madison has relatively few publicly traded companies, but with a growing...

The evolution of employer-sponsored health care

Panels comprised of local health care and electronic medical records executives gathered...