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.

Take Five: Putting some Popp in banking

James Popp, CEO of Johnson Financial Group in Racine, likes to recount...

Just passing through

From the pages of In Business magazine. The Tax Cut and Jobs Act is...

The link between diversity and innovation

From the pages of In Business magazine. Philadelphia gave the world cheese steak, which...

Ironman runs smoothly thanks to tireless volunteers

When people think about the annual Ironman Wisconsin triathlon, much of the...

New biomanufacturing program to advance impactful technology at UW and beyond

Bill Murphy, a Harvey D. Spangler professor of biomedical engineering and professor...

Largest Employers in Dane County — Job one: Creating jobs

From the pages of In Business magazine. Since 1990, IB’s Largest 100 Employers in...

Finally, a relevant approach to job training

From the pages of In Business magazine. Somewhat lost amid the furor over President...

Low unemployment calls for creative hiring solutions

Greater Madison has long been in the top five nationally when it...

Honors keep coming for Conroy, Exact Sciences

Kevin Conroy is becoming one of the most decorated executives in the...

Utility safety: Avoiding disaster requires much more

Underground utilities — electricity, gas, water, telephone, and high-speed internet — are...