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.

Dane County Small Business Awards: Small business, big impact

From the pages of In Business magazine. This year the Dane County Small Business...

Greater Give could restore shared model

From the pages of In Business magazine. Like any worthwhile business innovation, Greater Give...

Fighter Wing anniversary: Wiegand’s service spans 30 years

Jeff Wiegand carried out hundreds of missions during his military career, retiring...

Take Five with Carol “Orange” Schroeder

In the 10 years since Carol “Orange” Schroeder published the third edition...

Shooting down active shooters

From the pages of In Business magazine. Disturbed people bent on mass shooting mayhem...

Educating the fight against poverty

From the pages of In Business magazine. Political junkies might remember the late Jack...

Conference puts young workforce skills on display

By now, we might all be tired of hearing about and dealing...

Madison College’s south campus could be an economic driver

Steve Goldberg dreams big. Actually, he imagines big and as the gift...

Ag technology helps farms and lakes co-exist

Can Aqua Innovations and its novel manure management technology restore lakes here...

2018 Commercial Design Awards

From the pages of In Business magazine. When people say it’s what’s on the...