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.

SCORE one for nonprofit organizations

From the pages of In Business magazine. Paul Ryan’s 2012 vice presidential acceptance speech...

Still time to apply for Family Business Awards

Tom Flesch, president and CEO of Gordon Flesch Co., says its allows...

ATHENA Awards: Emily Auerbach takes coveted honor

Emily Auerbach, a woman who has dedicated her life to helping adult...

Here comes the future

From the pages of In Business magazine. With the ongoing retirement of the massive...

Industry bio

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An inspired idea for your tax cut

From the pages of In Business magazine. Three months back, we prepared a feature...

Nonprofits can SCORE with local business counselors

For more than 50 years, retired businessmen and women of the Service...

Family Business Awards: The self-discovery of nominations

There is still ample time — more than one month, in fact...

Take Five with Piyush Patel: An entrepreneur’s advice on gender inequality

Piyush Patel, founder of Digital-Tutors and an expert in corporate culture, has...

Executives of the Year: Hoffmann merges culture and community

No executive becomes Executive of the Year without business achievement, and in...