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.

Recession? What recession?

Recession appears to be in the eye of the beholder. The nation’s...

Retreat to advance

There are many ways to plan and execute a successful corporate retreat,...

Living in ‘The Moment’ is on the horizon

Perhaps the most talked about building in Madison in recent months is...

Take Five: How Amazon is raising prices across the internet

The conventional wisdom is that Amazon drives down prices for the average...

United Way raises its fundraising goal

If the United Way’s Community Kickoff didn’t convince you the organization’s annual...

Disability inclusion tool aids workforce development

Disability inclusion is an expanding part of corporate culture, and when you...

2022 Commercial Design Awards: Better build environments

From the pages of In Business magazine. Many professionals have the responsibility to make...

Take Five with Dan Varroney: U.S. innovation an economic silver lining

Dan Varroney, CEO of Potomac Core Association Consulting and author of Reimagining...

Take Five with Kurt Bauer: Why business optimism is fading

A recent survey of Wisconsin businesses found that economic optimism is waning, as 71%...

Take Five: Saving for college in uncertain times

Highlighting the importance of saving for college, even in uncertain times, occupies...