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: The Creative Company

Laura Gallagher might have redefined the term “perfect storm” in the spring...

Dane County Small Business Awards: Sign Art Studio

Since its founding in 2005, Sign Art Studio has grown to 20...

Dane County Small Business Awards: Impact Association Management

Sometimes, the word pivot is applied to the transitions companies made to...

Dane County Small Business Awards: Grakei Maids’ tidy approach to retention

When explaining her company’s success, Laura Barnard, owner and director of operations...

Dane County Small Business Awards: Blue Plate caters to its promise

Blue Plate Catering turns 30 this year, and for CEO and owner...

Take Five: Bending Granite for continuous improvement

Madison’s perspective on change management and quality improvement is explored in a...

Program to celebrate local women in STEM

For Winnie Karanja, the story of her scientific role model — Dr....

United Way Golf Outing to boost volunteerism

Madison is consistently ranked among the top American cities in terms of...

Gooh Grocery project expected to advance

Sometime in late spring or early summer, the city of Madison could...

Down on the solar farm

The American farmer is still the lifeblood of our ability to produce...