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 with Terry Siebert: Saying so long, not goodbye

The southwest Wisconsin franchise of Dale Carnegie Training, which operates out of...

2022 Executive of the Year: Jim Yehle’s baptism by COVID

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2022 Executive of the Year: Jack Koziol — A cybercrook’s worst nightmare

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2022 Executive of the Year: To your health — Vaccine champion Mohammad ‘Mo’ Kharbat

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2022 Executive of the Year: Jason Chance pitches an alternative

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2022 Executive of the Year: Mary Wright defines transformational perseverance

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2022 Executive of the Year: Michael Johnson is resigned to serve

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Madison business optimism continues to grow

The farther the pandemic gets in the rearview mirror of Madison business...

Take Five with Matt Anderson: Chips are down when sales are up

Matt Anderson, president of Sound Devices LLC, Reedsburg, has seen how supply...

Take Five with Carol Schroeder: Expect a retail rebound this holiday season

Carol “Orange” Schroeder, co-owner of Orange Tree Imports, an award-winning gift and...