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.

Madison millennials among the tops in home buying

The jury is still out on whether millennials are starting to buy...

Madison firm insures against personal cash-flow cliff

America is a rich country. It’s also a savings-challenged country, as 26%...

Will Trump nominee protect clean power or pocketbooks?

For Democrats, the nomination of Oklahoma Attorney General Scott Pruitt as the...

Producing your own videos

From the pages of In Business magazine. The power of video and other visual...

Diversifying the workplace

From the pages of In Business magazine. With inclusion and diversity becoming a bigger...

Can Trump be talked out of his worst idea?

From the pages of In Business magazine. This was originally going to be a...

Take Five with Steven Blue: U.S. no longer manufacturing powerhouse

Steven Blue believes America is no longer a manufacturing powerhouse, and he...

Women of Industry: Betty Harris Custer defines ‘all’

Betty Harris Custer came into the financial services profession at a time...

Women of Industry: Carrie Wall’s servant leadership

Carrie Wall, president and CEO of the YMCA of Dane County, has...

Women of Industry: Corinda Rainey-Moore’s passion for mental health

For 27 years, Corinda Rainey-Moore has been a fierce advocate for people...