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.

Clinton vs. Trump: Who’ll champion small biz?

From the pages of In Business magazine. Unless lightning strikes, America’s major political parties...

Making a strong business case for medical power of attorney

Remember Terri Schiavo? She was the Florida woman who ended up in...

Toppers’ fundraiser to help family of deceased worker

At Toppers Pizza employees are called teammates, and one local Toppers location...

Dementia-friendly communities get down to business

They say the sign of a dementia-friendly community or business is how...

Talkin’ baseball and more with Madison Mallards owner Steve Schmitt

It’s the two o’clock hour on a recent Friday afternoon at the...

Will ACA woes lead to universal coverage?

From the pages of In Business magazine. Back in January, when nobody was paying...

Under the influence

From the pages of In Business magazine. Several members of our 2016 Most Influential...

Brexit fallout: U.K. vote could hurt Wisconsin businesses

The market chaos that ensued last week after people in the United...

GOP proposal limits tax-break on employer health care plans

Advocates of consumer-directed health care have a new reform plan to embrace...

Intrepid entrepreneur: Catching up with Scott Resnick

As the local entrepreneurial ecosystem matures, Scott Resnick remains among a group...