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.

Tri-North’s Anna Stern named Executive of the Year

Anna Stern, vice president of Tri-North Builders, was named Executive of the...

Clean energy jobs could stall

Clean breakdown The Clean Jobs Midwest report also provides data breakdowns by state,...

Photos: Yahara House is designed for a difference

FLOOR360 has completed its 2025 Design for a Difference makeover of Journey...

Wisconsin apprentices set records

At a time when retiring baby boomers are stressing the labor needs...

A half-full holiday sales forecast

Depending on which forecast you believe, 2025 holiday retail sales will either...

UW, QTS establish research partnership

With controversial plans to build a massive data center campus in De...

Coliseum facelift

For 58 years, the Alliant Energy Center’s Veterans Memorial Coliseum has been...

CTM touts the arts as critical for future business leaders

As it celebrates its 60th anniversary, Children’s Theater of Madison has its eye...

Leaving a legacy with ESOPs

When it came time to consider a profound change for her company,...

Advocates say state child care investment falling short

When a compromise was reached in late June on early child care...