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.

Who’s paying for those cash rewards on your credit card?

Judging by the number of restaurants that open and close within a...

Epic arbitration: Is a long legal grind ahead?

The legal victory of former Epic Systems technical writer Emily Harris could...

Potter Lawson’s Beth Prochaska: From receptionist to CEO

Beth Prochaska joined Potter Lawson as a receptionist 40 years ago, and...

WPS Health Solutions has a brigadier general

When WPS Health Solutions executive Rob Palmer is sworn in Jan. 10...

Ubiquitous consumption

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Fearless 2020 forecasting not an exact science

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First Business survey: Low unemployment, skill shortage drives wage growth

The combination of low unemployment rates and the labor-skills shortage has resulted...

Cancer conquering CEO

From the pages of In Business magazine. Kevin Conroy’s focus on the early detection...

Making employment totally rewarding

From the pages of In Business magazine. Have you ever wondered how the “employment...

Wisconsin Veterans Chamber of Commerce courts Madison

Even though veterans transitioning from the military and returning to civilian life...