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.

Spheres of influence: 2015 most influential people in Greater Madison

From the pages of In Business magazine. A dominant theme among this year’s Most...

Giftos keeps on giving as law firm executive

It was only two years ago that Melinda Giftos was recognized as...

Supreme Court affirms Obamacare subsidies

In a 6-to-3 decision that validates federal tax subsidies provided under the...

No hidden agenda for SCORE counselors

If you could benefit from some free business advice from an organization...

Robust counsel: SCORE not just for startups

When businesspeople turn to the Service Corps of Retired Executives (SCORE), it...

Take Five with U.S. Bank: Signs point to interest rate hike from Fed

Federal Reserve Board Chairman Janet Yellen raised a few eyebrows recently when...

Hunger for sustainability

From the pages of In Business magazine. If Bartlett Durand, business manager of The...

Hiring with conviction

From the pages of In Business magazine. With the current composition of the Wisconsin...

Apartment living run amok?

From the pages of In Business magazine. Demographic shifts and evolving communication technology will...

Spirited Madison business pushes state distillery industry forward

Nick Quint scoffs at the notion that he’s some kind of hero...