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.

Gov. Tony Evers won’t run for third term

In a video message released Thursday, Gov. Tony Evers, the 46th governor of...

Kwik Trip’s new center on track for fall opening

Kwik Trip, one of Wisconsin’s most successful convenience store brands, is on...

RISE and shine

Artificial intelligence is a key focus of the University of Wisconsin-Madison’s Research,...

American Family, TASC leaders among winners at IB Madison’s Executive Excellence: Finance & Technology Awards

In Business Madison’s inaugural Executive Excellence: Finance & Technology Awards ceremony, held...

Wisconsin state budget has three wins for child care

The Child Care Counts program has ended, and Wisconsin won’t spend the...

Pedals with mettle

Use of the bike share program Madison BCycle declined last year, but...

Center for Black Excellence and Culture

Alex Gee, CEO of the Center for Black Excellence and Culture, led...

Another reason to celebrate Juneteenth

In early 2022, as fundraising for the Center for Black Excellence and Culture...

Exact Sciences’ Conroy: University research made Cologuard possible

Exact Sciences Corp. Chairman and CEO Kevin Conroy delivered a message about...

Trump’s coal commands could backfire

President Donald Trump’s April executive orders aimed at reinvigorating what he called...