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.

SCORE protege becomes the mentor

For Kris Halverson, the concept of paying it back has come full...

Advanced building structure offers real chemistry

When it comes to team chemistry, UW–Madison is well aware of its...

2019 Commercial Design Awards: You’ve got personality!

From the pages of In Business magazine. When asked to pinpoint the most important...

Lessons from a technology pioneer

From the pages of In Business magazine. Stephan Paternot could have written an updated...

Madison author Berkenstadt options film rights to Beatles book

Several years ago, when local author Jim Berkenstadt wrote the book titled...

Stephanie Bradley Wilson wins ATHENA Award

Stephanie Bradley Wilson, a retired law enforcement professional who created paths for...

Gender blending

From the pages of In Business magazine. Diversifying the so-called STEM disciplines and professions...

Prepping inmates for employment

From the pages of In Business magazine. Wisconsin’s new governor has an answer for...

Oakhill Job Center could be replicated

With employers struggling to find workers and an ex-inmate unemployment rate of...

Take Five: Harrigan Solutions thrives with former inmates

Growing up, Bill Harrigan was learning challenged and understands what’s it like...