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.

Educating the fight against poverty

From the pages of In Business magazine. Political junkies might remember the late Jack...

Conference puts young workforce skills on display

By now, we might all be tired of hearing about and dealing...

Madison College’s south campus could be an economic driver

Steve Goldberg dreams big. Actually, he imagines big and as the gift...

Ag technology helps farms and lakes co-exist

Can Aqua Innovations and its novel manure management technology restore lakes here...

2018 Commercial Design Awards

From the pages of In Business magazine. When people say it’s what’s on the...

SCORE one for nonprofit organizations

From the pages of In Business magazine. Paul Ryan’s 2012 vice presidential acceptance speech...

Still time to apply for Family Business Awards

Tom Flesch, president and CEO of Gordon Flesch Co., says its allows...

ATHENA Awards: Emily Auerbach takes coveted honor

Emily Auerbach, a woman who has dedicated her life to helping adult...

Here comes the future

From the pages of In Business magazine. With the ongoing retirement of the massive...

Industry bio

From the pages of In Business magazine. When it comes to fixing what ails...