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.

Caregiver crisis

Amid reports that complaints against Wisconsin nursing homes could surpass a record...

Housing market will not yield

Speaking to an appreciative group of local realtors, an all-star panel of...

To opt in or opt out — that is the question for LLCs

A new law governing business entities in Wisconsin goes into effect on...

Take Five: Giving voice to your message

Brienne Hennessy likes to give voice to entrepreneurs by helping them transition...

Smartly lured out of retirement

Any business operator has heard the term executive head hunter, but what...

Business for Democracy forms ahead of the mid-term election

A group of Wisconsin business executives are forming a new state collaborative...

The DEI road less traveled

Diversity consultant and Madison native Kwame Salter has noted there are two...

Take Five with Buckley Brinkman: Small manufacturers must hike investment in automation

Buckley Brinkman, executive director and CEO of the Wisconsin Center for Manufacturing...

Realtors not singing the home sale blues

Judging by recent headlines, the housing market is heading for real trouble...

East side project is part of future live, work, play community

A new development in The Park at High Crossing business park isn’t...