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.

Demonstrating real moxie on health data sharing

In most cases, business owners complain about new government regulations, but sometimes...

Pressure mounts for employers to mandate COVID vaccine

Employers have tried pleading, cajoling, and a myriad of incentives, but so...

Take Five: Leveling the playing field for small businesses

President Biden’s executive order on competitiveness has been lavished with praise from...

Take Five: Forward Fest explores changing face of entrepreneurs

If your image of entrepreneurs is predominantly male and white, a program...

Follow the fleet

Whether a business has two vehicles or hundreds, it engages in some...

Medical care, and its cost, post pandemic

The future of health care was the topic on June 29 as...

The importance of reconnecting

Linda Kaplan Thaler can be introduced in many ways, and all of...

Take Five: 2022 could be a telltale year for health insurance

The annual M3 Trends Report has some welcome news for local employers...

JLA Architects: Standing firm on continuous improvement

After the year we’ve all just had, the Dane County Small Business...

Firefly Coffeehouse & Artisan Cheese: Serving in Oregon’s living room

Now that public orders are being relaxed, one Dane County Small Business...