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.

Take Five: Will Super Bowl ads be super?

This year’s Super Bowl is likely to have a very somber tone,...

Take Five: Amazon’s growth tests us in profound ways

Amazon has built the most dominant e-commerce delivery system in the U.S.,...

More paycheck protection is here, but mind your PPPs and Qs

If your business wants to pursue another, or perhaps your first, Paycheck...

Madison executives start local hiring movement

The civil rights movement was ignited by Rosa Parks’ refusal to take...

IFundWomen of Color aims to close funding gap

Woman-founded businesses received just 2.8% of venture capital dollars in 2019, according...

Can employers mandate COVID-19 vaccines?

In what may be a classic clash of rights and responsibilities, should...

First Business survey: Madison business optimism still high

Considering the whacking they took in 2020, Dane County businesses have a...

To prevent a double dip, more stimulus is needed

Elliot Eisenberg’s annual Graphs and Laughs presentation was delivered virtually on Nov....

Flagrant acts of kindness

When people read historical accounts of 2020, perhaps they will reveal more...

Take Five: Downtown retailers approach holidays with trepidation and determination

The inevitable autumn spike in COVID-19 is happening, more stringent public orders...
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