Katie Dean

An award-winning journalist and Madison native, Katie Dean joined In Business Madison in 2024 as editor-in-chief, overseeing the publication’s editorial coverage. Previously, she worked at The Capital Times for 16 years in a variety of reporting and editing roles, including executive editor. Prior to that, she lived in San Francisco for 10 years, writing about education, technology, and the entertainment industry for Wired.com.

Mt. Zion’s new Family Life Center breaks ground in south Madison

New community-focused facility will offer expanded programming for youth, families and seniors

Is the fifth time a charm for Essen Haus redevelopment?

Proposal from a Salt Lake City developer focuses on 200 low-cost apartments

Learn about professional of the month Luke Andersen

Meet Luke Andersen, HR & Payroll Coordinator of SustainableHR PEO and owner of Waffle Daddy Madison

Remembering Michael Johnson, a champion for youth

In his 17 years as CEO and president of the local Boys & Girls Clubs, Johnson, 50, transformed the organization into a powerhouse of programs and opportunities

Professional of the month: Norma Gallegos Valles

Norma Gallegos talks about her role and guilty pleasures

Michael Johnson, CEO of the Boys & Girls Clubs of Dane County, dies at 50

Michael Johnson, the beloved, influential leader of the Boys & Girls Clubs...

Building skills, confidence and careers

The daughter of a plumber, Erika Cleaver has fond memories of visiting...

Standouts of success and service

The nominations for 2026’s 40 Under 40 class tallied nearly 200, a...

April showers bring plenty of work for local businesses

The spring storm that hammered parts of Madison with hailstones — resulting...

Madison east side residents grapple with hail damage, next steps

Residents on Madison’s near east side surveyed damage to their cars and...