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.

New study says state micro-businesses have grown rapidly

However, evolving into larger ventures has stalled

With data center moratoriums, Madison and Dane County buy time to update land-use regulations

“We realize our regulations don’t reflect current best practices and how this industry is evolving”

A new headquarters and manufacturing facility could take Madison-based Fujifilm Cellular Dynamics to another level

Drug discovery and regenerative medicine got a booster shot recently

Epic President Sumit Rana to step down

Rana was seen as the eventual successor to Epic CEO Judy Faulkner, and his departure leaves a hole in the company's leadership structure

Wisconsin DOJ reaches $275K settlement with Enbridge

The state of Wisconsin alleged that a valve component of Enbridge's Line 13 failed at Fort Atkinson, causing diluent to leak from the pipeline

Report: New Madison homes cost nearly $85K more

Nationally, new construction costs $52,565 more than a typical home, according to a recent report

Key inflation gauge jumps to 3-year high

Consumer prices saw their largest annual increase since April 2023

US economy expanded at 2.1% pace in January-March

The growth in gross domestic product marked a rebound from a sluggish 0.5% in the last three months of 2025

Abbott to host July 16 conference call for Q2 earnings

A live webcast of the earnings conference call will be accessible through Abbott's Investor Relations website

Humanitarian efforts for victims of Venezuela earthquakes face challenges

The earthquakes collapsed buildings, killed hundreds and left thousands more missing across the northern part of the country
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