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.

Contaminated soil removed from Enbridge spill site

More than 4,000 tons of contaminated soil removed from Enbridge’s Line 5

Fire causes $500,000 in damage to Sun Prairie business

Cause of blaze at Four Seasons Auto Detailing still unknown

Fed officials might consider faster rate hikes

Higher prices keep seeping into the economy

Sci-fi focused bookstore to open in downtown Waunakee this winter

Owners of Soulbound Books converting historic building into independent shop

Ilstrup announces candidacy for mayor of Madison

President of Downtown Madison throws his hat in the ring

Mixed-use Syncopation development to break ground in Fitchburg

New development will add a variety of housing, commercial space

Middleton’s Hesselbein will be Senate majority leader

Democrats pick Greta Neubauer to lead state Assembly

Marcus & Millichap arranges $34M financing for multifamily property

North Side Yard helps meet rental demand in Stevens Point

Main Street optimism steadied in October, industry group says

Most small businesses say they are in good or excellent health

Festival Foods thanks veterans with complimentary groceries

Grocery retailer will mark Veterans Day with 17 free items