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.

Mount Pleasant’s Tivoli Green apartments sold

458-unit apartment complex acquired by Illinois real estate firm

WHPC to break ground on New Glarus apartment building

$10.8 million Prairie Haus Senior will add 50 apartments for older adults

Power line opponents hold rally

Opposition grows to 765-kV transmission line through Driftless Area

Wisconsin Union to offer to-go Thanksgiving meals

Online ordering runs from Nov. 2-16

Social Security recipients to get 3.6% cost of living boost in 2027

Recipients to get average of $75 bump per month

Inflation rises 3.7% in September

Prices remain elevated due to energy costs

State opens new juvenile corrections facility in Milwaukee

Opening a milestone in effort to close Lincoln Hills, Copper Lake facilities

Melly Mell’s Soul Food opens Friday at Madison Public Market

Madison Black Chamber hosts grand opening for restaurant

Culver’s to serve free cheese curds at Memorial Union

Pop-up service is part of National Cheese Curd Day celebration

Abbott launches ‘Mind Your Behind’ campaign

Baseball stars Albert Pujols and Cal Raleigh will team up to promote colorectal cancer screening