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.

Hormel Foods to buy Brakebush Brothers for $1.06B

Family-owned chicken company adds $1.2 million in net sales to Hormel

Abbott launches blood test for colorectal cancer

New product joins Cologuard Plus in cancer screening portfolio

Madison’s life science vacancy rate at 4%

Low vacancy rate has one downside, report says

AI business leaders agree to self-police AI

Tech leaders sign ‘voluntary accord’ to control exploding technology

UW-Madison’s La Follette School to hold community assemblies on housing

Public can apply to take part in unique discourse

Supreme Court allows Trump to continue deportations

High court will hear arguments in December

Construction on Sargento Foods in on schedule for completion in 2027

Plymouth company’s manufacturing operations will be moved to the new facility

Kevin Conroy’s leadership journey could include public service

Former Exact Sciences CEO featured in IB’s first Leadership Lab

DWD recovers $17K in penalty wages for minors

McDonald’s franchisee ordered to pay nearly $60,000 for child labor violations

Sports complex could come to Madison’s Northeast Park

City eyes a private partner to assist with development