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.

Madison mayor presents 2027 budget plans

Budget plan includes funding to launch police body camera program

Ride and Walk for Your Life returns to Madison Oct. 4

2026 event to honor young person who was killed by speeding driver

The World Dairy Expo returns for its 59th year

At month’s end, Madison will welcome more than 50,000 guests from nearly 90 countries

City of Madison announces workgroup on policing policies

Council President Sabrina Madison says the group will examine use of deadly force

Friends of MSCR announce Centennial Celebration

Event will raise funds for accessible recreation

St. Mary’s nurses file charges against SSM

Nurses claim SSM violated federal labor law by refusing to negotiate

Milwaukee’s Rite-Hite acquires KE Fibertec Group

No sales price disclosed for purchase of Danish HVAC company

Capital City Theatre announces premiere of ‘Where We Are’

New musical will be presented as part of year-long World Premiere Wisconsin theater festival.

Council rejects relief for businesses

Plan would have provided $100,000 to recover losses from summer protest

Florida company acquires Madison’s 1901 Inc.

1901 sold for $63 million to a company founded in the same year