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.

Tech Hub projects focus on personalizing medicine

At 2026 Biohealth Summit, Biohealth Tech Hub leaders share their plans

Oakstone Holiday Market to be held Nov. 7 in Cottage Grove

Market is the next event in Madison Makers Market series

Madison West Middleton Rotary plans Miracle League Field

Verona facility would be home to a baseball field for people with disabilities

Abbott launches molecular residual disease test

Next generation test uses genomic information to personalize cancer care

City of Milwaukee committee favors condos for 25-story tower

Developer could begin construction on downtown site in July 2027

Schools of Hope looking for volunteer literacy and math tutors

Tutors needed 1-2 hours per week at area middle schools

Dairyland Power may bring back nuclear power to former Genoa site

Site contained Wisconsin’s first nuclear power plant

Demand for Brewers merchandise sets MLB sales record

National League pennant T-shirts are flying off the shelves

Federal Reserve likely to keep rates unchanged

This week’s meeting could reveal clues about inflation

Monona envisions new park in the Greenline redevelopment

Monona Commons Park would have flexible event space, food truck parking