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.

Visions of housing, hospitality and vitality for downtown Madison

The pending sale of former state office buildings near the Capitol Square...

Amtrak: Projected ridership justifies Hiawatha West

With the prospects for passenger rail service between Madison and Milwaukee looking...

Downtown Art Deco building to become new Amtrak station

Madison Ald. Mike Verveer is looking forward to the redevelopment of three...

State and local tax burdens keep falling

Property tax limits and modest income tax cuts helped drive down Wisconsin’s...

Business interests debate Taylor’s election to Wisconsin Supreme Court

Reactions were split on how Judge Chris Taylor’s decisive victory in Tuesday’s...

Wired for success

Wire mesh product manufacturing and artificial intelligence may seem like an unlikely...

Photos: Manufacturing Mojo

Banker Wire, a Mukwonago wire mesh manufacturer, is one of the companies...

Renovated Coliseum will bring events changes

Certain events held at the Veterans Memorial Coliseum may be sacrificed in...

Madison Black Chamber is out of funds, seeking new support

The Madison Black Chamber of Commerce, a nonprofit that provides services to...

The cost of declining mental health

Wisconsin employees lost $19.2 billion to mental health and substance use issues...