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.

Public can share thoughts on Madison LakeWay public art designs

Artists will present their design proposals on Thursday

Madison’s data center regulations take shape

Siting large centers focused on far east and southeast sides

Milton’s Kandu Industries holds annual Harvest Jam on Oct. 24

Annual event supports nonprofit’s mission to help disabled people

Trump announces a new $15B steel plant

Iowa facility will get iron ore from Minnesota

Madison free clinic celebrates 25th anniversary

Specialty care clinic provides free health care to uninsured

Nvidia unveils security platform for AI

Product designed to prevent AI agents from ‘going rogue’

Milwaukee Plan Commission advances data center moratorium

One-year pause gives city a chance to develop regulatory framework

Madison Starbucks among more than 250 closing nationwide

Park Street store is one of three Wisconsin Starbucks to close as part of restructuring

Microsoft tells Mount Pleasant to keep $5 million

Village will reinvest the incentive funds elsewhere

Sub-Zero wants 800,000-square-foot warehouse expansion

Verona distribution warehouse would dwarf nearby properties