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.

Triumph Wealth Management joins Minneapolis firm

Triumph establishes Madison office of NorthRock Partners

Annual UW Homecoming Parade to be held Oct. 2

Parade begins on Gilman Street and proceeds down State Street

Another Wisconsin Christmas tree will decorate the White House

Silent Night Evergreens donates fourth tree for holiday season

DNR’s Madison Service Center will close Sept. 30

Center will be relocated to state’s Hill Farms office building

Developer wants to convert Milwaukee apartments to affordable housing

Apartments would serve people earning up to 80% and 60% of the Milwaukee area median income

Mount Pleasant Plan Commission approves Foxconn upgrade plan

Loading dock expansion would add 700 jobs

Sunglass Hut coming to Hilldale

Retailer known for international sunglasses and accessories

Fall Parade of Homes returns in October

Event features 15 newly constructed homes over two weekends

Nurses at SSM Dean clinics vote to form a union

With 71% of the vote, Dean nurses join St. Mary’s Hospital nurses in forming union

Supreme Court: Trump can use revamped voter eligibility database

Victory is considered a temporary win for the administration