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.

Tickets still available for annual Chamber dinner

Program features planetary scientist Lindy Elkins-Tanton

Four Wisconsin organizations win WEDA Awards

Achievements in Economic Development were celebrated at 2026 CEDA Awards

Milwaukee’s Oriental Theatre to be featured on Turner Classic Movies

TCM crew will visit Milwaukee as part of its “Still Now Showing” series

Wisconsin DNR to hold program for small business owners

DNR Secretary Karen Hyun will attend the program at Madison College Truax Campus

Imagination Center Library opens this weekend

City of Madison to open first new library since 2000

Madison police to create section focused on use of force

New section will establish quality assurance measures

Milwaukee airport ranks high in J.D. Power study

Passengers rank Mitchell in top 5 among mid-sized airports

Oregon food pantry holds annual fundraiser

Rock the Pantry features live music, silent auction and raffle

AI on agenda as Trump meets with China’s Xi Jinping

Will AI competition prevent agreement on safeguards?

TDS expands broadband network in Wisconsin

New fiber service is coming to over 25,000 homes and businesses