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.

Urban Triage to hold annual Urban Harvest Festival in September

Festival showcases nonprofit’s urban farming initiatives

Barnes’ departure further shakes up chaotic race for governor

The former lieutenant governor is the latest Democrat to exit the race

Asian Sweet Bakery to close after 12 years

Owner of Madison’s first Chinese bakery says his longtime baker is retiring

Pellitteri expands into Milwaukee area

Acquisition of Pink Dumpsters grows Madison company’s services and geographic reach

Mayor acknowledges safety issues at protest site

Public health and safety being compromised

Evers activates Wisconsin National Guard to assist with tornado recovery

Appleton and Menasha areas deal with effects of EF3-level storm damage

Milwaukee Brewers collaborates with Fitchburg for new baseball mural

Madison artist Emily Balsley’s mural will be installed at McKee Farms Park

North Italia makes Wisconsin debut with September opening

The restaurant, which serves pasta, pizza and other dishes, is also hiring

Former Madison police chief Shon Barnes reportedly fired in Seattle

Barnes was criticized for not being in town to respond to shooting at food festival

Wisconsin judge says voters who returned absentee ballot can’t get a new one

Democrats filed a lawsuit to give voters another chance after candidate changes
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