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.

Madison Public Market to ‘quietly open’ this week

The grand opening was postponed after police shooting

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers plans to dredge three Lake Superior harbors

The dredging is necessary to maintain safe and reliable navigation channels

UW Health begins offering proton therapy to treat cancer

The radiation therapy is a highly precise way to target tumors

State revokes brewing license for Kirk Bangstad

The outspoken owner of Minocqua Brewing has until Aug. 4 to appeal

Tornado destroys Fox Cities homes and businesses

More than 30,000 We Energies customers were without power in Appleton, Neenah and Menasha

Wisconsin bank CEOs envision steady economy

Nearly 70% of respondents rank Wisconsin’s current economic health as “good”

Marquette professor Majeed Hayat receives NSF grant to develop smarter imaging

Grant of $600,000 designed to advance hyperspectral imaging used in medicine, environmental monitoring and agriculture

Five UW–Madison projects receive DOE funding

The projects advance commercial fusion energy and critical mineral extraction

WCO cancels July 29 Concerts on the Square

As Madison continues to grieve the loss of Corey Durell Ruiz, the Wisconsin Chamber Orchestra cancels event set for July 29

Madison City Council withdraws proposed amendments to police oversight board ordinances

Council president hopes to work with national group that favors restorative justice