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.

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

UW, Marquette fans compete for charity

Piggly Wiggly’s “Feeding the Rivalry” campaign runs through Dec. 5

Judge sets $1M bail for chiropractor in child porn case

Second time in a year suspect found in possession of child pornography

Tenants of Milwaukee apartment buildings ordered to vacate

Severe safety issues found in troubled properties

Abingdon Health opens new manufacturing hub in Madison

New University Research Park facility continues UK company’s U.S. expansion

Meetings set for development of Madison’s Near West Area Plan

Virtual and in-person meetings have been scheduled for early November