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.

EUA to relocate Madison office

Expanded space will accommodate growth

Wisconsin Center District settles dispute with former CEO

District will pay Marty Brooks $350,000 to settle claims

AI giant Anthropic files for huge IPO

CEO Dario Amodei has warned of AI’s risk to humanity

Willy Street Co-op moves production kitchen to Garver Feed Mill

Move quadruples production space for hot bar, grab & go items and bakery

Madisonians pick ‘Luminous Shift’ as favorite LakeWay art proposal

Abstract steel sculpture garners 38% of the vote in four-way race

Hazelnut Tiramisu the winner of Chocolate Shoppe’s Create a Flavor Contest

Flavor will be sold to customers in 2027, proceeds support Goodman Community Center’s TEENworks

MISO sets new reliability rules for data centers

State’s power grid operator says data centers should meet performance standards

Beloit’s Henry Dorrbaker’s announces major expansion

Pub will add six golf simulator bays amid 6,000 square feet of new space

Fitchburg property sold to Kentucky firm

Property is part of mixed-use Syncopation development

Evers launches two new PFAS programs

Programs cover private wells and public water supplies