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.

Forward Fest is growing the entrepreneurial ecosystem

Billed as Wisconsinʼs largest technology and entrepreneurship festival, organizers expect more than 5,000 attendees for this yearʼs 16th annual gathering

Barbara Nichols, first Black president of Nurses Association, dies at 87

She served as president of the WNA from 1970 to 1972 at a time when few women of color held leadership positions in healthcare

Evers sends letter to Trump, demands DACA action

“Dreamers” have experienced significant delays in renewing their applications

Tornado stayed on the ground for more than 20 minutes

Gov. Tony Evers declared a state of emergency for northeast Wisconsin communities

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”
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