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.

Packers report $132.5 million in net income despite operating loss

Team benefits from $20 million boost in national revenue

Fatal police shooting: Amid street demonstrations, Madison police call for independent investigation

Protesters maintain vigil at shooting site

In wake of acquisition, Abbott CEO ‘very impressed’ by Exact Sciences team

Abbott CEO expressed optimism about future cancer diagnostics sales, citing his confidence in the Exact Sciences team

Abbott reports higher sales, profits in Q2

Abbott raised its full-year 2026 adjusted earnings per share guidance range to $5.45 to $5.60, compared to the previous range of $5.38 to $5.58

New study says state micro-businesses have grown rapidly

However, evolving into larger ventures has stalled

With data center moratoriums, Madison and Dane County buy time to update land-use regulations

“We realize our regulations don’t reflect current best practices and how this industry is evolving”

A new headquarters and manufacturing facility could take Madison-based Fujifilm Cellular Dynamics to another level

Drug discovery and regenerative medicine got a booster shot recently

Epic President Sumit Rana to step down

Rana was seen as the eventual successor to Epic CEO Judy Faulkner, and his departure leaves a hole in the company's leadership structure

Wisconsin DOJ reaches $275K settlement with Enbridge

The state of Wisconsin alleged that a valve component of Enbridge's Line 13 failed at Fort Atkinson, causing diluent to leak from the pipeline

Report: New Madison homes cost nearly $85K more

Nationally, new construction costs $52,565 more than a typical home, according to a recent report
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