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.

Nonprofits earn $72,000 from First Business golf invitational

Goodman Community Center, others benefit from charity event

Safe Care Summit designed to improve domestic violence treatment

Statewide summit offers free training and resources

Supreme Court rejects Trump mail ballot restrictions

Ruling comes as early voting approaches for mid-term elections

CHS to build soybean processing facility in Evansville

Plant would expand market access to Wisconsin-grown soybeans

Report: Wisconsin brain drain one of worst in nation

The Wisconsin Policy Forum estimates that 59.8% of Wisconsin-born adults who now live in another state have a bachelor’s degree or higher

Cava to make Madison debut at Hilldale

Wisconsin's first Cava will offer Mediterranean fare

Charlie Berens, grassroots team launch Build Wisconsin Better

Organization aims to help Wisconsinites stand up to big tech

Tickets still available for the 9th annual Picnic in the Park

Picnic with 1980s theme is the Madison Parks Foundation's fall fundraiser

Women’s groups to hold women-and-investing webinar on Sept. 30

Program aims to help women save more money for retirement

Renaissance Milwaukee West Hotel sold for $14.25 million

Sales price was well below assessed value