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.

A dozen firms to present at Launch Wisconsin Conference

Technology companies will make their pitch to venture investors

Voda awards its 300th franchise territory

Milestone expands Madison-based Voda to 118 franchise owners across 35 states

Report: Defect liability law impedes condo production

New Wisconsin Policy Forum report looks at reasons why condo building lags

Generac reaches $8 billion deal with Amazon to back up data centers

Agreement makes Generac a long-term partner of tech giant

Threat of avian flu returns to Wisconsin

Farmers urged to tighten protective measures

Claims for unemployment benefits drop to 196,000

Last week’s claims are the lowest number of claims since mid-July

Evers requests SBA rapid disaster declaration

Request would enable Winnebago County to get SBA loans

Alliant Energy applies for new rate to cover data centers

Utility responds to order from state regulators for a standard rather than individual rate

Federal Reserve raises key interest rate

First rate hike in three years designed to halt inflation but could increase the cost of borrowing

Upcoming event explores, how do scientists know what they know?

Morgridge CEO Brad Schwartz leads panel at free forum