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.

Supply chain disruption challenges Wisconsin manufacturers

Amid lingering global trade uncertainty and a federal government shutdown that appears...

Equipped to the nines

If hyperscale data centers pose a competitive threat to smaller data centers,...

Michael Johnson’s long road to leadership

Michael Johnson laughed at the notion that a mid-life crisis prompted him...

Sustainable support for student success

A $25 million capital campaign aims to ensure the long-term stability of a...

Wisconsin adds clean energy jobs but at a slower pace

Wisconsin added more than 1,350 clean energy jobs last year and while...

Data centers spark heated debate

Data Centers MarketData CentersMilwaukee21Madison11Wisconsin Rapids1Kenosha5Appleton2Green Bay3Wausau1Eau Claire2Marshfield1Total Data Centers:47 As large, “hyperscale” data centers...

SupraNet racks up business

SupraNet Communications Inc. SNAPSHOT Year founded1994Chief executiveBryan ChanEmployees14Annual revenue$5 millionIndustryInformation technology While large data...

IB Madison’s Health Care Summit explores AI’s growing influence on the field

Local health care experts discussed patient and clinician benefits and the opportunities...

How renewable energy efforts measure up

Energy dollars and sense The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources’ Green Tier program...

Epic embraces geothermal energy

While the term “hyperscale” is used to describe the large data campuses...