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.

Fed chair says inflation still too high, interest rates might have to rise

Warsh sends clearer signal about rates during Fed’s annual conference

Wisconsin credit union assets grow to $73.4B

Total assets have grown by $3 billion in the first two quarters of 2026

Epic building new campus in England

Three-building campus is under construction outside of Bristol

CEOs of Tomorrow names new executive leaders

Lorena Guimaraens and Tobias Briscoe will serve as co-executive directors

United Way holding silent auction for Packer tickets

Auction made possible by donation of 2026 season tickets

DNR secretary asks Enbridge to halt work on gas pipeline

State wants pause to investigate cause of Aug. 25 spill in Iron County

Warsh speech could shed light on economy, inflation

His address is scheduled today at Fed’s annual economic symposium

La Crosse power company employees report uptick in death threats

Threat of violence related to proposed MariBell power line

State budget surplus approaches $3B mark

Legislative Fiscal Bureau reports 3.4% increase in tax collections

Federal judge pauses Trump plan to limit mail-in voting

Ruling is likely to be appealed to Supreme Court