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.

Friends of MSCR announce Centennial Celebration

Event will raise funds for accessible recreation

St. Mary’s nurses file charges against SSM

Nurses claim SSM violated federal labor law by refusing to negotiate

Milwaukee’s Rite-Hite acquires KE Fibertec Group

No sales price disclosed for purchase of Danish HVAC company

Capital City Theatre announces premiere of ‘Where We Are’

New musical will be presented as part of year-long World Premiere Wisconsin theater festival.

Council rejects relief for businesses

Plan would have provided $100,000 to recover losses from summer protest

Florida company acquires Madison’s 1901 Inc.

1901 sold for $63 million to a company founded in the same year

Kwik Trip buys Hales Corners grocery for nearly $3 million

Acquisition of former Sendik’s store could pave way for Kwik Trip’s 8th Milwaukee County location

U.S.-Canadian trade war intensifies

Trump bans import of some dairy products, motorcycles

Oil prices surpass $100 per barrel

Benchmark crude rises after flare-ups in Persian Gulf, Saudi Arabia

Studio 54 fundraiser to benefit Madison College students

A night of disco, dancing and food will raise money for financial assistance