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.

Madison’s WellStack acquires Florida company

Purchase adds AI predictive intelligence capabilities to Madison company

Canada retaliates with tariffs on $20M of US goods

New tariffs hit everyday goods, including dairy

Family’s story helps Ronald McDonald House raise a record $468K

Red Shoe Soirée and Golf Outing attendees moved by girl’s health struggle

Allis Yards to add 400 housing units in West Allis

West Allis development ready to begin $100 million second phase

Wisconsin banks remain healthy amid economic uncertainty

Q2 FDIC data says total assets and deposits are up over 11%

Evers blasts Trump over escalating trade war with Canada

Governor also faults GOP congressional delegation for passive response

Judge rules that purchase option for veteran’s museum is unenforceable

Ruling sides with building owners who objected to purchase price

State touts climate progress in annual Clean Energy report

Wisconsin’s clean energy plan is paying dividends

Hegseth visits Oshkosh to lobby for defense spending

Defense secretary on tour touting “Arsenal of Freedom”

$27M WARF investment to aid quantum research at UW–Madison

Investment could accelerate research in quantum technology, fusion energy, brain health and national security