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 Black Chamber is out of funds, seeking new support

The Madison Black Chamber of Commerce, a nonprofit that provides services to...

The cost of declining mental health

Wisconsin employees lost $19.2 billion to mental health and substance use issues...

Pols debate data center regulation

How far should the state go in regulating the hyperscale data centers...

RECS tackles the best way forward on housing and data centers

Large data centers and the housing shortage — two issues challenging government...

ETC lights up the world’s stages

When people think of the most iconic companies in Wisconsin’s Capital Region,...

Photos: RECS explores data centers and housing

More than 200 local industry professionals attended the fourth annual In Business...

Photos: The making of Wisco Cream

Mount Horeb farmers and restaurateurs Matt and Marie Raboin already are known...

State of the State: Evers sets the agenda for final year in office

Delivering his eighth and final State of the State address from the State...

Meeting Dane County housing goals will require rethinking

Wisconsin’s Capital Region will be hard pressed to meet its considerable housing...

Can large data centers become a softer sell?

Data centers and housing — two issues challenging government and business leaders...