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.

WayForward kicks off Hunger Action Month

Nearly 35,000 pounds of food to arrive on Wednesday

Chicago firm submits plan for two power plants in Brillion

If approved, Invenergy plants would produce nearly 2 gigawatts of power

Evers blames Trump, GOP for higher cost of school supplies

Governor says Republican policies are stressing household budgets

Stock markets down after latest Middle East flare up

Markets also react to Fed chair’s comments on interest rates

Froedtert sues CVS Health for alleged fraud

CVS denies allegations related to drug discount program

Enbridge crews respond to natural gas leak

Crews are onsite to remove remaining vapors from accident site

Long waiting lists for high-demand tech programs

Wisconsin tech college president says situation hampers employers

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