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.

More than a dozen off-air employees laid off at TMJ4

Layoffs are part of a 6% workforce reduction at E.W. Scripps Co.

Charter Manufacturing to invest $5M in expansion

Mequon headquarters will add office and training space

Wixon Inc. completes $26 million expansion

Milwaukee-area food and beverage manufacturer to add 110 jobs

Consumer confidence rebounds in October

Conference Board says confidence index rose by 7.5 points

Energy Department announces $5.1B loan package to Alliant Energy

Agency says loans support more than 2.6 gigawatts of new or improved power

Madison population passes 300,000

Dane County keeps up rapid growth, according to state estimates

Former Gov. Thompson asks UW Board of Regents to delay hiring

Thompson questions timing of the selection of a new UW system president

Rutabaga Paddlesports will close in December

Store’s owners fail to find a buyer after year-long search

Tech Hub projects focus on personalizing medicine

At 2026 Biohealth Summit, Biohealth Tech Hub leaders share their plans

Oakstone Holiday Market to be held Nov. 7 in Cottage Grove

Market is the next event in Madison Makers Market series
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