Ashley Smart
Ashley covers startups, technology and manufacturing for BizTimes. She was previously the managing editor of the News Graphic and Washington County Daily News. In past reporting roles, covering education at The Waukesha Freeman, she received several WNA awards. She is a UWM graduate. In her free time, Ashley enjoys watching independent films, tackling a new recipe in the kitchen and reading a good book.
See photos: Harley-Davidson holds Homecoming opening ceremony at its HQ
A newly formatted Harley-Davidson Homecoming celebration, honoring Willie G. Davidson, began Thursday at the company's headquarters.
🔒 Rockhopper Ice Collective hopes to tap into consumers’ unique ice...
Rockhopper Ice Collective hopes to tap into consumers’ ice preferences and give restaurants an all-in-one solution.
🔒 Sheboygan Paint Company acquires Michigan-based Bradley Coatings Group
Sheboygan Paint Company, a paint manufacturer, announced Thursday its acquisition of St. Charles, Illinois-based Bradley Coatings Group.
🔒 Microsoft buys another 133 acres of land in Mount Pleasant
Microsoft has purchased 64 acres of undeveloped land in the village of Mount Pleasant, according to state records.
🔒 Harley beats analysts’ expectations, plans to repurchase $1 billion in...
Harley-Davidson’s second quarter results exceeded analysts’ expectations. The company reported a revenue increase of 13%.
🔒 Wikoff Color cited by OSHA after employee is burned during...
An employee at Wikoff Color Corp.’s Lisbon facility suffered first and second-degree burns in January after a flash fire broke out from an industrial...
🔒 We Energies helps Foxconn complete solar panel project at Mount...
Nearly 2,000 solar panels have been installed at Foxconn's Mount Pleasant campus with the help of We Energies.
Harley-Davidson’s newly formatted Homecoming celebration begins Thursday
Harley-Davison’s Homecoming festival, which is now an annual event, officially kicks off Thursday and runs through Sunday.
🔒 Milwaukee startup 7Rivers raises another $2 million to support growth
Milwaukee-based 7Rivers Inc., a consulting services firm focused on AI and data modernization, has raised another $2.4 million.
🔒 Tim Sheehy joins Evans Transportation board of advisors
Evans Transportation, a third-party provider of logistics solutions, announced this week the addition of Tim Sheehy to its board of advisors.
🔒 OwnersEdge acquires Illinois-based communications business
Waukesha-based OwnersEdge, an employee-owned ESOP holding company, has acquired St. Charles, Illinois-based Communications Direct (CommDirect) for an undisclosed price.
CommDirect is a mission-critical communications business...
🔒 John’s Disposal Service and John’s Recycling cited by OSHA for...
John’s Disposal Service, along with John’s Recycling, have been cited by OSHA for 13 safety violations at the company's Franksville facility.
