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.
Wisconsin Brewing Company partners with Harley-Davidson to launch non-alcoholic beer
Wisconsin Brewing Company has partnered with iconic Milwaukee brand Harley-Davidson to bring a non-alcoholic beer to market.
🔒 Kenosha Innovation Neighborhood names its first president
The Kenosha Innovation Neighborhood, the nonprofit supporting the redevelopment of a 107-acre site in the city, has named its first president.
🔒 Eaton awarded $26.6 million in tax credits following investments made...
Eaton has received more than $26.6 million in investment tax credits following investments made at three of the company's plants.
Nestlé Purina plans $195 million expansion at Jefferson factory
Nestlé Purina PetCare Company, a manufacturer of pet food and litter, is the latest company to announce a planned expansion in Jefferson.
🔒 Kikkoman will be anchor tenant in forthcoming Jefferson County food...
Kikkoman Corp. is the first of several forthcoming tenants that will take up space in Jefferson County’s new food and beverage innovation campus.
🔒 Echo Lake Foods sued by customer for allegedly providing contaminated...
Echo Lake Foods is being sued by a customer after allegedly providing them with a contaminated pre-cooked scrambled egg product.
🔒 First Nokia products roll off production line at Sanmina’s Pleasant...
Nokia's first American-made broadband network electronics, made at Sanmina's Pleasant Prairie facility, have officially rolled off the production line.
WEDC could award up to $15.5 million in tax credits to...
WEDC will support Kikkoman's expansion projects in Jefferson and Walworth with up to $15.5 million in performance-based tax credits.
Kikkoman to build $560 million facility in Jefferson
Soy sauce manufacturer Kikkoman Corp. plans to build a new, $560 million production facility in the city of Jefferson.
Entrepreneurs from Oconomowoc, Madison pitch businesses to ‘Project Pitch It’ moguls
This week’s episode of "Project Pitch It" featured Wisconsin businesses selling everything from cheese and wine to uniquely designed plush toys.
🔒 California-based manufacturer of breast implants closing Franklin facility as part...
California-based manufacturer Sientra, Inc. is closing its Franklin facility in June as part of an ongoing restructuring process.
🔒 Nexus Pharmaceuticals sells Pleasant Prairie facility to pharmaceutical giant Eli...
Nexus Pharmaceuticals has sold its Pleasant Prairie manufacturing facility to pharmaceutical giant Eli Lilly and Company for an undisclosed price.
