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.
Made in Milwaukee: CR Industries provides metal fabrication services for the restaurant industry
Cudahy-based CR Industries Inc. is a metal fabrication shop undergoing a complete transformation. Founded by Clarence Weisflog in 1985...
Wisconsin Policy Forum data shows metro Milwaukee area has mixed results in innovation
It’s a mixed bag for the Milwaukee metro area when it comes to economic indicators tied to innovation.
Business email compromise scam costs area manufacturer over $190,000
A Washington County manufacturer is the victim of a common email scam which cost the company over $190,000, according to a criminal complaint.
Diversey to close Watertown plant, lay off 60 workers
Diversey Holdings, a South Carolina-based manufacturer of cleaning and hygiene products, will shutter its Watertown plant at 316 Hart St., according to a WARN notice.
Former manager of BMO Harris Bank’s Muskego branch pleads guilty to embezzling more than $200,000
A former manager of the BMO Harris Bank branch in Muskego has agreed to plea guilty to embezzling $233,616 from the business, according to court records.
Racine startup Houstr receives funding from Gateway Capital
A Racine startup that seeks to make short-term rentals a real-life marketplace has now been backed by Milwaukee-based venture capital firm Gateway Capital.
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Container Life Cycle Management will pay $1.65 million for clean air and hazardous materials violations
Container Life Cycle Management (CLCM) will pay $1.65 million as part of a pre-suit settlement with the state and U.S. departments of justice after the company allegedly made clean air and hazardous materials violations.
Generac re-issues recall for portable generators that can cause injury
Town of Genesee-based Generac Holdings Inc. re-issued a recall late last week for a series of portable generators that can cause injury to users.
Drexel Building Supply to acquire McMahon and Company
Campbellsport-based Drexel Building Supply, a wholesale building materials supplier, announced this week its intent to acquire McMahon and Company, a Jackson-based supplier of doors and millwork. Terms of the deal, which is scheduled to close Dec. 31, were not disclosed.
Local companies lean on different workplace strategies to support their veterans
Sometimes it may seem like veteran and civilian workers are speaking two different languages. That’s to be expected when...
