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.
Sharkero seeks to make data more affordable, accessible for all
Sharkero founder Russ From has one end game in mind: to make wireless connectivity cheaper and more accessible for all.
WEDC authorizes tax credits for OpenGov expansion in Milwaukee
As San Jose-based software company OpenGov works toward its goal of having 100 employees in their Milwaukee office by 2023, the Wisconsin Economic Development Corp. is providing a further incentive by authorizing $350,000 in business development tax credits if OpenGov meets its objective.
Milwaukee area continues to lag peers in venture capital
Despite having a sizable pool of workers in industries typically associated with innovation, such as scientists and engineers, the Milwaukee area continues to fall behind its peers in attracting the venture capital investments needed to support local startups.
🔒 MLG Capital raises over $196 million through latest real estate...
Brookfield-based MLG Capital has raised $196,690,000 in equity through its latest diversified Private Real Estate Fund, MLG Private Fund V, according to a Securities and Exchange Commission filing. The goal for the fund, which opened to investors in January 2021, was $300 million in equity.
🔒 Perlick begins facility remodel, adding 100 new employees
Perlick revealed plans for both a major update to their corporate headquarters on Good Hope Road and a wave of hiring to the tune of over 100 new employees.
🔒 Comar moves to larger facility in West Bend
Voorhees, New Jersey-based Comar has moved its West Bend manufacturing operations to a 160,000-square-foot facility at 2845 Wingate St. The new location officially opened this week.
🔒 Data Narro moves from downtown Milwaukee to the Third Ward
Digital forensics firm Data Narro relocated its office from downtown Milwaukee to the Dye House building on East Buffalo Street in the city's Historic Third Ward neighborhood at the start of this month, marking a new phase of growth for the company.
E-commerce fulfillment company coming to Milwaukee’s Near West Side
West Allis-based Atomix Logistics LLC will move its operations to Milwaukee’s Near West Side.
🔒 gener8tor Milwaukee names five startups taking part in 2021 program
Five promising startup companies, as determined by Milwaukee-based startup accelerator gener8tor, are taking part in the 2021 Milwaukee program and have received a $100,000 investment from the organization.
🔒 Real estate division of Marcus Investments acquires another retail center...
Berengaria Development, Marcus Investments’ real estate division, has acquired yet another retail center, this time in Norton Shores, Michigan. The acquisition of Lakeshore Marketplace was completed earlier this month.Â
11 Wisconsin companies named to Newsweek’s ‘Most Responsible Companies’ list
Eleven Wisconsin companies are being recognized by Newsweek as some of the most responsible in the country. The America’s Most Responsible Companies list names 500 organizations that are considered leaders in environmental, social and corporate governance.
🔒 Here’s how SpotHopper plans to put $14 million investment to...
Milwaukee-based SpotHopper may have turned a few heads earlier this month when the company announced it had completed a $14 million Series A funding round, but the company has seen success since it first launched in 2015.
