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.
Associated Bank opens Center for Professional Development at RiverCenter building
As Associated Bank nears completion of the redevelopment of the RiverCenter building in downtown Milwaukee, it has officially opened the Associated Bank Center for Professional Development on the third floor.
🔒 Several Wisconsin companies start off 2022 with female additions to...
The leadership of Wisconsin companies is becoming more diverse as several organizations have appointed more women to corporate board seats this year.
Summerfest Tech returning this year with expanded Pitch Competition
Summerfest Tech is returning this June with an expanded Pitch Competition.
🔒 Octane Coffee’s first location could open this summer in Pewaukee
It’s been a dream almost four years in the making, but Octane Coffee founder Adrian Deasy is currently on track to open his first drive-thru location this summer.
The Collective Workspace and Marketplace coming to Bayshore
A new area dedicated to local entrepreneurs is coming to Bayshore in Glendale.
🔒 New Berlin Plastics expands operations with addition of second facility
Injection molding company New Berlin Plastics is now leasing a building from Wangard Partners that is set to become the company's second manufacturing facility.
🔒 Quiver Quantitative closes $2 million funding round
Madison-based fintech startup Quiver Quantitative has closed a $2 million funding round. The company gathers alternative stock data from sources across the internet and then pulls the information together into a free online dashboard.
Report: Expansion of high-skilled immigration could address Wisconsin’s tech labor shortage
Wisconsin has an increasing number of tech jobs becoming available, but not enough people to fill these positions. However, looking to the state's population of immigrant workers could provide a possible solution.
🔒 Former Vollrath Co. Menomonee Falls facility purchased by Indiana company
The former Vollrath Co. facility at W140 N8700 Lilly Road in Menomonee Falls has been purchased for $3.5 million by an Indiana company, state records show.
🔒 Entrepreneur wants to bring CityCoins cryptocurrency to Milwaukee
Milwaukee entrepreneur Christopher Perceptions is hoping to bring a new type of cryptocurrency to the city.
🔒 Apartment buildings, microbrewery proposed at former Bucyrus/Caterpillar campus in South...
A $35.7 million redevelopment project is being proposed at the former Bucyrus International and Caterpillar campus in South Milwaukee.
New program will teach tech skills to ex-offenders seeking work following...
Milky Way Tech Hub and The Way Out (a Milwaukee-based, non-bias employment platform) are launching a joint program aimed at educating individuals returning home from incarceration and giving them the skills in technology they need to successfully find work.
