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 gets $40 million in ARPA funding to expand broadband access
The U.S. Department of Treasury has approved a plan from Gov. Tony Evers that will allocate $40 million in American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funding to increase high-speed internet access across the state.
Millennium raises cap on Infrastructure Fund to keep up with customer demand
Delavan-based Millennium, a telecommunications solutions provider, has more than doubled the cap on its Infrastructure Fund to keep up with customer demand.
Krause Funeral Homes acquired by Orlando funeral home operator
Krause Funeral Homes & Cremation Service, Inc. has been acquired by Orlando-based Foundation Partners Group, an operator of funeral homes and cemeteries across the U.S. Terms of the deal were not disclosed.
Rockwell Automation names new chief marketing officer
Milwaukee-based Rockwell Automation, a maker of software and products used in production and automation across several manufacturing industries, announced this week the promotion of Robin Saitz to chief marketing officer and vice president of global marketing.
Wisconsin investing $1 million to support rural entrepreneurs
Gov. Tony Evers and the Wisconsin Economic Development Corp. (WEDC) announced this week a $1 million investment that will go toward supporting the state’s rural entrepreneurs.
Here’s how Future 50’s ‘Fastest 5’ companies found their success
Here's what leaders of the Fastest 5 attributed to their company’s success:
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MPE names new CFO
Milwaukee-based Midwest Products & Engineering Inc. (MPE), a designer and contract manufacturer for medical and technology OEMs, named David Wierzbicki as chief financial officer Wednesday. Wierzbicki replaces Thomas Groble, who is retiring after being with the company since 2011.
Sensient acquires Turkish food coloring company
Milwaukee-based Sensient Technologies Corp., a manufacturer of colors, flavors and other specialty ingredients, announced Wednesday its acquisition of Gebze, Turkey-based Endemix Dogal Maddeler A.Åž. (Endemix). Â
Cudahy-based CR Industries acquired by former Lucas-Milhaupt leaders
Cudahy-based metal fabrication shop CR Industries Inc. has been acquired by a trio of investors, a group that includes two former leaders of Cudahy-based metal fabrication company Lucas-Milhaupt, Inc.
Nexus Pharmaceuticals names new CEO
Lincolnshire, Illinois-based Nexus Pharmaceuticals, which opened a new facility in Pleasant Prairie last year, has a new president and CEO in Usman Ahmed.
