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.
🔒 Laacke & Joys Design and Manufacturing Company names new president
Brookfield-based Laacke & Joys Design and Manufacturing Company has named George Konstantakis as president. Konstantakis will succeed Dean Pecard, who has been promoted to the board of the company.
Rallius investing $2 million for affordable housing in Milwaukee
Digital banking platform Rallius is launching a $2 million pilot program in Milwaukee to finance the development of 20 affordable housing units in the...
Northwestern Mutual joins the Milky Way Tech Hub as a corporate...
Northwestern Mutual is the latest organization to join the Milky Way Tech Hub (MWTH) as a corporate member.
According to a press release, the partnership...
🔒 CentroMotion names Milwaukee Tool exec as chief operations officer
Pewaukee-based CentroMotion has named Scott Ertl as chief operations officer. In his new role, Ertl will help drive improvements within global manufacturing operations while...
FaBcap food and beverage business accelerator now a national program
Wisconsin’s FaBcap Accelerator program has expanded nationally and is now serving six times as many businesses across the U.S.
The Pink Bakery seeks to raise the bar for allergen-free dessert...
A sweet tooth, an unwavering palate and a bit of luck led to Milwaukee native and entrepreneur Nubian Simmons opening a manufacturing facility for her business, The Pink Bakery, in the city's Miller Valley.
🔒 Telkonet acquired by Italian company
Pordenone, Italy-based VDA Group, an international company providing technological solutions for room automation, has acquired 53% of Waukesha-based Telkonet, Inc. As part of the deal, VDA Group paid $5 million to Telkonet in exchange for the issuance of majority shares of common stock of Telkonet.
Metro Milwaukee area among top 20 U.S. cities for veteran entrepreneurs
A new report from the PenFed Foundation that lists the top cities in 2021 for veteran entrepreneurs ranks the Milwaukee-Waukesha-West Allis area 19th out of 390 metropolitan areas analyzed. Madison was ranked 17th.Â
🔒 Palermo’s acquires majority stake in Funky Fresh Spring Rolls
Milwaukee-based frozen pizza manufacturer Palermo Villa, Inc. has acquired a majority stake in Funky Fresh Spring Rolls, a Milwaukee-based business specializing in handcrafted spring rolls.
🔒 Slinger-based Weld-Fab Manufacturing acquired by Washington County partners
Slinger-based Weld-Fab Manufacturing remains a locally owned company after being acquired by two partners with extensive histories in the manufacturing industry.
🔒 Wauwatosa-based CyteGen raises another $1.1 million for anti-aging research
Wauwatosa-based CyteGen has raised another $1.1 million to fund their research into extending human life and reversing age-related decline.
Seven small businesses receive state grants to commercialize their products
Seven small businesses from across the state are set to receive their share of $600,000 in state matching grants to commercialize their products.
