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.
Frontdesk completes $13 million Series B funding round
Milwaukee-based Frontdesk, a short-term apartment rental company, announced this week the completion of a $13 million Series B funding round.
3D printing company opening regional HQ in Third Ward
Somerville, Massachusetts-based Formlabs, a 3D printing technology developer and manufacturer, is opening a regional headquarters this week in the Third Ward, located at 220 E. Buffalo St.
Biomat USA to close Milwaukee, Kenosha and Madison plasma centers
Biomat USA, Inc., a portfolio company of Barcelona-based pharmaceutical company Grifols, will permanently closing three plasma centers in Wisconsin region.
Label Traxx will merge with two companies
Milwaukee-based Label Traxx, a provider of business management software for the label and flexible packaging industry, announced plans this week to merge with two of its partners: San Francisco-based Siteline and Cincinnati-based Batched. All three companies will now be headquartered in Milwaukee.
Lawsuit alleges Generac sold defective solar product, urges recall
Mooresville, North Carolina-based Pink Energy, an energy efficiency company providing customers with solar panels, has filed a lawsuit against Town of Genesee-based Generac Power Systems, alleging Generac has been providing the company with failing parts that have malfunctioned and burned or melted.
Volunteer Center of Washington County names new executive director
Volunteer Center of Washington County, a West Bend-based nonprofit that leads several volunteer opportunities throughout the county, has named a new executive director as Susan Millin, current executive director, announced plans to retire after 10 years in the position. Colleen Mayer, the nonprofit’s associate director, will become the new executive director.
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Milwaukee-based Renaissant names new chief revenue officer
Milwaukee-based Renaissant, the IT company behind loading dock intelligence platform Dock|C2, announced Wednesday the promotion of Carl Cahill, the company’s vice president of marketing, to chief revenue officer.
Madison-based biotech firm raises $41.5 million
Madison-based Elephas Biosciences Corp. announced Monday the completion of a $41.5 million Series B funding round.
Finalists named for 2022 Wisconsin Innovation Awards
More than 300 innovative products and services have been narrowed down to 30 finalists for the 2022 Wisconsin Innovation Awards.
Eagle Technology acquired by Oklahoma software company
Mequon-based Eagle Technology Inc., a software development company, has been acquired by Tulsa, Oklahoma-based TMA Systems, LLC.
