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.
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.
🔒 Molded Dimensions acquires PCO Urethane
Port Washington-based Molded Dimensions announced that it has acquired Marshfield-based PCO Urethane.
🔒 Oak Creek-based seasoning company Asenzya acquired by European company Solina
Oak-Creek based Asenzya, formerly known as Foran Spice Company, has been acquired by Solina, a European producer of savory ingredients solutions, the companies announced Wednesday.
🔒 Tulip Richardson Manufacturing acquired by Stryten Energy
Milwaukee-based Tulip Richardson Manufacturing (TRM) has been acquired by Georgia-based company Stryten Energy LLC, an energy storage solutions provider.
BizStarts recognizes 2021 Hall of Fame inductees, inspirational entrepreneurs
It’s no secret that the city of Milwaukee still has several challenges to overcome, but despite a sometimes less than hospitable environment, a growing group of entrepreneurs are finding success.
Surfacide lands $45 million ECAT contract
Waukesha-based Surfacide has entered into a $45 million Medical Equipment Electronic Catalog (ECAT) contract with Defense Logistics Agency that spans five years.
Cream City Crypto seeks to make cryptocurrency, blockchain accessible for all
A one-man team based in Milwaukee is seeking to expand the community’s knowledge on cryptocurrency and bitcoin.
Fiveable co-founder Tán Ho named to Forbes’ 30 Under 30 list
Tán Ho, a co-founder of Milwaukee-based startup Fiveable has been recognized on one of Forbes magazine’s new 30 Under 30 lists in the category of education.
