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.
Milwaukee’s Black Theater Festival returning for third year
Black Arts MKE will host the third annual Milwaukee Black Theater Festival in venues across Milwaukee from Aug. 10-14....
Balcan Innovations increasing planned job number for Pleasant Prairie facility
A $400,000 Transportation Economic Assistance (TEA) grant provided by the Wisconsin Department of Transportation is helping Balcan Innovations, Inc....
West Allis Starbucks is the fifth in Wisconsin seeking to unionize
Just a few weeks after the first Starbucks Coffee location in the state voted to unionize, a fifth store in the state, this one in West Allis, is seeking to do the same.
Milwaukee-based Investii taking part in gener8tor’s 2022 Madison program
Milwaukee-based Investii is among a cohort of six startups that have been selected to take part in gener8tor’s 2022 Madison accelerator program. Each startup will receive a $100,000 investment from gener8tor, as well as coaching and mentoring.
Hayat Pharmacy hosts giveaway of baby formula, other supplies
Parents know that right now, it’s take what you can get when it comes to baby formula. To address...
Redevelopment of former Astronautics HQ moving forward without Sabir
A redevelopment project planned for the site of the former Astronautics headquarters in Milwaukee’s Thurston Woods neighborhood is moving forward even though Milwaukee entrepreneur JoAnne Sabir, who was initially named as a partner for the project, announced she is no longer taking part in it.
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Jump start: Collector’s card startup launched by Wisconsin legislator aims to remember, honor veterans who made the ultimate sacrifice
As a public official and an Iraq War veteran, state Sen. Dale Kooyenga has often found himself helping at...
SBIR grants helping several southeastern Wisconsin businesses commercialize their inventions
Five area businesses have received grants to help them commercialize their products through SBIR Advance’s latest funding round.
The state matching...
Marquette receives $1 million donation to create new advanced automation lab
Japanese electronics company Omron Corporation has donated $1 million to Marquette University which will go toward the creation of...
Cedarburg Art Museum names new executive director
Erica Halmstad has been named executive director of the Cedarburg Art Museum.
Halmstad has past experience in both for-profit and...
