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 company’s virtual tour offerings win $10,000 Project Pitch It prize
Milwaukee resident Ross Younger and his company Advantage Point 360 were given the $10,000 Project Pitch It Award during this week’s episode. The company’s 360° Virtual Tours allow businesses to share their space in an immersive virtual environment. Customers can experience a virtual walk-through of a business from any device.
Muskego-based Emergifi acquired by Baltimore company
Muskego-based Emergifi, a technology solutions credit union service organization (CUSO) focused on small to mid-sized credit unions, has been acquired by Baltimore, Maryland-based Think|Stack.
Hollander Chocolate plans to move its HQ from Fox Point to former auto dealership in Port Washington
Fox Point-based Hollander Chocolate, Inc. is planning to move its headquarters to Port Washington.
Milwaukee Tool to create another 1,000 jobs in Wisconsin
Brookfield-based Milwaukee Tool on Thursday announced plans to create an additional 1,000 jobs in Wisconsin by 2027.
VC MKE aims to connect founders of color to venture capitalists
A new organization in Milwaukee is trying to connect business founders of color to funding. The mission of VC MKE is to create opportunities for underrepresented entrepreneurial founders to connect with interested venture capitalists.
1840 Brewing Company expanding into West Bend with new taproom
Milwaukee’s 1840 Brewing Company announced plans this week to open a second taproom in downtown West Bend.
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Sale of Milwaukee Brewing Company receives ‘huge wave’ of interest
Just a few weeks following Milwaukee Brewing Company’s board of directors announcing plans to sell the company and its assets, the firm tasked with the sale says there has been substantial interest from potential buyers.
Creator of ‘Doctor Dyslexia Dude’ graphic novels takes home $10,000 Project Pitch It prize
Oshkosh resident Shawn Robinson has taken a difficulty he’s faced in his own life and turned it into a business that helps support young children.
The Interview: Tia Torhorst
Tia Torhorst was recently named chief executive officer of the Harbor District Inc. Torhorst has more than 20 years...
Innovations: PlantPharm BioMed seeks to combat viruses with plant-based, edible vaccines
PlantPharm BioMed Ltd.
Delavan
Innovation: Plant-based, edible vaccines
Founder: Robert Britt
Founded: 2008
plantpharm.biz
A team of scientists at Delavan-based PlantPharm BioMed Ltd. are developing...
