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.
Three Near West Side BIPOC business owners get grants from Molson Coors
Three Milwaukee business owners operating out of the city’s Near West Side are the recipients of a $10,000 Tap the Future Grant from Molson Coors.
Brady Corporation’s senior vice president will become new CEO
Brady Corp. is in the middle of a leadership change as J. Michael Nauman, current director, president and chief executive officer, is retiring. Russell R. Shaller will succeed Nauman as president, chief executive officer and director effective April 1.
TDS bringing new fiber optic network to Brookfield
TDS Telecommunications is scheduled to break ground on a new fiber optic network project in Brookfield late this summer that will give 18,000 addresses access to 2Gigabit residential internet and up to 10Gigabit dedicated fiber connections for businesses.
SKYGEN names Steve Berryman new chief executive officer
Menomonee Falls-based SKYGEN has appointed Steve Berryman to the position of chief executive officer. Craig Kasten, the company’s outgoing chief executive officer, is “relinquishing his role”, according to a press release. Kasten will continue as managing member of SKYGEN.
Remotely expanding mid-term rental options in Madison and Milwaukee
The Madison-based company was founded in 2020 and is focused on providing mid-term housing for remote workers.
Northwestern Mutual funding scholarships so local workers can earn tech ‘nanodegrees’
As organizations throughout the state continue to work toward bringing more tech workers to our region, Northwestern Mutual has announced plans to fund the education of a cohort of Milwaukeeans so they can enter the tech workforce.
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Johnson Controls suspends business in Russia
Johnson Controls is suspending business operations in Russia as the country’s invasion of Ukraine continues, according to a statement released Tuesday.
Pewaukee-based BSG Analytics acquired by California insurance services company
Newport Beach, California-based Alliant has acquired Pewaukee-based BSG Analytics (BSGA). Terms of the deal were not disclosed.
Rockwell Automation, Twin Disc suspend business in Russia
As the Russian invasion of Ukraine continues, Milwaukee-based Rockwell Automation and Racine-based Twin Disc, Inc. both announced Monday they are ending business activity in Russia and Belarus until further notice.
Associated Bank opens Center for Professional Development at RiverCenter building
As Associated Bank nears completion of the redevelopment of the RiverCenter building in downtown Milwaukee, it has officially opened the Associated Bank Center for Professional Development on the third floor.
