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.
Festa Italiana canceled for the third year in a row
Citing concerns related to the health of its members, the Italian Community Center (ICC) Board of Directors announced Friday the cancelation of Festa Italiana 2022.
Seven southeastern Wisconsin companies named finalists in Governor’s Business Plan Contest
A group of seven southeastern Wisconsin businesses are finalists in the 19th annual Wisconsin Governor’s Business Plan Contest.
Madison-based Fetch Rewards raises $240 million, grows valuation to over $2.5 billion
Madison-based Fetch Rewards Inc. has closed a funding round worth $240 million, bringing the company’s total funding to over $500 million.
Brookfield-based Patina Solutions Group acquired by L.A.-based consulting firm
Brookfield-based Patina Solutions Group Inc. has been acquired by Los Angeles-based Korn Ferry, a global organizational consulting firm.
MLG Capital’s Fund V secures $350 million in investments
Brookfield-based MLG Capital has surpassed its fundraising goal for Fund V with $321,470,000 worth of investments, according to an SEC filing. Fund V, a commercial real estate fund, opened in January of 2021 with an equity raise goal of $300 million.
Hartland-based Transcendent acquired by Miami-based IT company
Hartland-based Transcendent, an IT solutions provider, has been acquired by Miami-based Airiam, a newly formed managed IT and digital transformation company with a focus on cybersecurity.
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Nosco expanding its Pleasant Prairie HQ
Gurnee, Illinois-based Nosco, Inc. is expanding its Pleasant Prairie Packaging Innovation Center and headquarters facility to 271,000 square feet.
The Manitowoc Company announces reduced operations in Russia
The Manitowoc Company leadership issued a statement saying the Milwaukee-based company has been reducing their operations in Russia.
Wisconsin LGBT Chamber launches new entrepreneur bootcamp with support from Harley-Davidson
The Wisconsin LGBT Chamber of Commerce is seeking applicants for its newly announced LGBTQ+ Entrepreneur Bootcamp.
Greendale woman gets ‘Project Pitch It’ $10,000 prize for her handcrafted cosmetic brushes
Greendale resident Izabelle Villafuerte, founder of Empresaria Cosmetics, took home the Peg Ann/David Gruber Project Pitch It $10,000 cash award this week on Project Pitch It.
