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.
New VetWorks Wisconsin program will assist veterans relocating to the state for work
A new program launching this month will support active-duty military service members as they transition back to civilian life and relocate to communities across Wisconsin in the pursuit of work.
Gannett closure of West Milwaukee production facility will cost 181 employees their jobs
Gannett’s decision to close their newspaper production facility at 4101 W. Burnham St. in West Milwaukee will leave 181 employees without a job, according to a WARN notice from the company sent March 14.
Milwaukee-based tech platform SpeakPulse acquired by ENTITY Academy
Milwaukee-based SpeakPulse, an app that offers AI-enabled interview preparation technology so job seekers can hone their interview skills, has been acquired by Las Vegas-based ENTITY Academy.
Milwaukee-based Renaissant secures $1.07 million worth of investments
Renaissant, the IT company behind loading dock intelligence platform Dock|C2, has raised $1.07 million in funding to support future growth. The company completed a $770,000 funding round this month and received a $300,000 technology development loan from the Wisconsin Economic Development Corp.
The Pink Bakery partnering with Marquette to bring students allergen-free options
The Pink Bakery is the first dessert option for Marquette students through the Simple Servings program.
Delafield-based data company Synthetaic raises $13 million
Delafield-based data company Synthetaic has closed a $13 million Series A financing round that included an investment from Green Bay-based TitletownTech.
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Employees take over majority ownership of Van Horn Automotive Group
Van Horn Automotive Group employees now own a 77% majority stake in the Plymouth-based company.
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.
