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.
Penrod get $8 million investment from Salesforce, undisclosed source
Milwaukee-based Penrod has secured an $8 million investment from San Francisco-based Salesforce Ventures and an undisclosed Milwaukee family office.
Milwaukee-based Fiveable merges with virtual studying platform Hours
Milwaukee-based edtech platform Fiveable is merging with the online platform Hours. Fiveable acquired Hours back in May of 2021.
MKE Tech Hub Coalition’s impact report shows nonprofit is bringing talent to Milwaukee
The MKE Tech Hub Coalition is one of a handful of local organizations seeking to increase the amount of tech workers in our region. The coalition’s newly released 2021 impact report highlights how much closer they are getting toward their ultimate goal: to inclusively double the tech workforce in southeastern Wisconsin.
Cream City Cocktail Bar, other additions coming to American Family Field this season
Just a few weeks out from spring training, the Milwaukee Brewers announced Thursday several additions to American Family Field that will add to the options of fan experiences, including a new Cream City Cocktail Bar.
Industry experts share predictions for 2022 at Economic Trends Event
Three industry experts and an economist this morning shared their outlooks for 2022 at the annual BizTimes Milwaukee Economic Trends Event.
Milwaukee software startup Dinvy temporarily offering their platform for free
Milwaukee-based software startup Dinvy is looking to help other local businesses through their “Let’s Go Milwaukee” campaign.
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Two Milwaukee companies are semifinalists for national ‘Startup of the Year’
Milwaukee-based startups washbnb and Rex Academy have been named semifinalists at the Startup of the Year Summit currently taking place in Tampa, Florida. The local startups are the only Wisconsin companies among the list of 82 semifinalists, which are based across the U.S.
Greendale-based Emergency Fire & Water Restoration acquired by First Onsite
Emergency Fire & Water Restoration (EFWR), a Greendale-based fire and water restoration, mitigation and reconstruction service provider, has been...
Madison-based Cultured Decadence acquired by UPSIDE Foods
Madison-based Cultured Decadence, a manufacturer of cell-cultured seafood alternatives including lobster meat, has been acquired by Berkeley, California-based UPSIDE...
Rockwell Automation names new president for Americas Region
Milwaukee-based Rockwell Automation has named Gina Ayala Claxton as president of the Americas region. Ayala Claxton succeeds Alejandro Capparelli, who has taken a new role within the company as vice president of global lifecycle services.
