Ashley Smart
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.
🔒 Fathom Digital Manufacturing to close Florida facility due to ‘profitability...
Hartland-based Fathom Digital Manufacturing is closing its lone Florida facility due to ongoing profitability challenges.
🔒 After closing short-term rental business, former Frontdesk CEO working on...
Leadership from the now-shuttered short-term rental management company Frontdesk is working to launch a new company.
🔒 Second lawsuit filed against Johnson Controls following rollout of new...
A second lawsuit has been filed against Johnson Controls after the company unexpectedly unveiled a new sales incentive plan last November.
Madison-based biotech firm Elephas Biosciences raises $55 million
Madison-based Elephas Biosciences Corp. announced Tuesday the completion of a $55 million Series C funding round.
🔒 Elkhorn-based Arrow Companies acquired by Nebraska-based crafting company
Elkhorn-based Arrow Companies, a manufacturer of sewing and craft furniture, has been acquired by Omaha, Nebraska-based TEK Holdings.
‘Project Pitch It’ to welcome three new moguls this March
“Project Pitch It,” a local TV show similar to ABC’s “Shark Tank,” will return this March with one new mogul and two new guest moguls.
Atlanta-based manufacturer WestRock to build $140 million plant in Pleasant Prairie
Atlanta-based WestRock Company is closing one of its existing plants to open a new, $140 million corrugated box plant in Pleasant Prairie.
🔒 Led by new CEO, GenoPalate introduces its first retail partnership
Wauwatosa-based GenoPalate, a nutritional genomics company, has a new chief executive officer and a new long-term strategy.
🔒 Automotive components manufacturer Nemak building $18 million addition in Sheboygan
Nemak USA, a lightweight automotive supplier, is building a $18 million addition at its facility in the Sheboygan Business Park.
🔒 Bright Cellars CEO named CEO of Casper Sleep
After serving less than two years as Milwaukee-based Bright Cellar’s chief executive officer, Joe Megibow announced he has left the startup.
🔒 Johnson Controls, salespeople dispute pay impact of sales incentive changes
A new sales incentive plan that eradicates a system of backlog payments due to sales representatives has Johnson Controls employees up in arms.
🔒 Wauwatosa investment advisor charged with wire fraud after allegedly stealing...
A Wauwatosa man has been charged with two counts of wire fraud after he allegedly used his clients’ funds to pay for his own personal expenses.
