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.
🔒 Regional Spirit Award winner: Dean Amhaus wants the world to...
Dean Amhaus was not always a champion of the city of Milwaukee and southeastern Wisconsin. A Cudahy native, he left Wisconsin in the mid-‘70s...
🔒 Lifetime Achievement Award winner: Jerry Jendusa has made it his...
When it comes to his legacy among Wisconsin’s business ecosystem, Jerry Jendusa doesn’t like to be referred to as a “serial entrepreneur.” In fact,...
🔒 Three-week cyber attack incident had $60 million impact on Johnson...
A cybersecurity attack first detected by Johnson Controls at the end of September ended up having a $60 million impact to the company’s sales.
🔒 After going viral, Octane Coffee flooded with more than 1,500...
Octane Coffee currently has more than 1,500 business inquiries, ranging from people interested in franchising to those looking to invest.
🔒 Milwaukee-based ASQ names new CEO
Milwaukee-based ASQ (American Society for Quality) has named Sid Bhatnagar as its chief executive officer.
Foxconn eligible for $6.3 million in tax credits for 2022
Foxconn Technology Group is eligible for $6.3 million in additional tax credits after meeting a series of hiring and spending benchmarks in 2022.
🔒 Family-owned Business of the Year: DeLong’s new export facility at...
In July, Clinton-based The DeLong Co. Inc. celebrated the grand opening of its new $40 million agricultural maritime export facility at Port Milwaukee, marking...
🔒 Small Business of the Year: Sprecher advances toward international expansion
When most Wisconsinites think of a Sprecher root beer, they likely conjure up fond memories of enjoying a float or sipping a soda to...
🔒 Report: Milwaukee continues to lag peer metros in VC investment...
The Milwaukee metro has a promising concentration of highly educated STEM workers, but struggles in several categories linked to economic growth.
🔒 Harley-Davidson files lawsuit against Kenosha man selling ‘Harley F—ing Davidson’...
A Kenosha man is being sued by Harley-Davidson after he allegedly sold several counterfeit items of clothing using the company’s trademarked logos.
🔒 Milwaukee-based startup Marathon Machines shut down following supply chain struggles
Milwaukee-based Marathon Machines, Inc. was completely shut down and liquidated this past summer following supply chain challenges.
🔒 Stella & Chewy’s secures $75 million in additional credit to...
Stella & Chewy’s received approval this week for a new $75 million revolving credit facility, which will support the company’s continuous growth.
