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.
🔒 Harley-Davidson ratifies new agreements with Wisconsin union workers
Harley-Davidson has ratified new collective bargaining agreements with three unions representing employees at the manufacturer’s Wisconsin facilities.
🔒 Madison-based Harpoon Lures’ patented fishing technology wins top Project Pitch...
A Madison entrepreneur with a deep love for fishing took home this week's grand prize on 'Project Pitch It.'
🔒 GE HealthCare plans building addition at West Milwaukee campus
GE HealthCare plans to build a 65,588-square-foot addition at its West Milwaukee campus, located at 4855 W. Electric Ave.
🔒 Avant Technologies leaders believe the company’s micro data center concept...
Avant Technologies hopes to shake up the traditional data center concept by opening its first micro data center at a location in Milwaukee’s suburbs.
🔒 Milwaukee-based Bright Cellars acquired by Los Angeles-based Full Glass Wine...
Milwaukee-based Bright Cellars, a wine subscription service, has been acquired by Los Angeles-based Full Glass Wine Co.
Milwaukee Brewing Co. gets new home, at former Tonic Tavern site...
Milwaukee Brewing & Distilling Co. will once again have a physical location at 2335 S. Kinnickinnic Ave. in Milwaukee’s Bay View neighborhood.
Minnesota-based Crisp & Green to open locations in Waukesha, New Berlin
Crisp & Green, a restaurant serving grain bowls, salads and smoothies, announced this week two new locations coming to Waukesha and New Berlin.
🔒 Rockwell Automation survey finds manufacturers are going all in on...
A recent Rockwell Automation report found that manufacturers have shifted their investment plans to have a heavy focus on emerging technologies.
Johnsonville and Leinenkugel’s team up to launch Summer Shandy flavored brats
Johnsonville and Leinenkugel’s have teamed up to launch Summer Shandy flavored brats just in time for the summer season.
🔒 Milwaukee-based Forj names chief technology officer
Milwaukee-based software development company Forj has named Dhaval Vasavada its newest chief technology officer.
🔒 Foxconn reaches settlement with former employee who accused company of...
A former Foxconn employee has reached a settlement with the company after he accused the business of operating an unlawful compensation system.
🔒 WestRock Company’s new Pleasant Prairie manufacturing facility will employ up...
WestRock Company’s new, $140 million corrugated box plant in Pleasant Prairie will employ between 190 and 200 employees.
