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.
Wisconsin’s biohealth tech hub garners $7.5 million supporting grant
A $7.5 million grant will support Wisconsin's efforts in becoming a national tech hub focused on the biohealth industry.
🔒 Cudahy-based C R Industries acquires Nashotah-based dock manufacturer
Cudahy-based C R Industries, a full-service metal design and fabrication shop, has acquired Nashotah-based Mod-U-Dock.
FBI investigating shuttered Waukesha company Sun Badger Solar
The FBI is looking into the business practices of the now shuttered Waukesha company Sun Badger Solar.
🔒 Fathom Digital Manufacturing starts process of becoming a private company...
Fathom Manufacturing has accepted a proposal from CORE Industrial Partners that will allow CORE to purchase all outstanding shares of Fathom’s common stock.
🔒 Northwestern Mutual subsidiaries to pay $16.5 million penalty following ‘recordkeeping...
Three Northwestern Mutual subsidiaries will pay a $16.5 million civil penalty after the SEC discovered several recordkeeping violations.
🔒 Sussex-based Aerial Work Platforms sold by parent company Borgman Capital
Milwaukee-based private equity firm Borgman Capital has sold one of its portfolio companies, Sussex-based Aerial Work Platforms.
🔒 Former office manager of Milwaukee company sentenced to 33 months...
The former office manager and in-house bookkeeper of a small Milwaukee business has been sentenced to 33 months in federal prison.
🔒 Craft Beverage Warehouse doubles printing capacity
Craft Beverage Warehouse has made a multi-million-dollar investment that will double the company’s current printing capacity.
🔒 ODW Logistics will close Waukesha facility
ODW Logistics, a third-party logistics provider, will close its Waukesha warehouse facility following the loss of one of its clients.
🔒 Generac projects a return to growth in 2024 after sales...
Town of Genesee-based Generac is expecting a return to sales growth this year after reporting an overall decline of 12% in 2023.
NVNG Investment Advisors closes first fund of funds worth $50 million
Madison-based NVNG Investment Advisors announced this week it’s closed its first fund of funds with $50 million in commitments.
🔒 Kitchen Cubes opening outlet store in West Allis at former...
Kitchen Cubes will soon open its first outlet store in the city of West Allis after purchasing the building at 11600 W. Dixon St.
