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.
🔒 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.
Madison-based cybersecurity firm closes $8 million Series A funding round
Madison-based Sprocket Security, a cybersecurity company, has closed an $8 million Series A financing round.
🔒 Pewaukee-based Express Coffee embroiled in trademark dispute with Ohio coffee...
A Pewaukee-based specialty coffee roaster has filed a trademark infringement lawsuit against an Ohio-based coffee company.
🔒 Franklin-based Managecore acquired by Illinois-based IT services firm
Franklin-based Managecore, an information technology company, has been acquired by Westchester, Illinois-based Protera Technologies.
🔒 MARS Solutions Group names Jeremy Fojut chief revenue officer
MARS Solutions Group, a staffing and consulting firm, announced today the appointment of Jeremy Fojut to the role of chief revenue officer.
🔒 Germantown-based Chocolate Rescue for Dogs wins top Project Pitch It...
Germantown-based Chocolate Rescue For Dogs and founders Arek Schmocker and Amadeus Benitez won this week's grand prize on 'Project Pitch It'.
🔒 Las Vegas-based Avant Technologies to build micro data center in...
Avant Technologies, a company that specializes in developing advanced technologies using AI, plans to build a micro data center in Milwaukee.
🔒 Janesville-based ANGI Energy Systems to spend $4 million on new...
Janesville-based manufacturer ANGI Energy Systems plans to spend $4 million to build a hydrogen refueling test facility.
Milwaukee-based Social Development Commission lays off 28 workers
The Social Development Commission had laid off 28 workers following a “sudden loss of funding,” according to a WARN notice.
🔒 Operator of Milwaukee clinic pleads guilty to receiving kickbacks for...
A Milwaukee man has plead guilty to one count of conspiracy to defraud the United States after he took part in a health care kickback scheme.
🔒 Zoomlion North America lays off 31 workers at Yorkville facility
Zoomlion North America, a manufacturer of high-tech construction machinery, has closed its Yorkville facility.
Tips for buying or selling a business from BizTimes Media’s annual...
During the 2024 BizTimes M&A Forum, held Tuesday, business leaders shared their best practices for buying or selling a business.
