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.
🔒 Chicago-based beauty products manufacturer plans move to Pleasant Prairie
Chicago-based Concept Laboratories is looking to relocate its headquarters and operations to Pleasant Prairie’s Lakeview Corporate Park.
🔒 More Johnson Controls employees in Michigan sue company over new...
Two more Johnson Controls sales representatives in Michigan have filed lawsuits against the company relating to a new sales incentive plan.
🔒 Q&A: Sprecher’s new CMO says community will be key to...
Sprecher's new CMO, Sam Keene, has his own vision for how the company's marketing can help it continue to grow nationally.
🔒 Delafield-based Tanis Brush breaks ground on expansion
Delafield-based Tanis Brush recently broke ground on a 26,534-square-foot addition at its headquarters, located at 3660 Kettle Court.
🔒 Despite seeing sales growth in Q1, Rockwell misses analyst expectations
Rockwell Automation reported an “encouraging start” to fiscal year 2024 Wednesday, but still fell short of Wall Street expectations.
🔒 Milwaukee-based AI startup 7Rivers announces partnership with New Resources Consulting
Milwaukee-based startup 7Rivers is partnering with New Resources Consulting to offer a broader range of business solutions to both firms' clients.
🔒 Johnson Controls CEO says company is examining ‘strategic alternatives’ for...
Johnson Controls is actively pursuing “strategic alternatives” for some of its non-commercial product lines, said the company's CEO.
🔒 Harley’s chief commercial officer to depart company, successor named
After serving three years as Harley-Davidson’s chief commercial officer, Edel O’Sullivan will be departing the company on Feb. 9.
🔒 Mequon-based Neon Labs aims to merge modern technologies into brand...
Mequon-based Neon Labs hopes to leverage modern technologies like artificial intelligence to create the most memorable brand experiences possible.
🔒 Wisconsin organizations partnering to support one of 10 national innovation...
Dozens of Midwestern organizations comprise one of 10 inaugural Regional Innovation Engines in the United States.
🔒 Jump start: Germantown startup Brick aims to temporarily block distractions...
Location: Germantown
Founders: TJ Driver and Zach Nasgowitz
Founded: 2023
product: App-blocking device
Website: getbrick.app
Employees: 2
Goal: Finding a scalable manufacturing method
Experience: Founders have certificates in...
🔒 Industry experts share their outlook for 2024 at annual Economic...
Three industry experts and an economist shared their outlooks for 2024 at the annual BizTimes Milwaukee Economic Trends event.
