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.
🔒 Innovations: Milwaukee company teams up with culinary tech firm to...
Two companies serving the food industry have come together to develop a compact, fully autonomous, robotic pizza-making system.
Microsoft massively increases size of data center development plans in Mount...
Microsoft plans to purchase an additional 1,030 acres of land within Mount Pleasant’s Tax Incremental District No. 5 and invest "billions" of dollars.
Ontech Systems to move from Menomonee Falls to Milwaukee’s far northwest...
Menomonee Falls-based Ontech Systems, an IT services and consulting firm, is moving into a new office building located on Milwaukee’s northwest side.
🔒 How to scale up organizational giving
Increasing how much your organization gives back to the community, through financial donations or volunteer work, can sometimes seem challenging. But businesses in Milwaukee...
🔒 Rev Up: Milwaukee-based startup 7Rivers helps organizations harness the power...
Leadership: Paul Stillmank, founder and CEO
Headquarters:Â Milwaukee
What it does:Â Provides consulting services focused on AI and data modernization
Founded:Â 2023
Employees:Â 8
Next Goals:Â Reach between $7 million - $8 million in...
🔒 Generac will help federal government complete $440 million in energy...
Generac is one of three solar companies that will help the U.S. Department of Energy complete a $440 million energy project in Puerto Rico.
🔒 Snap-On acquires California-based tools manufacturer for $40 million
Kenosha-based manufacturer Snap-On has acquired San Jose, California-based Mountz in a $40 million cash deal.
🔒 Former AFSCME employee pleads guilty to stealing $70,000 from labor...
A woman who previously worked for the AFSCME had plead guilty to embezzling $70,000 from the labor organization.
🔒 Zywave moving 100 U.S. jobs to the Philippines
Zywave announced Monday 100 U.S.-based positions are being eliminated and shifted to the company’s office in the Philippines.
Saputo planning second facility in Franklin
Saputo is planning to expand its newly established presence in the city of Franklin with the addition of a new, 311,000-square-foot building.
Milwaukee’s Stellantis facility would close under tentative UAW agreement
Stellantis would shutter operations at its lone Milwaukee facility as part of a tentative agreement reached with striking UAW members.
🔒 Wisconsin Veterans Chamber of Commerce names new president and CEO
The Wisconsin Veterans Chamber of Commerce announced this week the appointment of Christian Thornton to the role of president and CEO.
