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.
🔒 Milky Way Tech Hub launching accelerator program focused on AI,...
Milwaukee-based Milky Way Tech Hub is launching a new two-week accelerator focused on artificial intelligence and intellectual property.
🔒 California pizza chain Mountain Mike’s Pizza expanding into Milwaukee area
Newport Beach, California-based Mountain Mike’s Pizza is planning three Milwaukee-area restaurants, along with three Green Bay locations.
🔒 Dakota Supply Group building new facility in Town of Sheboygan
Dakota Supply Group (DSG), a distributor of building materials, is building a 39,000-square-foot facility in the Town of Sheboygan.
🔒 Racine-based dental equipment manufacturer Vista Apex acquired by New York-based...
Racine-based Vista Apex has been acquired by New York City-based private equity firm Behrman Capital for an undisclosed price.
🔒 Air Refueling Wing in Milwaukee is a finalist to house...
Milwaukee's 128th Air Refueling Wing is being considered to house the United States Air Force’s KC-46A Pegasus aircraft.
🔒 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.
