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.
🔒 Port Milwaukee gets $9.3 million grant for improvements at new...
Port Milwaukee is the recipient of $9.27 million grant which will allow for upgrades to the port’s recently opened maritime export facility.
Marquette students team up with Stone Creek Coffee to offer three...
Through a new partnership announced this week, Blue & Gold Brewing is unveiling a trio of holiday-themed coffee blends.
🔒 Several Milwaukee-area business leaders appointed to Governor’s Task Force on...
We now know who has been appointed to serve on the Governor’s Task Force on Workforce and Artificial Intelligence.
🔒 Generac nearing return to normal despite 15% drop in residential...
Town of Genesee-based Generac is approaching the end of a months-long backlog for its flagship product, the home standby generator.
🔒 Q&A: Sargento leadership details plan to grow to $2 billion...
Leadership at Plymouth-based Sargento Foods have their sights set on becoming a $2 billion company in the coming months.
🔒 Displaced Community Within the Corridor tenants reach settlement with developers
Displaced residents of the Community Within the Corridor housing development have reached a settlement with the project's developers.
🔒 Fathom Manufacturing CEO stepping down, successor named
Hartland-based Fathom Digital Manufacturing’s chief executive officer Ryan Martin is stepping down from his role after nearly five years.
🔒 7Rivers acquires Texas-based performance management consultancy
Milwaukee-based 7Rivers, a recently formed AI startup, has acquired North Richland Hills, Texas-based PerformanceG2 for an undisclosed price.
Rally House opens first Wisconsin location at the Mayfair Collection
Lenexa, Kansas-based sports and merchandise retailer Rally House has opened its first Wisconsin location at the Mayfair Collection.
🔒 Innovation in how benefits are offered key to lowering health...
The rising cost of health care coverage is nothing new for employers.
In 2023, health benefit plan premiums grew at an overall rate of...
Rockwell Automation to acquire Chicago-based cybersecurity company
Rockwell Automation plans to acquire Chicago-based Verve Industrial Protection, a cybersecurity software and services company.
Wisconsin among 31 regions to earn national tech hub designation
Wisconsin is one of 31 regions in the United States to be designated as a Regional Technology and Innovations Hub.
