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.
🔒 Rite-Hite buys Mount Pleasant industrial building for $17.5 million
Rite-Hite is spending $17.5 million to purchase a new industrial building located near the Mount Pleasant Business Center.
Sneak peek: BizStarts’ Community Market showcases products from local entrepreneurs
A new storefront is set to open in Milwaukee’s Walkers Point neighborhood that features products sourced from over a dozen local businesses.
Plexus’ bottleless water dispenser named the Coolest Thing Made in Wisconsin
Plexus Corp., an electronics engineering, manufacturing and aftermarket services provider, won this year’s Coolest Thing Made in Wisconsin contest.
🔒 Milwaukee-based One Source Direct wants to make B2B marketing a...
One Source Direct’s platform gives small businesses simplified, streamlined access to the resources needed to compete against larger companies.
🔒 Waukesha-based KDV Label names new CFO
Waukesha-based KDV Label recently announced the appointment of Chris Derra to the role of chief financial officer.
Giannis Antetokounmpo sues luxury bed maker for trademark infringement
Milwaukee Bucks superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo is suing a manufacturer of luxury, custom-made beds for alleged trademark infringement.
🔒 Strauss Brands selling its veal and lamb business to focus...
Meat processing company Strauss Brands has agreed to sell its veal and lamb lines of business to New Jersey-based Catelli Brothers of Foods.
🔒 The Business Council taking over Scale Up Milwaukee initiative
After being run by the Greater Milwaukee Committee for a decade, Scale Up Milwaukee will instead be run by The Business Council beginning in 2024.
🔒 New Berlin-based Process Retail Group selling business
New Berlin-based Process Retail Group, a marketing consultant that makes custom retail displays, fixtures and check stands, is set to be sold.
🔒 Sprecher acquires Germantown-based packaging company
Glendale-based Sprecher Brewing Co. continues to fuel its rapid growth with yet another acquisition. The company has acquired Excent LLC.
🔒 Strauss Brands to lay off 127 workers in Franklin as...
Waukesha-based Strauss Brands will lay off 127 workers at its Franklin production facility, located at 9775 S. 60th St.
🔒 SHINE Technologies raises $70 million to help commercialize its fusion...
Janesville-based SHINE Technologies, a manufacturer of medical isotopes, announced this week it has closed a $70 million funding round.
