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.
Approximately 100 workers at Milwaukee Stellantis facility join national UAW strike
An ongoing UAW strike officially spread into Wisconsin Friday morning as a group of employees at a Stellantis facility in Bay View walked off the job.
🔒 Superior Die Set will shutter Oak Creek facility as company...
Oak Creek-based Superior Die Set. Corp. (SDSC) is winding down operations after having been in business for 100 years.
🔒 Canadian company to acquire Waterford-based manufacturer in $195 million deal
Waterford-based Avidity Science has entered into a definitive agreement to be acquired by Ontario, Canada-based ATS Corporation.
🔒 Wauwatosa-based Splash Clinical sees 429% growth rate over three years
Splash Clinical has created a unique approach to patient recruitment that combines digital and social media, analytics, and epidemiology.
🔒 Study ranks Madison as the best Midwestern metro for tech...
A study on the best Midwestern metro areas for tech development ranks the Madison area as number one.
🔒 7Summits founder Paul Stillmank launches new AI-focused startup in Milwaukee
Paul Stillmank has founded a new startup that aims to help businesses understand the latest advancements in artificial intelligence and machine learning.
Generac recalls portable generators due to possible fire and burn hazards
Town of Genesee-based Generac is issuing a recall for several models of its portable generators due to possible fire and burn hazards.
🔒 CeLani Skin & Wellness wins 2023 Rev-Up MKE pitch competition
A new wellness business will soon set up shop in Milwaukee’s Near West Side after winning the sixth Rev-Up MKE pitch competition.
Luxury boat manufacturer Grand Craft unveils new hybrid model
Genoa City-based Grand Craft Boats LLC, a manufacturer of luxury wooden boats, has launched a new hybrid model.
Regal Rexnord will complete layoffs at West Milwaukee facility in November
Milwaukee-based manufacturer Regal Rexnord is planning to complete layoffs at its West Milwaukee plant by Nov. 30.
Milwaukee tax preparer’s fraudulent returns cost government more than $3 million
A Milwaukee man had plead guilty to four charges filed against him after he helped hundreds of clients prepare false tax returns.
Exact Sciences plans acquisition of Washington-based biotechnology company
Exact Sciences, a provider of cancer screening and diagnostic tests, has entered into an agreement to acquire Resolution Biosciences.
