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.
🔒 Froedtert, ThedaCare sign definitive agreement to merge into one health...
Froedtert Health and ThedaCare have approved a definitive agreement that outlines the process of merging into one health care system.
🔒 Rockwell Automation to acquire Canadian robotics company
Milwaukee-based Rockwell Automation has signed a definitive agreement to acquire Ontario, Canada-based Clearpath Robotics.
Harley-Davidson issues recall for 21 motorcycle models due to issue with...
Harley-Davidson is recalling 21 motorcycle models after the company discovered an issue with their rear shock absorber fasteners.
🔒 National Express Transit reducing Milwaukee area workforce by 140 people
National Express Transit is reducing the number of employees across its Milwaukee, Pewaukee and Waukesha locations by 140 workers.
Milwaukee’s Irish Fest sees 15% attendance boost in 2023 as executive...
CelticMKE, the nonprofit organization that produces Milwaukee’s Irish Fest, announced this week that this year’s event saw a 15% increase in attendance.
🔒 Wisconsin business leaders form consortium seeking regional tech hub designation,...
A consortium of 15 Wisconsin organizations has submitted an application to the federal government to pursue the designation of a regional tech hub.
🔒 California manufacturer files lawsuit against Generac for alleged breach of...
A California manufacturer that supplies products to Town of Genesee-based Generac has filed a breach of contract lawsuit against the company.
🔒 Milwaukee-based CMRignite’s growth fueled by government contracts, new nonprofit work
Milwaukee-based marketing agency CMRignite has made its way onto the Inc. 5000 list for the fourth year in a row.
🔒 Former Whirlpool president and COO named new CEO of Briggs...
Briggs & Stratton announced Tuesday that former Whirlpool exec Joe Liotine is now serving as the company’s CEO.
🔒 Waukesha-based KDV Label acquires Illinois-based label printing firm
KDV Label, a manufacturer of custom labels and other printing solutions, has acquired Sugar Grove, Illinois-based Selective Label & Printing.
🔒 Delafield-based AI startup Synthetaic announces strategic partnership with Microsoft
Delafield-based artificial intelligence startup Synthetaic announced this week a new strategic partnership with Microsoft.
🔒 Illinois contractor sued by Department of Labor following violations at...
ECS Roofing Professionals is being sued by the U.S. Department of Labor following safety violations that occurred at job sites in Waukesha and Illinois.
