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.
🔒 How Wisconsin companies are tackling wellness and inclusion in the...
To continue attracting talent in today’s labor market, local companies are realizing they need to take steps in making their workplaces more inclusive.
🔒 Q&A: Outgoing Wisconsin Veterans Chamber CEO reflects on his time...
Earlier this month, Saul Newton, president and CEO of the Wisconsin Veterans Chamber of Commerce, announced he would be stepping down from his role.
🔒 Illinois-based logistics company DNJ Intermodal opens Mount Pleasant location
DNJ Intermodal, a provider of intermodal trucking and drayage options to customers throughout the Midwest, has opened a Milwaukee facility.
🔒 Milwaukee software startup Secchi raises $1 million to help further...
Milwaukee-based software startup Secchi aims to simplify the process of performance management for HR professionals.
Evers creates state task force on workforce and artificial intelligence
Wisconsin now has a task force dedicated to examining how artificial intelligence is impacting the state’s labor market.
Lessons learned from the Women in Business Symposium
Over 500 business leaders gathered at the Brookfield Conference Center this week for BizTimes Milwaukee’s annual Women in Business Symposium.
🔒 Former Netflix exec launches video game company backed by TitletownTech
Green Bay-based video game publisher Midwest Games officially launched this week with the support of lead investor TitletownTech.
Rockwell Automation building hydroponic farm at Milwaukee HQ
Milwaukee-based Rockwell Automation is partnering with Green Bay-based Fork Farms to build a hydroponic farm at Rockwell’s headquarters.
Four new businesses coming to Milwaukee’s Near West Side
The revitalization of Milwaukee’s Near West Side continues with four new businesses coming to the neighborhood and opening in the coming weeks.
🔒 Former GE Healthcare CFO joins Clarios as its new CFO
Glendale-based Clarios announced this week the appointment of Helmut Zodl to the role of chief financial officer.
🔒 The Interview: Rachel Morafcik
Chief executive officer
InCheck
7500 W. State St., Suite 200, Wauwatosa
Employees: 74
inchecksolutions.com
Wauwatosa-based InCheck, a provider of background screening and monitoring solutions, announced earlier this year that...
🔒 Made in Milwaukee: ATI making custom metal parts in Cudahy...
ATI Forged Products
5481 S. Packard Ave.
INDUSTRY: Metal forging
EMPLOYEES: Approximately 800
atimaterials.com
Last November, NASA’s Artemis I spacecraft shot into the sky for a 25-day mission that...
