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.
🔒 Jump Start: Milwaukee-based ITA aims to make international travel more...
Location: Milwaukee
Founder: Mitchelle Lyle
Founded: 2022
Service: Resources and support for remote workers traveling abroad.
Website: internationaltraveladvisor.com
Employees: 1
Goals: Continue troubleshooting the website and adding information for customers.
Experience:...
🔒 Food at corporate events becomes more customized as attendees seek...
Gone are the days of putting out a simple deli buffet at a corporate event and calling it good. Several Milwaukee catering professionals say...
🔒 Germantown-based Chocolate Rescue for Dogs secures angel round investment
Germantown-based Chocolate Rescue for Dogs, a medical device company focused on animal health, has secured its first round of angel investments.
🔒 Milwaukee woman sentenced after stealing pandemic-related unemployment benefits
A Milwaukee woman has been sentenced after she devised a scheme to steal unemployment benefits that were made available under the CARES Act.
First wave of layoffs at Milwaukee Master Lock facility will begin...
Master Lock plans to lay off the 325 employees at its Milwaukee facility, located at North 32nd and West Center streets, in several waves.
🔒 Sprecher continues national expansion, now available in 49 states, has...
Sprecher recently announced that over the last three years, the brewery has experienced an average growth rate of 35% year-over-year.
Following Yellow’s bankruptcy, 85 Oak Creek employees are out of work
After filing for Chapter 11 bankruptcy earlier this month, Yellow has officially disclosed how many former employees are now out of work.
🔒 Saul Newton stepping down as leader of the Wisconsin Veterans...
After serving eight years as president and CEO of the Wisconsin Veterans Chamber of Commerce, Saul Newton announced this week he plans to step down.
🔒 Germantown-based Turn-Key Solutions acquires Banner Welder
Germantown-based Turn-Key Solutions, an industrial machinery manufacturer, has acquired Banner Welder, another Germantown manufacturer.
🔒 New West Allis home improvement company serving former customers of...
A new West Allis home improvement company is moving forward with fulfilling a sizable chunk of Window Select’s outstanding contracts.
🔒 Another Milwaukee prenatal care business owner accused of defrauding Wisconsin’s...
Another Milwaukee prenatal care business operator is accused of billing Wisconsin’s Medicaid program for services that were never provided.
🔒 Milwaukee-based Advanced Ionics closes $12.5 million funding round
Milwaukee-based energy equipment manufacturer Advanced Ionics has closed a $12.5 million Series A financing round.
