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.
🔒 Bradley Corp. moving two production lines from Ohio to Wisconsin
Menomonee Falls-based Bradley Corp. announced this week it’s moving two of its production lines from Marion, Ohio to Wisconsin.
🔒 Near West Side Partners unveils finalists for Rev-Up MKE
Near West Side Partners has named the five finalists selected as part of the organization’s sixth Rev-Up MKE pitch competition.
Maker of Carmex moves forward with plans for new Franklin HQ
Franklin-based Carma Labs, the company that manufactures Carmex, has taken the next step in constructing a new headquarters in the city.
🔒 Eaton makes $22 million investment in Waukesha facility
Ireland-based manufacturer Eaton is once again making a sizable investment into its Waukesha facility to increase production capacity.
🔒 Rapid Radicals scales up with new pilot system, hopes to...
Rapid Radicals has reached the next milestone in commercializing its proprietary wastewater treatment technology.
🔒 Harley-Davidson reveals supplier that caused recent assembly suspensions
Harley-Davidson has disclosed the circumstances that led the Milwaukee-based company to suspend motorcycle assembly and shipments twice within the last year.
In May of 2022,...
Finalists for 2023 Wisconsin Innovation Awards announced
More than 300 business and products have been dwindled down to 25 finalists for this year’s Wisconsin Innovation Awards.
🔒 Milwaukee-based Marshall W. Nelson & Assoc. to be acquired by...
Milwaukee-based Marshall W. Nelson & Associates, a provider of gas-fired industrial equipment, has entered into an agreement to be acquired.
Pilot Project voted country’s best beer bar
Not even a year after opening its Milwaukee location, Pilot Project has been named the best beer bar in the United States by USA Today.
🔒 Milwaukee-based startup Golgix closes $600,000 seed round led by Gateway...
Milwaukee-based artificial intelligence startup Golgix announced this week it has closed a $600,00 seed funding round.
🔒 SHINE Technologies lays off 59 workers due to ‘cash flow...
Janesville-based SHINE Technologies, a manufacturer of medical isotopes, laid off 59 workers across all its facilities Tuesday.
🔒 In 10 years, BrightStar Wisconsin Foundation has helped create more...
BrightStar announced this month that since its creation, the organization has invested more than $10 million in over 70 tech startups.
