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.

Milwaukee software startup Forj raises $15 million, merges with Madison firm

Milwaukee-based software startup Forj announced Thursday the completion of a $15 million Series A funding round. Following the close of the funding round, Forj also announced the acquisition of Madison-based Web Courseworks, a learning management system.

Parent company of Letterhead Press acquires Illinois packaging firm

Trevose, Pennsylvania-based S. Walter Packaging Group, parent company of New Berlin-based Letterhead Press Inc., has acquired Elk Grove, Illinois-based Pulver Packaging. Terms of the deal were not disclosed.

Charter Manufacturing names new president and COO

Mequon-based Charter Manufacturing announced Wednesday the appointment of Tom Marry, president of Charter Steel, to the role of president and chief operating officer of Charter Manufacturing.

Hubbell Gas Utility Solutions to close its New Berlin facility

Tulsa, Oklahoma-based Hubbell Gas Utility Solutions will permanently close its New Berlin facility located at 16875 W. Ryerson Road, according to a Jan. 4 WARN notice. The closure will affect 106 employees.

Plymouth startup AntiMussel is tackling Lake Michigan’s zebra mussel problem

Wisconsinites who enjoy spending their time on Lake Michigan are no stranger to zebra mussels – an invasive creature that’s not only made its home within the vast body of water, but often congregates on boats and other surfaces.
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The Blind Horse Winery releases wine with Bored Ape NFT labels

Kohler-based The Blind Horse Winery announced this week a first-of-its-kind wine release in partnership with cryptocurrency company VaporFi. The Blind Horse Winery’s 2019 Cabernet Sauvignon, released this week, features a NFT label from The Bored Ape Yacht Club.

Sheboygan County launches new seed accelerator program

The Sheboygan County Economic Development Corp. (SCEDC) this week unveiled a new seed accelerator program in partnership with Lakeland University and the Wisconsin Economic Development Corp.

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