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.
🔒 Entrepreneurship organization BizStarts expands to Racine
BizStarts, the Milwaukee-based nonprofit that’s helped to mentor and train entrepreneurs since 2008, is expanding its presence to Racine.
🔒 ABB opens new $100 million facility at New Berlin campus
Swiss automation and electrification company ABB has opened a new $100 million facility at its New Berlin campus.
🔒 Johnson Controls opens new engineering lab in Glendale
Glendale-based Johnson Controls officially opened its new Warren Johnson Engineering Lab on Monday. The space is home to 250 employees.
🔒 Butler-based MRPC begins $3 million cleanroom expansion
MRPC, a contract manufacturer of medical device assemblies and components, has begun its latest cleanroom expansion project.
🔒 GE HealthCare adds Omni Legend manufacturing line at Waukesha facility
GE HealthCare officially ramped up a new production line for its Omni Legend system at its Waukesha facility this week.
Harley-Davidson global retail sales fall 13% in third quarter
Citing lower than expected retail demand, Harley-Davidson lowered its 2024 guidance during the company’s third quarter earnings call.
🔒 Owner of Chicken Palace restaurants must repay more than $400,000...
The operator of four Chicken Palace restaurants has been ordered to repay more than $400,000 dollars to his employees.
🔒 Owner of Poolblu in Lake Geneva accused of failing to...
The owner of Poolblu in Lake Geneva has been charged with 12 counts of failing to pay taxes to the United States.
Harley-Davidson issues new recall related to brake line defect in some...
Harley-Davidson has issued its second recall within the past month due to a brake line defect found in some motorcycle models.
New Glarus Brewing to build $55 million addition at its HQ
Wisconsin’s New Glarus Brewing Co. will break ground this month on a new $55 million addition at its headquarters.
🔒 Quad to sell European operations to German firm for $45...
Sussex-based Quad has entered into a definitive agreement to sell most of its European operations for $45 million.
🔒 Fire shuts down operations at Aztalan Bio facility in Jefferson
A Monday afternoon fire led Aztalan Bio to shut down its Jefferson facility located at W5289 Joe Turley Way.
