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.
Marquette receives $1 million donation to create new advanced automation lab
Japanese electronics company Omron Corporation has donated $1 million to Marquette University which will go toward the creation of an advanced automation lab in...
Cedarburg Art Museum names new executive director
Erica Halmstad has been named executive director of the Cedarburg Art Museum.
Halmstad has past experience in both for-profit and nonprofit organizations including over five...
Leinenkugel leaders share what it is like running a family business...
Running an iconic family business that is no longer family-owned provides a unique set of challenges.
Dick Leinenkugel, president and chief beer merchant at Jacob Leinenkugel...
🔒 Justin Mortara named president of EnsoData as company raises $20...
On the heels of Madison-based EnsoData announcing the completion of a $20 million Series A funding round, the company has also announced a noteworthy leadership change.
🔒 Digital marketing agency RyTech acquires Portland firm
Milwaukee-based RyTech, LLC, a digital marketing agency, has acquired Portland, Oregon-based Optimotive Web Services LLC. Optimotive is a growth marketing agency with a remote workforce. Terms of the deal, which closed June 1, were not disclosed. Optimotive will operate as a division of RyTech.
🔒 Glendale-based MicroSynergies moving headquarters to larger site
Milwaukee-based MicroSynergies, LLC, a microbial biotechnology company specializing in the procurement, formulation, scientific research, import, export, and blending and packaging of beneficial organisms, is planning to move its headquarters to Glendale.
🔒 Menomonee Falls-based Engman-Taylor acquired by New York-based distributor
Menomonee Falls-based Engman-Taylor Company, Inc., a distributor of metalworking tools and supplies, has been acquired by Melville, New-York based MSC Industrial Supply Co. (MSC).
MSC...
Rapid Radicals wins Governor’s Business Plan Contest
Milwaukee-based company Rapid Radicals is the grand prize winner of this year’s Wisconsin Governor’s Business Plan Contest.
Rapid Radicals has developed a rapid, de-centralized wastewater treatment...
🔒 Borgman Capital acquires Dairyfood USA
Milwaukee-based private equity firm Borgman Capital announced this week its acquisition of Blue Mounds, Wisconsin-based Dairyfood USA, Inc.
Common Council approves RNC framework agreement, without $6 million request
With no discussion, the Milwaukee Common Council on Wednesday unanimously approved a framework agreement for hosting the Republican National Convention, if the city is chosen for the event.
Festa Italiana 2022 will be held at ICC grounds
After announcing the cancelation of Festa Italiana 2022 back in April, the Italian Community Center (ICC) Board of Directors has reversed that decision. The event will now be held the weekend of Sept. 24 at the ICC grounds at 631 E. Chicago St. in the Historic Third Ward.
Husco lands $113 million yearly contract that will create 50 new...
Waukesha-based Husco International, Inc., a manufacturer specializing in hydraulic and electro-mechanical control systems, has been awarded a multi-year contract worth $113 million, the largest new contract in the company's history, to develop and produce a new engine management system.
