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-based ICD Translation acquired by Illinois company
Milwaukee-based ICD Translation, a translation company that serves manufacturers, e-learning providers, and other companies needing professional foreign language skills, has been acquired by Glenview, Illinois-based Argo Translation.
🔒 Ereztech to move its manufacturing operations from Sheboygan Falls to...
Ereztech, a provider of organometallic precursor research and development and manufacturing services, is expanding into Saukville with the purchase of a 30,000-square-foot facility.
Federal lawsuit against Advocate Aurora claims health care provider suppresses competition,...
A little over two weeks since a merger between Milwaukee-based health care provider Advocate Aurora Health (AAH) and Charlotte, North Carolina-based Atrium Health was announced, a federal antirust lawsuit has been filed against Advocate Aurora.
MKE Tech Hub Coalition, Luther Manor receive worker training grants
The MKE Tech Hub Coalition has been named one of several Wisconsin Fast Forward Grant recipients.
Framework agreement between city, RNC in limbo
A framework agreement between the city of Milwaukee and the Republican National Committee is now in limbo after an amendment to the plan -- related to hosting the 2024 Republican National Convention -- was brought forward today, but no action on it was immediately taken by the Common Council's Steering & Rules Committee.
🔒 Torzala Brewing set to open in Bay View’s Lincoln Warehouse...
Milwaukee's newest brewery, Torzala Brewing, is soon set to open in the the Lincoln Warehouse building in the city's Bay View neighborhood.
🔒 PKWARE names new CFO
Milwaukee-based PKWARE, an automated data company, has promoted Matt Zomboracz to the position of chief financial officer. Zomboracz was previously the vice president of...
🔒 Report: startup creation in rural Wisconsin communities sees sharp decline
A newly released report on rural innovation shows that since 1978, the number of startups in rural Wisconsin has dropped by 50%.
🔒 Rev up: Advanced Ionics to use $4.2 million seed round...
Milwaukee-based startup Advanced Ionics plans to use the $4.2 million it secured through its first funding round to launch several pilot projects in 2023....
Evers announces $2.2 million in funding to help prevent violence in...
Just over a week after a series of shootings took place near the Deer District in downtown Milwaukee, Gov. Tony Evers announced a $2.2 million investment aimed at preventing violence in the city.
🔒 Astronautics sells its electromechanical product line for $27 million
Oak-Creek-based Astronautics Corporation of America has sold its legacy electromechanical product line to Melbourne, Florida-based Extant Aerospace in a $27 million cash deal. Astronautics Corp. is a manufacturer of avionics equipment and systems for the commercial and military aerospace industry.
Miller Brewing introduces beer-infused charcoal
Miller Brewing Company and parent company Molson Coors is offering a new way for Miller Lite lovers to enjoy the taste of their beer. Miller Brewing announced Monday the creation of a beer-infused charcoal dubbed Miller Lite Beercoal.
