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 startup 7Rivers raises another $2 million to support growth
Milwaukee-based 7Rivers Inc., a consulting services firm focused on AI and data modernization, has raised another $2.4 million.
🔒 Tim Sheehy joins Evans Transportation board of advisors
Evans Transportation, a third-party provider of logistics solutions, announced this week the addition of Tim Sheehy to its board of advisors.
🔒 OwnersEdge acquires Illinois-based communications business
Waukesha-based OwnersEdge, an employee-owned ESOP holding company, has acquired St. Charles, Illinois-based Communications Direct (CommDirect) for an undisclosed price.
CommDirect is a mission-critical communications business...
🔒 John’s Disposal Service and John’s Recycling cited by OSHA for...
John’s Disposal Service, along with John’s Recycling, have been cited by OSHA for 13 safety violations at the company's Franksville facility.
🔒 Report commissioned by WEDC finds Wisconsin is a national leader...
A recent study found that Wisconsin is a national leader in electrification, but more collaboration is needed between industry and academia.
🔒 MMSD to build $13 million research lab at Oak Creek...
MMSD plans to build a $13 million clean-water lab dedicated to testing new technologies that will enhance wastewater treatment.
🔒 Legacy Bakehouse to begin production at former Angelic Bakehouse site...
Legacy Bakehouse will begin production at its newest facility, the former Angelic Bakehouse building in Cudahy, by the end of the month.
🔒 Little Village Play Café opens crowdfunding campaign, plans for future...
Little Village Play Café founder Abi Gilman has launched a crowdfunding campaign to help support potential franchising opportunities.
🔒 Mercury Marine will temporarily lay off 1,700 workers in Fond...
Fond du Lac-based outboard motor manufacturer Mercury Marine is temporarily laying off 1,700 hourly employees.
🔒 Frontdesk co-founder launches family-owned medical garment company Alta Medical
Serial entrepreneur Kyle Weatherly has launched Alta Medical, a medical equipment startup that specializes in compression garments.
🔒 Finalists for 2024 Wisconsin Innovation Awards announced
Finalists for the 2024 Wisconsin Innovation Awards have been unveiled and 31 companies have made it to the final round.
🔒 Generac gets $200 million grant to help supply power to...
Generac will use a $200 million grant to install solar and battery storage systems for disadvantaged households in Puerto Rico.
