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.
🔒 SysLogic’s Tina Chang on protecting your business from cyber threats
As technology continues to become a bigger part of our personal and professional lives each day, businesses are inadvertently opening themselves up to potential...
🔒 Made in Milwaukee: Douglas Dynamics helps tackle winter weather
Douglas Dynamics
7777 N. 73rd St., Milwaukee
INDUSTRY: Manufacturer of work truck attachments
EMPLOYEES: Approximately 350
douglasdynamics.com
If you spot a snow plow this winter trudging along the...
Inventors Brewpub expansion gains initial approvals
Inventors Brewpub founder Adam Draeger has received initial approval for plans to build an entire new lakefront facility at 305 E. Washington St. in Port Washington following Thursday’s Plan Commission meeting.
Brew City Match announces newest cohort of winners
Brew City Match has announced the newest group of 49 entrepreneurs who will receive technical assistance, grants, loans, business classes and coaching through the program.
🔒 Laacke & Joys Design and Manufacturing Company names new president
Brookfield-based Laacke & Joys Design and Manufacturing Company has named George Konstantakis as president. Konstantakis will succeed Dean Pecard, who has been promoted to the board of the company.
Rallius investing $2 million for affordable housing in Milwaukee
Digital banking platform Rallius is launching a $2 million pilot program in Milwaukee to finance the development of 20 affordable housing units in the...
Northwestern Mutual joins the Milky Way Tech Hub as a corporate...
Northwestern Mutual is the latest organization to join the Milky Way Tech Hub (MWTH) as a corporate member.
According to a press release, the partnership...
🔒 CentroMotion names Milwaukee Tool exec as chief operations officer
Pewaukee-based CentroMotion has named Scott Ertl as chief operations officer. In his new role, Ertl will help drive improvements within global manufacturing operations while...
FaBcap food and beverage business accelerator now a national program
Wisconsin’s FaBcap Accelerator program has expanded nationally and is now serving six times as many businesses across the U.S.
The Pink Bakery seeks to raise the bar for allergen-free dessert...
A sweet tooth, an unwavering palate and a bit of luck led to Milwaukee native and entrepreneur Nubian Simmons opening a manufacturing facility for her business, The Pink Bakery, in the city's Miller Valley.
🔒 Telkonet acquired by Italian company
Pordenone, Italy-based VDA Group, an international company providing technological solutions for room automation, has acquired 53% of Waukesha-based Telkonet, Inc. As part of the deal, VDA Group paid $5 million to Telkonet in exchange for the issuance of majority shares of common stock of Telkonet.
Metro Milwaukee area among top 20 U.S. cities for veteran entrepreneurs
A new report from the PenFed Foundation that lists the top cities in 2021 for veteran entrepreneurs ranks the Milwaukee-Waukesha-West Allis area 19th out of 390 metropolitan areas analyzed. Madison was ranked 17th.Â
