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.
🔒 Rockwell Automation names new CFO
Rockwell Automation announced Wednesday the appointment of Christian Rothe to the role of senior vice president and chief financial officer.
🔒 Many restaurants outside the RNC security perimeter struggling with lack...
The owners of several Milwaukee restaurants located outside the RNC security perimeter say they've struggled after receiving fewer bookings than expected.
🔒 Omega Tool buys Menomonee Falls building occupied by MGS
An affiliate of Menomonee Falls-based Omega Tool Inc. has purchased a building currently occupied by MGS for $2.8 million.
🔒 Wisconsin breweries still dealing with pandemic’s lasting impact as several...
Within a matter of weeks, a handful of breweries in southeastern Wisconsin, along with several breweries across the country, announced planned closures or major...
🔒 Milwaukee-based logistics startup Renaissant raises $5 million
Milwaukee-based Renaissant, Inc., the IT company behind loading dock intelligence platform Dock|C2, has raised $5 million.
🔒 Equiniti Trust Co. laying off workers at Milwaukee office
Equiniti Trust Co. is laying off five employees who are part of the company’s customer care center located at 11200 W. Parkland Ave.
🔒 A.O. Smith to acquire India-based water purification business for $120...
Milwaukee-based water technology company A.O. Smith has entered into an agreement to acquire New Delhi, India-based Pureit from Unilever.
🔒 Harley-Davidson gets $89 million grant to further develop electric motorcycles
Harley will use its $89 million grant to expand its 650,000-square-foot facility in York, Pennsylvania for EV motorcycle manufacturing
🔒 Local business leaders named to newly formed study committee focused...
A newly formed study committee will analyze the opportunities and challenges that stem from the increasing prevalence of AI.
🔒 Sellars hoping to lease additional building following launch of recycled...
Sellars Absorbent Materials needs more physical space to increase production capacity following the launch of its newest product.
🔒 Stella & Chewy’s president and COO steps down
David Kapic has stepped down from his role as president and chief operating officer at Oak Creek-based Stella & Chewy's.
🔒 Wisconsin’s Biohealth Tech Hub will use federal funding to support...
Wisconsin’s Biohealth Tech Hub, which is slated to receive $49 million, will use the federal funding to launch six different regional initiatives.
