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.
🔒 Inventors Brewpub plans new, larger facility in Port Washington
Inventors Brewpub founder Adam Draeger is hoping to move his business about two blocks up the street from its current location at 435 N. Lake St. in Port Washington, in order to build a larger facility.
🔒 Borgman Capital acquires Durex Products
Borgman Capital, a Milwaukee-based private equity firm, has acquired Durex Products, Inc. of Luck, Wisconsin. The deal was closed on Dec. 13, 2021. Terms of the deal were not disclosed.
🔒 With $137 million contract, MilliporeSigma will build a new production...
MilliporeSigma announced plans this week to build a new lateral flow membrane production facility in Sheboygan County after landing a $136.7 million government contract...
gener8tor will bring accelerator program to Kenosha with help of state...
Kenosha has been identified as the next location for gener8tor’s gBETA program.
🔒 Hartland-based Fathom Digital Manufacturing now a publicly traded company
Hartland-based Fathom Digital Manufacturing announced Monday the completion of a previously announced business combination with special purpose acquisition company Altimar Acquisition Corp. II.
INNIO Waukesha will receive $2.2 million in federal funds for development...
Climate change and becoming environmentally friendly global citizens continue to be key topics of concern for younger and older generations alike. The U.S. Department of Energy’s Advanced Research Projects Agency-Energy (ARPA-E) is awarding INNIO Waukesha Gas Engines $2.2 million to help tackle these goals.
🔒 Germantown-based GSC acquired by Ellison Technologies Inc.
Germantown-based GSC, formerly known as Graphics Systems Corp., has been acquired by Santa Fe Springs, California-based Ellison Technologies Inc.
🔒 Douglas Dynamics moves upper management team to far northwest side...
Milwaukee-based manufacturer Douglas Dynamics has moved an undisclosed number of members of its upper management team from the company's plant, located near 76th Street and Bradley Road, to an office space within the One Park Plaza building, located on the city's far northwest side, to accommodate for a growing number of employees.
🔒 Milwaukee-based CableMaster Corp. acquired by California-based company
Milwaukee-based manufacturer and supplier CableMaster Corp. has been acquired by Tide Rock Holdings of Cardiff, California.
Sharkero seeks to make data more affordable, accessible for all
Sharkero founder Russ From has one end game in mind: to make wireless connectivity cheaper and more accessible for all.
WEDC authorizes tax credits for OpenGov expansion in Milwaukee
As San Jose-based software company OpenGov works toward its goal of having 100 employees in their Milwaukee office by 2023, the Wisconsin Economic Development Corp. is providing a further incentive by authorizing $350,000 in business development tax credits if OpenGov meets its objective.
Milwaukee area continues to lag peers in venture capital
Despite having a sizable pool of workers in industries typically associated with innovation, such as scientists and engineers, the Milwaukee area continues to fall behind its peers in attracting the venture capital investments needed to support local startups.
