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.
🔒 Mercury Marine laying off 300 employees at Fond du Lac...
Fond du Lac-based outboard motor manufacturer Mercury Marine will lay off 300 employees at its global headquarters.
Railroad project supporting WestRock’s Pleasant Prairie plant gets state funding
Pleasant Prairie will get a $885,000 grant to support a rail project that will allow WestRock Company to open its new manufacturing facility.
🔒 New York man sentenced to prison after defrauding Wisconsinites as...
A New York man has been sentenced to 15 months in federal prison after he sold Wisconsinites non-existent tickets to various sporting event
🔒 Sprecher Brewing broadens its drink portfolio with investment in 02...
Sprecher Brewing Co. has acquired a minority stake in Columbus, Ohio-based 02 Hydration, a manufacturer of oxygenated sports drinks.
Greater Milwaukee Foundation names Greg Wesley president and CEO
As the newly named president and CEO of the Greater Milwaukee Foundation, Greg Wesley carries on a lifelong commitment to philanthropy.
🔒 Greater Milwaukee Foundation offering up to $1 million in business...
The Greater Milwaukee Foundation hopes to support small, local businesses by offering up to $1 million in business loans.
🔒 Lakefront Brewery will host five state GOP delegations during RNC
Lakefront Brewery will play a large part in the upcoming Republican National Convention as the business hosts at least five state GOP delegations.
🔒 Marquette University Provost Kimo Ah Yun now serving as acting...
Marquette University Provost Kimo Ah Yun is leading the university after the death of Michael Lovell, the school’s president, earlier this week.
🔒 WCTC names director for new applied AI lab
Waukesha County Technical College has named Dan Lindberg director of the school’s new Applied AI Lab, which will open this fall.
Leinenkugel’s teams up with Terrapin to create beer for Brewer’s stadium
Jacob Leinenkugel Brewing Company is partnering with Terrapin Beer Company to bring an exclusive beer to American Family Field.
🔒 Realta Fusion working with U.S. Department of Energy to develop...
Realta Fusion, an early-stage fusion company, is helping the DOE advance research and development for fusion power plants.
🔒 Made in Milwaukee: Denali Ingredients produces more than 1,000 unique...
Denali Ingredients
2400 S. Calhoun Road, New Berlin
INDUSTRY: Food manufacturing
EMPLOYEES: 120-plus
denaliingredients.com
Denali Ingredients’ 110,000-square-foot office and...
