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.
🔒 Rev Up: Wisconsin native returns home to grow software startup...
Leadership: Co-founders Robert Thelen (CEO), Matthew Hamann (CTO) and Rachel Orrino (head of design)
Location: Milwaukee and Durham, North Carolina
Website: rownd.io
What it does: Provides...
🔒 Wixon completes $1.8 million renovation of its R&D center in...
St. Francis-based Wixon, a producer of seasonings, ingredients and flavors for the food industry, has completed a $1.83 million renovation.
🔒 Madison-based medtech company wins 2024 Governor’s Business Plan Contest
Madison-based CranioSure has designed a mobile app that screens infant head shapes and can detect craniosynostosis at an early stage.
🔒 Employ Milwaukee leader Chytania Brown steps down from role
Employ Milwaukee announced this week that president and chief executive officer Chytania Brown has stepped down from her role.
Johnson Controls forms new business unit focused on data center market
Johnson Controls has created a new business unit focused on offering the company’s data center solutions to customers across the globe.
🔒 Milwaukee-based Spike Brewing appoints chief operating officer
Milwaukee-based Spike Brewing, a manufacturer of brewing equipment, has appointed Robert Horner to the role of chief operating officer.
Madison-based Understory closes $15 million Series A round
Madison-based insurtech firm Understory has closed a $15 million Series A funding round, led by two Silicon Valley-based venture capital firms.
Goodwill closing north side laundry and linen service facility, 136 workers...
Goodwill Manufacturing, Inc. is permanently closing its laundry and linen services facility, located at 6055 N. 91st St.
Johnson Wealth appoints former U.S. Bank exec as its president
Former U.S. Bank executive Evamarie Schoenborn has been appointed to the role of president at Johnson Wealth, Inc.
Strauss Brands to close Franklin facility
Meat processing company Strauss Brands will lay off 70 workers at its Franklin production facility, located at 9775 S. 60th St.
🔒 Reader Precision Solutions to spend $6 million refurbishing new Elkhorn...
Reader Precision Solutions, the parent company of Precision Plus and Iseli Precision, is relocating its headquarters to a new Elkhorn location.
Lessons learned from BizTimes’ 2024 Family & Closely Held Business Summit
During the Family & Closely Held Business Summit, leaders from four companies shared how they’ve led their business through its next phase of growth.
