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.
🔒 Project Pitch It: Muskego-based Pop’s Kettle Corn looks to sustain...
Leadership: Mark Knudsen
Address: S79 W18907 Janesville Road, Muskego
Website: orderpops.com
What it does: Family-owned producer of kettle corn, other treats
Founded: 2009
The ability to adapt...
Fathom Digital Manufacturing’s stock exchange listing to be removed next month
Hartland-based Fathom Digital Manufacturing’s New York Stock Exchange listing will officially be removed on June 3.
Milwaukee Tool’s group president now leading manufacturer’s parent company
After leading Milwaukee Tool for 17 years, senior group president Steve Richman has been promoted to the role of CEO at Techtronic Industries
🔒 Stella & Chewy’s supplier sues to recover more than $2...
A supplier to Stella & Chewy’s is suing the company following a contract dispute that allegedly caused the supplier to lose $2.5 million.
🔒 Poblocki Sign Co. shuts down after more than 90 years...
Following months of financial challenges, West Allis-based Poblocki Sign Co. officially ceased operations on May 8.
🔒 Changes to Wisconsin’s Badger Fund of Funds program poised to...
Recent changes to the state-backed venture capital program Badger Fund of Funds aim to make it easier for fund managers to grow their respective...
Rytec invests in Hartford facility, adds positions to support increased production
Jackson-based Rytec Corp., a manufacturer of commercial overheard doors, has finished renovating its Hartford plant into a smart factory.
Unnamed buyer trying to acquire hundreds of acres in Town of...
An unknown entity is attempting to buy hundreds of acres of land in the Town of Port Washington, possibly for a microchip manufacturing site.
🔒 Zywave CEO leaves company to accept role with London-based firm
After six years leading Wauwatosa-based insurance software developer Zywave, chief executive officer Jason Liu has left the company.
🔒 Idea Fund of La Crosse raises $31.5 million for second...
The Idea Fund of La Crosse, part of the state-backed Badger Fund of Funds program, has raised $31.5 million for its second venture capital fund.
🔒 PartsBadger names new COO
Cedarburg-based PartsBadger, an online machine shop, has promoted Von Rolon-Gonzalez to the role of chief operating officer.
FOR-M announces latest grant recipients, launches new revolving loan fund
Milwaukee-based startup incubator FOR-M announced this week a new funding opportunity for startup founders.
