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.
La Crosse company Bucket of Bread takes home top ‘Project Pitch...
Chris Wysong is the founder of La Crosse-based company Bucket of Bread LLC, which won the Peg Ann & David Gruber Project Pitch It Award.
🔒 Waukesha-based Wisconsin Title Service Co., sister company acquired by California...
Wisconsin Title Service Co., a title insurance agency, and its sister company, Wisconsin Title Closing Service Inc., have been acquired.
🔒 TitletownTech adds former congressman as senior strategic advisor
Green Bay-based venture capital firm TitletownTech has named former congressman Mike Gallagher senior strategic advisor.
🔒 Wauwatosa-based Ingantec Corp. raises $2 million, names former Foxconn executive...
Ingantec Corp. has closed a $2 million funding round and announced the appointment of a former Foxconn executive to the role of CEO.
🔒 Mauser Packaging Solutions will stop aerosol can production at Sturtevant...
Mauser Packaging Solutions plans to lay off 42 workers at its Sturtevant facility unless it can find a buyer for the business.
🔒 TitletownTech, UWM leaders say Microsoft’s new AI Co-Innovation Lab will...
Microsoft’s $3.3 billion data center campus in Mount Pleasant isn’t the only investment the company is making in Wisconsin.
Microsoft president says Mount Pleasant AI data center will be ‘among...
Microsoft leadership shared additional details Wednesday on the company's $3.3 billion datacenter, which will be built on former Foxconn land.
🔒 Johnson Controls names former IBM exec VP and chief marketing...
Johnson Controls, which has its operating headquarters in Glendale, has named Chris Bontempo vice president and chief marketing officer.
🔒 Milky Way Tech Hub reveals first cohort for AI-focused accelerator...
Milwaukee-based Milky Way Tech Hub has unveiled the eight startups taking part in its new two-week accelerator program.
🔒 Cedarburg restaurant Out & Out now employee-owned
Cedarburg restaurant Out & Out, known for its array of mac and cheese creations and custard, has transitioned to an employee-owned company.
🔒 Klement’s acquired by Chicago-based manufacturer Amylu Foods
Milwaukee-based Klement’s Sausage Co. has been acquired by Chicago-based Amylu Foods for an undisclosed price.
🔒 Summerfest Tech returning this June for 7th annual gathering, pitch...
Summerfest Tech will return next month with a focus on AI and machine learning. The annual pitch competition will also return.
