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.
🔒 Kikkoman leader shares how Jefferson plant site was selected, plans...
Jefferson was one of 64 Midwestern locations considered by Kikkoman Corp. to be the site of the company’s next manufacturing facility.
Milwaukee-based vegan catering company Buddah Luv featured on ‘Project Pitch It’
Entrepreneurs from Milwaukee, Neenah and West Allis had the chance to pitch their businesses on this week’s episode of “Project Pitch It.”
Third Space’s Innovation Brewhouse in Menomonee Falls on track for June...
Milwaukee-based Third Space Brewing is on schedule to open its first innovation brewhouse in Menomonee Falls this June.
🔒 Buyer of California manufacturer Sientra will move company’s HQ to...
After Irvine, California-based medical equipment manufacturer Sientra, Inc. filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy in February, the buyer of the company’s assets unveiled plans to...
🔒 Hydrite acquires two water treatment product manufacturers in Missouri, Colorado
Hydrite Chemical Co. has acquired O’Fallon, Missouri-based Fife Water Services Inc. and Greeley, Colorado-based Precision Polymer Corp.
Wisconsin Brewing Company partners with Harley-Davidson to launch non-alcoholic beer
Wisconsin Brewing Company has partnered with iconic Milwaukee brand Harley-Davidson to bring a non-alcoholic beer to market.
🔒 Kenosha Innovation Neighborhood names its first president
The Kenosha Innovation Neighborhood, the nonprofit supporting the redevelopment of a 107-acre site in the city, has named its first president.
🔒 Eaton awarded $26.6 million in tax credits following investments made...
Eaton has received more than $26.6 million in investment tax credits following investments made at three of the company's plants.
Nestlé Purina plans $195 million expansion at Jefferson factory
Nestlé Purina PetCare Company, a manufacturer of pet food and litter, is the latest company to announce a planned expansion in Jefferson.
🔒 Kikkoman will be anchor tenant in forthcoming Jefferson County food...
Kikkoman Corp. is the first of several forthcoming tenants that will take up space in Jefferson County’s new food and beverage innovation campus.
🔒 Echo Lake Foods sued by customer for allegedly providing contaminated...
Echo Lake Foods is being sued by a customer after allegedly providing them with a contaminated pre-cooked scrambled egg product.
🔒 First Nokia products roll off production line at Sanmina’s Pleasant...
Nokia's first American-made broadband network electronics, made at Sanmina's Pleasant Prairie facility, have officially rolled off the production line.
