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.
🔒 Made in Milwaukee: Muskego-based Jackson’s bringing sweet potato chips to...
Jackson’s Chips
S64 W15569 Commerce Center Parkway, Muskego
INDUSTRY: Food manufacturing
EMPLOYEES: Approximately 70
jacksonschips.com
A Muskego manufacturer housed...
🔒 Jump Start: Nommli sends culturally immersive experiences to customers’ doorsteps
Location: Madison
Founder: Padmini Chintakayala
Founded: 2023
Service: Ethnic food and activity subscription box
Website: nommli.com
Employees: 2
Goal: Secure venture funding
Experience: Nearly two decades in software development and consulting
It’s...
Transportation service designed for pregnant women awarded top ‘Project Pitch It’...
Racine-based Baby Express, founded by Nicole Urquhart, is tackling southeastern Wisconsin’s epidemic of high infant mortality rates.
🔒 MetalTek names Melissa Martinez chief technology and innovation officer
Waukesha-based manufacturer MetalTek International has named Melissa Martinez chief technology and innovation officer.
🔒 Port Milwaukee saw return to increasing tonnage levels in 2023
Port Milwaukee saw a return to growth in 2023 in the amount of tonnage that passed through the city’s harbor.
🔒 New Berlin-based Denali Ingredients names new CEO
New Berlin-based Denali Ingredients, a manufacturer of ingredients for frozen desserts, has appointed a new chief executive officer.
🔒 Milky Way Tech Hub launching accelerator program focused on AI,...
Milwaukee-based Milky Way Tech Hub is launching a new two-week accelerator focused on artificial intelligence and intellectual property.
🔒 California pizza chain Mountain Mike’s Pizza expanding into Milwaukee area
Newport Beach, California-based Mountain Mike’s Pizza is planning three Milwaukee-area restaurants, along with three Green Bay locations.
🔒 Dakota Supply Group building new facility in Town of Sheboygan
Dakota Supply Group (DSG), a distributor of building materials, is building a 39,000-square-foot facility in the Town of Sheboygan.
🔒 Racine-based dental equipment manufacturer Vista Apex acquired by New York-based...
Racine-based Vista Apex has been acquired by New York City-based private equity firm Behrman Capital for an undisclosed price.
🔒 Air Refueling Wing in Milwaukee is a finalist to house...
Milwaukee's 128th Air Refueling Wing is being considered to house the United States Air Force’s KC-46A Pegasus aircraft.
🔒 Harley-Davidson ratifies new agreements with Wisconsin union workers
Harley-Davidson has ratified new collective bargaining agreements with three unions representing employees at the manufacturer’s Wisconsin facilities.
