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.
🔒 Pewaukee-based Express Coffee embroiled in trademark dispute with Ohio coffee...
A Pewaukee-based specialty coffee roaster has filed a trademark infringement lawsuit against an Ohio-based coffee company.
🔒 Franklin-based Managecore acquired by Illinois-based IT services firm
Franklin-based Managecore, an information technology company, has been acquired by Westchester, Illinois-based Protera Technologies.
🔒 MARS Solutions Group names Jeremy Fojut chief revenue officer
MARS Solutions Group, a staffing and consulting firm, announced today the appointment of Jeremy Fojut to the role of chief revenue officer.
🔒 Germantown-based Chocolate Rescue for Dogs wins top Project Pitch It...
Germantown-based Chocolate Rescue For Dogs and founders Arek Schmocker and Amadeus Benitez won this week's grand prize on 'Project Pitch It'.
🔒 Las Vegas-based Avant Technologies to build micro data center in...
Avant Technologies, a company that specializes in developing advanced technologies using AI, plans to build a micro data center in Milwaukee.
🔒 Janesville-based ANGI Energy Systems to spend $4 million on new...
Janesville-based manufacturer ANGI Energy Systems plans to spend $4 million to build a hydrogen refueling test facility.
Milwaukee-based Social Development Commission lays off 28 workers
The Social Development Commission had laid off 28 workers following a “sudden loss of funding,” according to a WARN notice.
🔒 Operator of Milwaukee clinic pleads guilty to receiving kickbacks for...
A Milwaukee man has plead guilty to one count of conspiracy to defraud the United States after he took part in a health care kickback scheme.
🔒 Zoomlion North America lays off 31 workers at Yorkville facility
Zoomlion North America, a manufacturer of high-tech construction machinery, has closed its Yorkville facility.
Tips for buying or selling a business from BizTimes Media’s annual...
During the 2024 BizTimes M&A Forum, held Tuesday, business leaders shared their best practices for buying or selling a business.
🔒 Milwaukee-based Quality Air Forwarding acquired by Oregon-based supply chain firm
Milwaukee-based Quality Air Forwarding, a logistics firm, has been acquired by Portland-based Magnate World, LLC.
🔒 Milwaukee Tool sales grew 10.7% in 2023 as company leans...
Brookfield-based Milwaukee Tool grew its sales 10.7% in 2023, which puts revenue around $8.9 billion based on prior disclosures.
