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.
🔒 Cybersecurity experts say AI is making it easier for criminals...
In the wake of headline-grabbing cyberattacks at several well-known companies in recent months, business owners in southeastern Wisconsin may be wondering if they are...
🔒 Made in Milwaukee: Central Standard partners with The DeLong Co....
Central Standard Craft Distillery
2330 W. Clybourn St., Milwaukee
INDUSTRY: Spirits manufacturing
EMPLOYEES: 46
thecentralstandard.com
Sustainability isn’t just a trend...
Employ Milwaukee receives $5 million grant to help train workers for...
Employ Milwaukee is the recipient of a $4.9 million Department of Labor “Building Pathways to Infrastructure” grant.
🔒 Johnson Controls CEO says changes to sales incentive plan align...
Johnson Controls' CEO shared today how recent changes to its sales incentive plan tie into the company’s overall strategy.
🔒 Milwaukee-based Top Note Tonic expands distribution nationally via new partnership
Top Note Tonic, a manufacturer of craft mixers and soft drinks, is partnering with Gordon Food Service to distribute its products nationally.
Wisconsin’s biohealth tech hub garners $7.5 million supporting grant
A $7.5 million grant will support Wisconsin's efforts in becoming a national tech hub focused on the biohealth industry.
🔒 Cudahy-based C R Industries acquires Nashotah-based dock manufacturer
Cudahy-based C R Industries, a full-service metal design and fabrication shop, has acquired Nashotah-based Mod-U-Dock.
FBI investigating shuttered Waukesha company Sun Badger Solar
The FBI is looking into the business practices of the now shuttered Waukesha company Sun Badger Solar.
🔒 Fathom Digital Manufacturing starts process of becoming a private company...
Fathom Manufacturing has accepted a proposal from CORE Industrial Partners that will allow CORE to purchase all outstanding shares of Fathom’s common stock.
🔒 Northwestern Mutual subsidiaries to pay $16.5 million penalty following ‘recordkeeping...
Three Northwestern Mutual subsidiaries will pay a $16.5 million civil penalty after the SEC discovered several recordkeeping violations.
🔒 Sussex-based Aerial Work Platforms sold by parent company Borgman Capital
Milwaukee-based private equity firm Borgman Capital has sold one of its portfolio companies, Sussex-based Aerial Work Platforms.
🔒 Former office manager of Milwaukee company sentenced to 33 months...
The former office manager and in-house bookkeeper of a small Milwaukee business has been sentenced to 33 months in federal prison.
