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.
Briggs & Stratton’s latest CEO leaves company months after appointment
After just five months, Briggs & Stratton chief executive officer Joe Liotine has “exited the company,” according to a Tuesday statement.
Proposed Kenosha casino moves forward as tribal leaders, elected officials sign...
A proposal to build a Hard Rock Hotel and Casino in the city of Kenosha passed a key milestone Tuesday with the signing of several agreements.
Quad acquires North Carolina-based digital media solutions provider
Sussex-based Quad, a global marketing experience company, has acquired North Carolina-based DART Innovation, a media solutions provider.
🔒 Menomonee Falls-based startup Lotza launches with series of healthy drink...
Formed last February, Lotza has created what founder Laura Markz believes to be the world’s first “good-for-you” drink mixer.
Delafield-based Synthetaic completes $15 million Series B funding round
Delafield-based data company Synthetaic announced this week it has closed a $15 million Series B financing round.
🔒 Founder of Milwaukee-based health tech startup Food FiXR launches sister...
The goal of the Milwaukee-based Food and Social Science Institute is to advance human health by using natural foods as medicine.
🔒 Chicago-based beauty products manufacturer plans move to Pleasant Prairie
Chicago-based Concept Laboratories is looking to relocate its headquarters and operations to Pleasant Prairie’s Lakeview Corporate Park.
🔒 More Johnson Controls employees in Michigan sue company over new...
Two more Johnson Controls sales representatives in Michigan have filed lawsuits against the company relating to a new sales incentive plan.
🔒 Q&A: Sprecher’s new CMO says community will be key to...
Sprecher's new CMO, Sam Keene, has his own vision for how the company's marketing can help it continue to grow nationally.
🔒 Delafield-based Tanis Brush breaks ground on expansion
Delafield-based Tanis Brush recently broke ground on a 26,534-square-foot addition at its headquarters, located at 3660 Kettle Court.
🔒 Despite seeing sales growth in Q1, Rockwell misses analyst expectations
Rockwell Automation reported an “encouraging start” to fiscal year 2024 Wednesday, but still fell short of Wall Street expectations.
🔒 Milwaukee-based AI startup 7Rivers announces partnership with New Resources Consulting
Milwaukee-based startup 7Rivers is partnering with New Resources Consulting to offer a broader range of business solutions to both firms' clients.
