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.
🔒 Johnson Controls CEO says company is examining ‘strategic alternatives’ for...
Johnson Controls is actively pursuing “strategic alternatives” for some of its non-commercial product lines, said the company's CEO.
🔒 Harley’s chief commercial officer to depart company, successor named
After serving three years as Harley-Davidson’s chief commercial officer, Edel O’Sullivan will be departing the company on Feb. 9.
🔒 Mequon-based Neon Labs aims to merge modern technologies into brand...
Mequon-based Neon Labs hopes to leverage modern technologies like artificial intelligence to create the most memorable brand experiences possible.
🔒 Wisconsin organizations partnering to support one of 10 national innovation...
Dozens of Midwestern organizations comprise one of 10 inaugural Regional Innovation Engines in the United States.
🔒 Jump start: Germantown startup Brick aims to temporarily block distractions...
Location: Germantown
Founders: TJ Driver and Zach Nasgowitz
Founded: 2023
product: App-blocking device
Website: getbrick.app
Employees: 2
Goal: Finding a scalable manufacturing method
Experience: Founders have certificates in...
🔒 Industry experts share their outlook for 2024 at annual Economic...
Three industry experts and an economist shared their outlooks for 2024 at the annual BizTimes Milwaukee Economic Trends event.
🔒 Fathom Digital Manufacturing to close Florida facility due to ‘profitability...
Hartland-based Fathom Digital Manufacturing is closing its lone Florida facility due to ongoing profitability challenges.
🔒 After closing short-term rental business, former Frontdesk CEO working on...
Leadership from the now-shuttered short-term rental management company Frontdesk is working to launch a new company.
🔒 Second lawsuit filed against Johnson Controls following rollout of new...
A second lawsuit has been filed against Johnson Controls after the company unexpectedly unveiled a new sales incentive plan last November.
Madison-based biotech firm Elephas Biosciences raises $55 million
Madison-based Elephas Biosciences Corp. announced Tuesday the completion of a $55 million Series C funding round.
🔒 Elkhorn-based Arrow Companies acquired by Nebraska-based crafting company
Elkhorn-based Arrow Companies, a manufacturer of sewing and craft furniture, has been acquired by Omaha, Nebraska-based TEK Holdings.
‘Project Pitch It’ to welcome three new moguls this March
“Project Pitch It,” a local TV show similar to ABC’s “Shark Tank,” will return this March with one new mogul and two new guest moguls.
