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.
🔒 Family-owned Business of the Year: DeLong’s new export facility at...
In July, Clinton-based The DeLong Co. Inc. celebrated the grand opening of its new $40 million agricultural maritime export facility at Port Milwaukee, marking...
🔒 Small Business of the Year: Sprecher advances toward international expansion
When most Wisconsinites think of a Sprecher root beer, they likely conjure up fond memories of enjoying a float or sipping a soda to...
🔒 Report: Milwaukee continues to lag peer metros in VC investment...
The Milwaukee metro has a promising concentration of highly educated STEM workers, but struggles in several categories linked to economic growth.
🔒 Harley-Davidson files lawsuit against Kenosha man selling ‘Harley F—ing Davidson’...
A Kenosha man is being sued by Harley-Davidson after he allegedly sold several counterfeit items of clothing using the company’s trademarked logos.
🔒 Milwaukee-based startup Marathon Machines shut down following supply chain struggles
Milwaukee-based Marathon Machines, Inc. was completely shut down and liquidated this past summer following supply chain challenges.
🔒 Stella & Chewy’s secures $75 million in additional credit to...
Stella & Chewy’s received approval this week for a new $75 million revolving credit facility, which will support the company’s continuous growth.
🔒 Kohler Co. acquires German manufacturer of saunas and steam rooms
Kohler Co. has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire the German firm KLAFS from its parent company, the Egeria Group.
Generac invests in Spanish manufacturer of EV and smart charging systems
Generac has made a minority investment in Wallbox, a manufacturer of electric vehicle charging systems and energy management systems.
WCTC to start offering two-year degrees focused on AI
WCTC received approval this week to begin offering an associate degree program focused on artificial intelligence next fall.
🔒 Sussex IM sells its Mr. Lid brand to Las Vegas-based...
Sussex IM, a custom molder and contract manufacturer, announced this week the sale of its brand Mr. Lid to a *** marketing agency.
Wisconsin gets $1.9 million grant to provide entrepreneurs with legal and...
The U.S. Department of the Treasury, through its State Small Business Credit Initiative, has awarded Wisconsin $1.9 million in technical assistance funding.
Atomix Logistics founder named to Forbes 30 Under 30 list
The founder of Cudahy-based Atomix Logistics, an ecommerce fulfillment company, has been named to Forbes’ 30 Under 30 list.
