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.
🔒 Milwaukee Precision Casting will pay $100,000 fine after violating Clean...
Milwaukee Precision Casting will pay a $100,000 criminal fine after pleading guilty this past July to violating the Clean Water Act.
🔒 Government recovers more than $1.2 million for construction workers who...
A federal investigation found that several construction companies that helped complete a housing development in Oconomowoc violated labor laws.
Bucks star Giannis Antetokounmpo dismisses lawsuit against luxury bed maker
After suing Maree Inc. in October for alleged trademark infringement, Bucks star Giannis Antetokounmpo has voluntarily dismissed the lawsuit.
Milwaukee-based music platform EVEN exclusively releases Bucks star Damian Lillard’s new...
Milwaukee-based EVEN Labs is the exclusive streaming platform for Milwaukee Bucks superstar Damian Lillard’s newest EP, called “My Life Lately.”
🔒 Fathom Digital Manufacturing could become a private company once again...
Fathom Digital Manufacturing could become a privately-owned company once again after receiving an acquisition proposal from CORE Industrial Partners.
Report: Milwaukee has a strong number of supports for local entrepreneurs,...
A recent report found Milwaukee has a strong network of business support organizations, but there is a need to better convene all these resources.
🔒 Germantown-based MGS shifts focus to solely serve customers in the...
Germantown-based MGS will now only work with customers in the pharmaceutical, diagnostic and medical technology industries.
🔒 Glendale-based men’s footwear company Solwerk launches with guidance from industry...
Glendale-based Solwerk, a new men's footwear company that uses patent-pending technology, officially launched last week.
🔒 Alto-Shaam breaks ground on 100,000-square-foot HQ expansion first announced in...
Alto-Shaam has started construction of its new 100,000-square-foot Innovation Center at the company’s global headquarters.
GE HealthCare to consolidate Milwaukee, Wauwatosa locations into Waukesha campus
GE HealthCare plans to shift operations at its Wauwatosa and Milwaukee facilities to its Waukesha campus over the next three years.
🔒 Dollar General reaches $850,006 settlement with state after overcharging Wisconsin...
Dollar General will pay $850,006 in civil forfeitures, surcharges and fees after DATCP found the company overcharged customers at several Wisconsin stores.
Superior Die Set moving forward with sale of Oak Creek facility...
Superior Die Set Corp. is moving forward with the sale of its flagship facility located at 900 W. Drexel Ave.
