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-area manufacturers share tips for integrating new technologies on the shop...
At BizTimes Media’s annual Manufacturing Summit, leaders from four companies shared what technological investments they’re making.
Four southeastern Wisconsin companies among finalists in annual Coolest Thing Made...
Four businesses located in southeast Wisconsin are among 16 finalists competing for the title of Coolest Thing Made in Wisconsi
🔒 Johnsonville reverses course on shuttering plant at Sheboygan County campus,...
After announcing plans to close its Meadowside facility earlier this year, Johnsonville has reversed course on that decision.
Harley-Davidson recalls more than 40,000 bikes due to electrical issue
Harley-Davidson recalled 41,637 of its motorcycles after becoming aware of a problem with some of the bikes’ electrical systems.
🔒 Yelloh, formerly Schawn’s Home Delivery, to cease operations and lay...
Yelloh, founded as Schwan’s Company in 1952, is ceasing operations nationally after facing “insurmountable business challenges."
🔒 Milwaukee-based startup huupe launches ‘world’s first smart basketball hoops’
Milwaukee-based sports technology startup huupe, founded in 2019, has created what it calls the world’s first smart basketball hoop.
🔒 State seeking $70 million federal grant to create next Manufacturing...
Wisconsin leaders are seeking a $70 million federal grant to create a Manufacturing USA institute focused on artificial intelligence.
🔒 Waukesha-based Automatic Entrances of Wisconsin acquired by private equity firm
Automatic Entrances of Wisconsin has been acquired by San Francisco-based private equity firm Alpine Investors.
🔒 Elkhorn-based brewery expands distribution into Milwaukee area
Elkhorn-based Duesterbeck’s Brewing Co. is now selling its beer in the Milwaukee area thanks to a newly announced partnership.
🔒 Quad partners with Google to offer AI-powered marketing solutions
Quad announced this week the company is partnering with Google to offer new marketing solutions powered by artificial intelligence.
🔒 Rev-Up MKE is revitalizing Milwaukee’s near west side by fostering...
Milwaukee has no shortage of accelerator programs and pitch competitions that aspiring entrepreneurs can take part in. But alumni of the Near West Side...
🔒 Milwaukee-based Stainless Foundry & Engineering sued following cyberattack
Milwaukee-based Stainless Foundry & Engineering is being sued following a cyberattack that led to its clients’ personal data being breached.
