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.
🔒 Snap-On acquires California-based tools manufacturer for $40 million
Kenosha-based manufacturer Snap-On has acquired San Jose, California-based Mountz in a $40 million cash deal.
🔒 Former AFSCME employee pleads guilty to stealing $70,000 from labor...
A woman who previously worked for the AFSCME had plead guilty to embezzling $70,000 from the labor organization.
🔒 Zywave moving 100 U.S. jobs to the Philippines
Zywave announced Monday 100 U.S.-based positions are being eliminated and shifted to the company’s office in the Philippines.
Saputo planning second facility in Franklin
Saputo is planning to expand its newly established presence in the city of Franklin with the addition of a new, 311,000-square-foot building.
Milwaukee’s Stellantis facility would close under tentative UAW agreement
Stellantis would shutter operations at its lone Milwaukee facility as part of a tentative agreement reached with striking UAW members.
🔒 Wisconsin Veterans Chamber of Commerce names new president and CEO
The Wisconsin Veterans Chamber of Commerce announced this week the appointment of Christian Thornton to the role of president and CEO.
🔒 Port Milwaukee gets $9.3 million grant for improvements at new...
Port Milwaukee is the recipient of $9.27 million grant which will allow for upgrades to the port’s recently opened maritime export facility.
Marquette students team up with Stone Creek Coffee to offer three...
Through a new partnership announced this week, Blue & Gold Brewing is unveiling a trio of holiday-themed coffee blends.
🔒 Several Milwaukee-area business leaders appointed to Governor’s Task Force on...
We now know who has been appointed to serve on the Governor’s Task Force on Workforce and Artificial Intelligence.
🔒 Generac nearing return to normal despite 15% drop in residential...
Town of Genesee-based Generac is approaching the end of a months-long backlog for its flagship product, the home standby generator.
🔒 Q&A: Sargento leadership details plan to grow to $2 billion...
Leadership at Plymouth-based Sargento Foods have their sights set on becoming a $2 billion company in the coming months.
🔒 Displaced Community Within the Corridor tenants reach settlement with developers
Displaced residents of the Community Within the Corridor housing development have reached a settlement with the project's developers.
