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.
🔒 Bradley Corp. leaders discuss pending sale
Massachusetts-based Watts Water Technologies Inc., a manufacturer of plumbing, heating and water quality products, announced recently that it has entered into a definitive agreement...
Wisconsin manufacturers share business insights at Next Generation Manufacturing Summit
Leaders from some of Wisconsin’s best-known manufacturing businesses shared insights with attendees at BizTimes Milwaukee’s annual manufacturing summit.
Antetokounmpo family acquires minority stake in Greek winery Â
The Antetokounmpo family has made its latest business investment through their flagship company, Ante Inc. The family has invested in Hellenic Wineries.
🔒 Sprecher acquires Ooh La Lemin lemonade brand from Kona Gold...
Glendale-based Sprecher is acquiring Ooh La Lemin Lemonade brand from Melbourne, Florida-based Kona Gold Beverage.
🔒 Dremel’s new Mount Pleasant customer service center will support 17...
Dremel, a manufacturer of high-speed rotary tools, has opened a new customer service center in Mount Pleasant that will create an estimated 17 jobs.
🔒 Milwaukee-based startup Appion Solutions providing software to help automate apprenticeship...
Milwaukee-based software-as-a-service startup Appion Solutions is hoping to modernize the application process for apprenticeship programs.
🔒 SysLogic CEO helps co-found new Madison-based cybersecurity consultancy
A trio of cybersecurity and information technology professionals have come together to launch Madison-based Ghostscale, a cybersecurity consultancy.
🔒 The Interview: Ben Kvalo
Founder and chief executive officer
Midwest Games
1025 Lombardi Ave., Green Bay
Employees: 4
midwestgames.com
In August, former Netflix executive and Wisconsin native Ben Kvalo officially launched Midwest Games,...
🔒 Rev Up: Milwaukee software startup Secchi closes $1 million friends...
Leadership:Â Mike White, founder and president
Headquarters:Â Milwaukee
What it does:Â Performance management software
Founded:Â 2021
Employees:Â Four full time, six contractors
Next Goals:Â Reach 2.5 million employees under management
Funding:Â Closed a $1 million friends and...
🔒 Germantown-based MGS Manufacturing acquires Danish health care tooling firm
Germantown-based MGS Manufacturing has acquired Denmark-based Winther Mould Technology, a health care tooling manufacturer.
Milwaukee Tech Week, WI Tech Month kick off with panel discussion...
WI Tech Month, the state’s annual celebration of technological innovation, along with Milwaukee Tech Week kicked off today.
Octane Coffee’s debut Pewaukee location to host grand opening next weekend
After more than five years of work and troubleshooting, Octane Coffee’s first fully automated, drive-thru café will open next week.
