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.
Generac recalls portable generators due to possible fire and burn hazards
Town of Genesee-based Generac is issuing a recall for several models of its portable generators due to possible fire and burn hazards.
🔒 CeLani Skin & Wellness wins 2023 Rev-Up MKE pitch competition
A new wellness business will soon set up shop in Milwaukee’s Near West Side after winning the sixth Rev-Up MKE pitch competition.
Luxury boat manufacturer Grand Craft unveils new hybrid model
Genoa City-based Grand Craft Boats LLC, a manufacturer of luxury wooden boats, has launched a new hybrid model.
Regal Rexnord will complete layoffs at West Milwaukee facility in November
Milwaukee-based manufacturer Regal Rexnord is planning to complete layoffs at its West Milwaukee plant by Nov. 30.
Milwaukee tax preparer’s fraudulent returns cost government more than $3 million
A Milwaukee man had plead guilty to four charges filed against him after he helped hundreds of clients prepare false tax returns.
Exact Sciences plans acquisition of Washington-based biotechnology company
Exact Sciences, a provider of cancer screening and diagnostic tests, has entered into an agreement to acquire Resolution Biosciences.
🔒 Generac plans to build plant in Beaver Dam that could...
Town of Genesee-based Generac is once again eyeing expansion with plans to build a new, 320,000-square-foot facility in Beaver Dam.
🔒 BAYCOM’s security ecosystem leverages AI to offer proactive monitoring approach...
Pewaukee-based BAYCOM has brought together several pieces of technology to offer the Safety Reimagined Ecosystem.
🔒 Moonshot, a new Milwaukee-based venture studio, aims to foster early-stage...
Three advertising and marketing professionals have joined forces to launch Moonshot, a new venture studio, here in southeastern Wisconsin.
🔒 Baird acquires minority stake in Minneapolis-based financial services firm
Milwaukee-based financial services firm Baird has acquired a minority stake in Minneapolis-based Octavus Group.
🔒 New West Allis home improvement company servicing former customers of...
As the troubled Menomonee Falls-based home improvement company Window Select continues navigating the bankruptcy process, hundreds of homeowners will soon have outstanding work from...
🔒 Rev Up: Minlopro Partners reaches $5 million in revenue in...
Leadership: Mort Sayyed, founder and chief executive officer
Headquarters:Â Milwaukee
What it does:Â Salesforce consulting
Founded:Â 2022
Employees:Â 40
Next Goals:Â Expand client base
Funding:Â Self-funded thus far
Milwaukee-based startup Minlopro Partners, a Salesforce consulting firm, has...
