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.
🔒 California manufacturer files lawsuit against Generac for alleged breach of...
A California manufacturer that supplies products to Town of Genesee-based Generac has filed a breach of contract lawsuit against the company.
🔒 Milwaukee-based CMRignite’s growth fueled by government contracts, new nonprofit work
Milwaukee-based marketing agency CMRignite has made its way onto the Inc. 5000 list for the fourth year in a row.
🔒 Former Whirlpool president and COO named new CEO of Briggs...
Briggs & Stratton announced Tuesday that former Whirlpool exec Joe Liotine is now serving as the company’s CEO.
🔒 Waukesha-based KDV Label acquires Illinois-based label printing firm
KDV Label, a manufacturer of custom labels and other printing solutions, has acquired Sugar Grove, Illinois-based Selective Label & Printing.
🔒 Delafield-based AI startup Synthetaic announces strategic partnership with Microsoft
Delafield-based artificial intelligence startup Synthetaic announced this week a new strategic partnership with Microsoft.
🔒 Illinois contractor sued by Department of Labor following violations at...
ECS Roofing Professionals is being sued by the U.S. Department of Labor following safety violations that occurred at job sites in Waukesha and Illinois.
🔒 How Wisconsin companies are tackling wellness and inclusion in the...
To continue attracting talent in today’s labor market, local companies are realizing they need to take steps in making their workplaces more inclusive.
🔒 Q&A: Outgoing Wisconsin Veterans Chamber CEO reflects on his time...
Earlier this month, Saul Newton, president and CEO of the Wisconsin Veterans Chamber of Commerce, announced he would be stepping down from his role.
🔒 Illinois-based logistics company DNJ Intermodal opens Mount Pleasant location
DNJ Intermodal, a provider of intermodal trucking and drayage options to customers throughout the Midwest, has opened a Milwaukee facility.
🔒 Milwaukee software startup Secchi raises $1 million to help further...
Milwaukee-based software startup Secchi aims to simplify the process of performance management for HR professionals.
Evers creates state task force on workforce and artificial intelligence
Wisconsin now has a task force dedicated to examining how artificial intelligence is impacting the state’s labor market.
Lessons learned from the Women in Business Symposium
Over 500 business leaders gathered at the Brookfield Conference Center this week for BizTimes Milwaukee’s annual Women in Business Symposium.
