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.
🔒 Native-owned Tootsie’s Tea poised for growth with support from Kiva...
Local entrepreneur Lizz Tsosie Stachura is scaling up her homemade tea business, Tootsie’s Tea, with support from a Kiva loan.
🔒 Milwaukee-based startup Advanced Ionics piloting technology with Shell
Milwaukee-based Advanced Ionics, a startup developing a green hydrogen electrolyzer, is piloting its technology in partnership with Shell.
🔒 Zywave names new CEO and CFO
Wauwatosa-based insurance software developer Zywave announced this week two changes to its C-Suite.
Kohler Energy rebrands as Rehlko after becoming standalone company
After becoming a standalone company in May, Kohler Energy announced this week it has rebranded under the new corporate name Rehlko.
🔒 Microsoft hopes to bring AI to the masses with Mount...
Once its Mount Pleasant data center is complete, Microsoft leaders see a future where all Wisconsin businesses can implement their own AI-based solutions.
🔒 Equipment from shuttered Strauss Brands plant in Franklin being auctioned
More than 465 pieces of equipment at the shuttered Strauss Brands plant in Franklin are now up for auction.
🔒 Steele Solutions opens new tech center in West Allis
Steele Solutions Inc., a manufacturer of work platform solutions for distribution facilities, has opened a new tech center in West Allis.
🔒 Oshkosh Defense receives additional Army contract worth $72.9 million
Oshkosh Defense has received an additional order for its Family of Medium Tactical Vehicles A2 worth $72.9 million.
🔒 Joyce’s House Education Center wins Rev Up MKE pitch competition
Mercedez Butts and her business, Joyce’s House Education Center, is the winner of this year’s Rev Up MKE competition.
🔒 Eagle Park now selling spirits at its Milwaukee taproom
Eagle Park Brewing and Distilling Company is officially selling spirits at its Milwaukee taproom thanks to new state alcohol laws.
🔒 Derse acquires Polish trade show company
Milwaukee-based Derse, a designer and builder of trade show exhibits, has acquired Polish trade show company Nebula Exhibits.
🔒 5 Minutes With: Kevin Shafer
A $13 million research lab to be built at the Milwaukee Metropolitan Sewerage District’s South Shore facility in Oak Creek will give water technology...
