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.
Following Yellow’s bankruptcy, 85 Oak Creek employees are out of work
After filing for Chapter 11 bankruptcy earlier this month, Yellow has officially disclosed how many former employees are now out of work.
🔒 Saul Newton stepping down as leader of the Wisconsin Veterans...
After serving eight years as president and CEO of the Wisconsin Veterans Chamber of Commerce, Saul Newton announced this week he plans to step down.
🔒 Germantown-based Turn-Key Solutions acquires Banner Welder
Germantown-based Turn-Key Solutions, an industrial machinery manufacturer, has acquired Banner Welder, another Germantown manufacturer.
🔒 New West Allis home improvement company serving former customers of...
A new West Allis home improvement company is moving forward with fulfilling a sizable chunk of Window Select’s outstanding contracts.
🔒 Another Milwaukee prenatal care business owner accused of defrauding Wisconsin’s...
Another Milwaukee prenatal care business operator is accused of billing Wisconsin’s Medicaid program for services that were never provided.
🔒 Milwaukee-based Advanced Ionics closes $12.5 million funding round
Milwaukee-based energy equipment manufacturer Advanced Ionics has closed a $12.5 million Series A financing round.
🔒 Bradley Corp. moving two production lines from Ohio to Wisconsin
Menomonee Falls-based Bradley Corp. announced this week it’s moving two of its production lines from Marion, Ohio to Wisconsin.
🔒 Near West Side Partners unveils finalists for Rev-Up MKE
Near West Side Partners has named the five finalists selected as part of the organization’s sixth Rev-Up MKE pitch competition.
Maker of Carmex moves forward with plans for new Franklin HQ
Franklin-based Carma Labs, the company that manufactures Carmex, has taken the next step in constructing a new headquarters in the city.
🔒 Eaton makes $22 million investment in Waukesha facility
Ireland-based manufacturer Eaton is once again making a sizable investment into its Waukesha facility to increase production capacity.
🔒 Rapid Radicals scales up with new pilot system, hopes to...
Rapid Radicals has reached the next milestone in commercializing its proprietary wastewater treatment technology.
🔒 Harley-Davidson reveals supplier that caused recent assembly suspensions
Harley-Davidson has disclosed the circumstances that led the Milwaukee-based company to suspend motorcycle assembly and shipments twice within the last year.
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