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.
🔒 As Generac sees sales decrease, CEO expresses optimism about long-term...
Town of Genesee-based Generac reported this week it’s seen an anticipated decline in sales in the second quarter of 2023.
Sweetgreen’s Brookfield location sets opening date
Sweetgreen announced this week its store at 20330 W. Lord St., within The Corners of Brookfield, will open Aug. 15.
🔒 Haribo already approved for $8.6 million in tax credits for...
Haribo’s now open gummi bear manufacturing facility in Pleasant Prairie is a project over six years in the making that’s faced several delays.
🔒 Northwestern Mutual’s Data Science Institute garners new $35 million investment
The Northwestern Mutual Data Science Institute is being reinvigorated through a new $35 million commitment from program partners.
Former CEO of Milwaukee startup Exit 7C sentenced after pleading guilty...
Blessing Egbon, founder and CEO of Milwaukee startup Exit 7C, has been sentenced after pleading guilty to three counts of wire fraud last year.
Former manager of Muskego BMO Harris Bank who embezzled money sentenced
The former manager of the BMO Harris Bank branch in Muskego, who embezzled $233,616 from the business, has been sentenced.
Court documents show that Chelsea...
Foxconn manufacturing microinverters for California company at Mount Pleasant facility
Fremont, California-based Enphase Energy, an energy technology company, has identified Foxconn as one of its contract manufacturers.
Haribo’s Pleasant Prairie manufacturing facility now open, producing gummi bears
Haribo’s Pleasant Prairie manufacturing facility is officially open and focused on producing the company’s well-known Goldbears gummi treats.
Four local manufacturers get more than $372,000 in Fast Forward grants...
The Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development is once again providing 12 employers with Fast Forward Worker Training grants.
🔒 Sensient names new president for its Flavors & Extracts group
Milwaukee-based Sensient, a manufacturer of colors, flavors and other specialty ingredients, has named a new president for its Flavors & Extracts group.
🔒 Twin Disc moving its engineering team into new Mount Pleasant...
Milwaukee-based Twin Disc, a manufacturer of power transmission equipment, is planning an expansion into Mount Pleasant.
Former CEO of Germantown business gets 16 months in prison for...
The former chief executive officer of Germantown-based Wisconsin Home Buyers Network has been sentenced to 16 months in federal prison.
