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.
The Hop hits fourth highest ridership total ever during busy festival...
This month's influx of visitors to Milwaukee, due to several large festivals, boosted The Hop ridership to over 18,000 passengers.
🔒 Bankruptcy documents allege former Window Select CEO paid $4.3 million...
The company that took over Window Select has allegedly found that former CEO Justin Kiswardy paid $4.3 million to insiders.
🔒 Port Washington-based Construction Forms acquires Alabama firm
Port Washington-based Construction Forms, a manufacturer of piping systems and replaceable components, has acquired Alabama-based Tricon Wear Solutions.
🔒 Owner of Casa Tequila restaurants owes more than $272,000 in...
Pewaukee-based Casa Tequila LLC, the operator of four Mexican restaurants, has failed to pay 110 employees $272,177 in back wages.
TitletownTech closes a second fund worth $70 million
Green Bay-based venture capital firm TitletownTech announced this week it has closed its second fund worth $70 million.
🔒 2023 Mid-Year Economic Forecast: As economic uncertainty continues, more manufacturers...
Entering the second half of the year, many of the headwinds that have plagued manufacturers for years – including labor shortages, supply chain issues,...
🔒 Jump Start: West Allis startup WorkShift looking to revolutionize gig...
Location: West Allis
Founders: Bekki Yang and Manny Lara
Founded: 2020
Service: An app connecting gig workers with restaurants and hospitality businesses
Employees: 3
Goal: Complete a funding round...
🔒 Advocates say efforts to revitalize Milwaukee’s 30th Street Industrial Corridor...
There’s something shifting within Milwaukee’s 30th Street Industrial Corridor. At least that’s what some business owners and economic development professionals are sensing.
Kyle Stephens moved...
Briggs & Stratton CEO steps down suddenly due to personal reasons
Wauwatosa-based Briggs & Stratton announced this week its chief executive officer has stepped down effective immediately.
Former astronaut Doug Hurley shares space insights with ATI employees
Astronaut Doug Hurley shared some insights into the next steps for space exploration at ATI Forged Products in Cudahy this week.
🔒 ATI making custom metal parts in Cudahy for NASA spacecraft
Throughout NASA's Artemis I spacecraft were several pieces of custom-made metal parts manufactured by Cudahy-based ATI Forged Products.
🔒 Standard Process expanding Palmyra HQ once again
Nutritional supplement manufacturer Standard Process is once again expanding its Palmyra headquarters with a new distribution center.
