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.
Harley-Davidson Homecoming Festival kicks off Thursday
A massive, four-day festival celebrating Harley-Davidson’s 120th anniversary kicks off tomorrow morning in Milwaukee.
🔒 gener8tor unveils second cohort for Kenosha accelerator
gener8tor, along with the City of Kenosha, announced this week the latest cohort of startups that will participate in the city’s second gBETA program.
Madison health-tech startup RadUnity completes seed funding round
RadUnity Corp., a startup creating a platform aimed at making the process of medical imaging more uniform, has completed its seed funding round.
🔒 Atomix Logistics doubling size with move to new Cudahy facility
Milwaukee-based Atomix Logistics, an e-commerce fulfillment company, is moving its operations from the city’s Near West Side to Cudahy.
🔒 Plas-Tech Engineering expanding Lake Geneva HQ
Lake Geneva-based Plas-Tech Engineering, a manufacturer of custom medical products, is expanding its headquarters.
Sweetgreen sets opening date for Third Ward restaurant
Los Angeles-based salad restaurant chain Sweetgreen will open its location in Milwaukee’s Third Ward on July 18.
🔒 DreamPak plans $5 million expansion at New Berlin HQ
New Berlin-based DreamPak LLC, a contract manufacturer of shelf-stable liquid concentrates, is looking to expand its headquarters.
🔒 Wisconsin’s Badger Fund of Funds to get another $25 million...
Wisconsin’s state-backed venture capital program the Badger Fund of Funds is getting another $25 million to support entrepreneurs.
🔒 Modine acquires Texas-based manufacturer of HVAC products
Modine Manufacturing Co., a manufacturer of thermal management and ventilation solutions, has acquired Longview, Texas-based Napps Technology.
Generac hit with another class action lawsuit related to SnapRS solar...
Generac Power Systems has been named in a new class action lawsuit that was filed in relation to the company’s SnapRS product.
🔒 Burlington manufacturer NEL Frequency Controls acquired by Texas firm
Burlington-based manufacturer NEL Frequency Controls has been acquired by Spicewood, Texas-based electronics supplier Abracon.
Xperience Fitness closes all of its Wisconsin centers
Appleton-based gym chain Xperience Fitness has shuttered all its Wisconsin clubs, the company announced suddenly Thursday.
