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.
🔒 Port Washington gets grant to support Hollander Chocolate’s HQ project
Port Washington is set to receive a grant that will help Hollander Chocolate with ongoing renovations at its new headquarters,
🔒 Briggs & Stratton expands its portfolio following acquisition of California...
Following its acquisition of California-based manufacturer SimpliPhi Power, Briggs & Stratton has introduced a new line of products.
🔒 North Carolina startup takes grand prize at Summerfest Tech’s Pitch...
A Raleigh, North Carolina-based health care startup took home a first-place prize of $20,000 at this year’s Summerfest Tech Pitch Competition.
🔒 Harley-Davidson appoints new CFO
Harley-Davidson has promoted Jonathan Root, SVP of Harley-Davidson Financial Services, to the role of chief financial officer.
Report: Wisconsinites lost $24.4 million to investment fraud last year
Last year, Americans lost more money to investment fraud than any other type of fraud. Wisconsinites lost a total of $24.4 million.
🔒 Bank of America names president of Wisconsin as company plans...
Shortly after unveiling plans to expand into the state, Bank of America has appointed a leader for its forthcoming Wisconsin financial centers.
EV manufacturer Lordstown Motors sues Foxconn after filing for bankruptcy
Lordstown Motors Corp. sued Hon Hai Technology Group, parent company of Foxconn, for alleged fraud and contractual breaches Tuesday.
🔒 WB Warehousing & Logistics to close its Wauwatosa facility
Allenton-based WB Warehousing & Logistics is closing its Wauwatosa facility located at 11800 W. Burleigh St.
🔒 UNISIG makes $1.5 million investment in newly expanded Menomonee Falls...
Menomonee Falls-based UNISIG, a manufacturer of deep hole drilling machines, has invested $1.5 million in new technology and equipment.
🔒 HPS/Paymedix appoints chief product and innovation officer
Milwaukee-based HPS/PayMedix announced this week the appointment of Eric Motter as chief product and innovation officer.
🔒 Elkhorn wealth advisors join LPL Financial to launch independent office
A quartet of financial advisors based in Elkhorn have joined forces to launch a new independent office affiliated with LPL Financial.
Techqueria opens Milwaukee chapter focused on serving Latinx professionals in tech
Several Milwaukee organizations that help champion workers in the technology sector have come together to support the creation of Techqueria x MKE.
