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.
Forman Mills finds buyer for company, saving Milwaukee location
Just days after Forman Mills announced it could close its Milwaukee location due to financial challenges, a buyer for the company has been found.
SHINE Technologies opens new facility to produce medical isotope Lu-177
Janesville-based SHINE Technologies has opened the largest production facility dedicated to producing Lutetium-177 in North America.
Brew City Match announces latest cohort of participating business owners
Brew City Match announced this week the latest group of 25 BIPOC small business owners that have been accepted into the program.
🔒 Willie Smith appointed to WEDC board
Gov. Tony Evers has appointed Willie Smith to the Wisconsin Economic Development Corp. Board of Directors.
VISIT Milwaukee, Summerfest using NFTs to promote city
As part of its ongoing re-branding efforts, VISIT Milwaukee, in partnership with Summerfest, has created a new way for visitors to explore the city.
🔒 Woman charged after allegedly embezzling $600,000 from Milwaukee company
Emilee Rueda allegedly embezzled over $600,000 from her Milwaukee employer over the course of several months.
🔒 Operator of prenatal care business charged after illegally receiving $2.3...
A Milwaukee woman is facing ten charges of health care fraud, as well as ten other varying fraud charges, stemming from a Medicaid scheme.
🔒 Wearable Technologies and MediCardia Health announce strategic partnership
AI startup Wearable Technologies and MediCardia Health have announced a strategic partnership between both companies.
Mukwonago diner changes name following trademark infringement lawsuit
A Mukwonago diner that was at the center of a trademark dispute has found a new name following a trademark dispute.
Rev-Up MKE pitch contest returning for a sixth year
Rev-Up MKE, the Near West Side Partners’ entrepreneurship pitch contest, is returning for a sixth year.
🔒 Milwaukee’s Forman Mills store could close as parent company faces...
Forman Mills could close its lone Milwaukee location, as well as several others nationwide, if a buyer for the company is not found.
🔒 Mayville Engineering to acquire Mid-States Aluminum in $96 million deal
Mayville Engineering Company, Inc. has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Mid-States Aluminum Corp. in a $96 million deal.
