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.
Johnsonville voluntarily recalling more than 42,000 pounds of pork sausage links
Sheboygan Falls-based Johnsonville, LLC is recalling 42,062 pounds of ready-to-eat pork sausage links due to possible contamination.
🔒 Artificial intelligence in action
You’d be hard-pressed to find a single industry that hasn’t yet begun implementing AI in some way or another. To help illustrate how prevalent...
🔒 Businesses using AI for hiring, content creation must rely on...
It’s human nature to want to make everyday tasks easier. At face value, implementing AI into the workplace could seem like a pretty good...
🔒 A closer look at AI
There is no bigger topic of conversation this year for technologists than artificial intelligence. The rapid, exponential growth of AI, specifically generative AI, has...
Microsoft’s Mount Pleasant data center expected to create 200 jobs in...
A Microsoft representative said he would be surprised if the company's Mount Pleasant data center required fewer than 100 employees.
🔒 Nassco acquires Managed Packaging Systems
New Berlin-based Nassco Inc., a provider of janitorial and packaging supplies, has acquired Hartland-based Managed Packaging Systems.
🔒 Broadwind shareholders re-elect company’s board, say ‘no’ to activist investor’s...
Despite activist investor WM Argyle Fund’s campaign, Broadwind shareholders re-elected all seven board members last month.
🔒 Walworth company sues owner of Illinois manufacturers following purchase agreement...
A Walworth company is suing the owner of two manufacturing companies based in Minooka, Illinois following a purchase agreement dispute.
🔒 Anodyne Coffee sold to Missouri collective that specializes in supporting...
Milwaukee-based Anodyne Coffee Roasting Co. has been acquired by Kansas City, Missouri-based FairWave Coffee Collective.
Milky Way Tech Hub, Latinos in Tech taking over Milwaukee Tech...
After being founded seven years ago, Milwaukee Tech Week is under new ownership that plans to expand its programming.
🔒 SpotHopper raises $12 million in Series B funding
Milwaukee-based SpotHopper, a provider of restaurant marketing and operations technology, has completed a $12 million Series B funding round.
🔒 Frontdesk raises another $4.8 million
On the heels of announcing its first corporate acquisition, Milwaukee short-term rental startup Frontdesk has raised another $4.8 million.
