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 revises some policies following DEI backlash on social media
Following a weeks-long social media campaign targeting Harley-Davidson’s corporate policies and leadership, the company has responded to claims that it has “gone woke.”
The Milwaukee-based...
🔒 Made in Milwaukee: La Lune Collection’s custom rustic furniture drives...
La Lune Collection
930 E. Burleigh St., Milwaukee
INDUSTRY: Rustic furniture
EMPLOYEES: About 30
lalunecollection.com
When Cathy and Mario...
🔒 Rev Up: Rockhopper Ice Collective to tap into consumers’ unique...
Leadership: Co-founders Daniel Guenther and Josh Cartellone
Headquarters: Pewaukee
Website: rockhopperice.com
What it does: Creating an ice machine that can make custom-shaped cubes
Founded: 2023
Employees: 2
Next goals:...
🔒 Milwaukee employers say new downtown offices have bolstered their recruitment...
Over the past two years, a spate of Wisconsin companies has opted to open new offices in downtown Milwaukee, with some businesses even choosing...
🔒 Operator of Chicken Palace restaurants charged with labor violations
The operator of four Chicken Palace restaurants has been charged with failing to pay his employees properly.
🔒 The Water Council, Veolia North America launch water workforce center
The Water Council and Veolia North America have joined forces to create a Waste & Wastewater Workforce Center in Milwaukee.
🔒 Veolia North America hosts grand opening of new downtown Milwaukee...
Veolia North America is freshly moved into its new downtown Milwaukee office and company leaders are already teasing a growing workforce.
🔒 Mr. Lid sees sales growth as CEO hopes to turn...
The newest CEO of Mr. Lid, a brand of plastic storage containers, wants to turn the company’s products into the next storage phenomenon.
🔒 Menomonee Falls-based ATL Corp. sold to French company
Menomonee Falls-based ATL Corp. has been acquired by French company ADDEV Materials for an undisclosed price.
🔒 Menasha Packaging to invest $50 million in its Neenah HQ
Neenah-based Menasha Packaging plans to invest more than $50 million to bolster its North American preprint capabilities.
🔒 DHL Supply Chain to close Sturtevant facility
DHL Supply Chain is closing its facility in Sturtevant and laying off 32 workers.
🔒 Pilot Project ramps up production with five brand launches this...
After spending the past 18 months building its reputation in the Milwaukee community, Pilot Project wants to launch more innovative products.
