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.
Oshkosh Corp. to buy airport equipment company for $800 millionÂ
Specialty vehicle manufacturer Oshkosh Corp. has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Chicago-based company AeroTech.
🔒 Elkhorn-based Precision Plus acquires Walworth-based company
Elkhorn-based Precision Plus Inc., a contract manufacturer of precision parts, has acquired Walworth-based Iseli Company.
🔒 Madison-based startup Holos awarded $1.8 million government contract
Madison-based software development company Holos, Inc. has been awarded a $1.8 million government contract.
Microsoft completes $50 million land purchase for Mount Pleasant data center
Microsoft officially purchased the 315-acre of land needed to move forward with its data center project in Mount Pleasant this week.
🔒 Waukesha-based business shaking up cannabis industry with its pressed THC...
Waukesha-based manufacturer The tabEASE Company has found its own niche within the United States' legal cannabis industry.
Northwestern Mutual Foundation donates nearly $3 million to Milwaukee cultural organizations
The Northwestern Mutual Foundation announced this week nearly $3 million in grants to support several of Milwaukee's cultural organizations.
🔒 New brewery hopes to revive beer making in historic Waukesha...
A decades-long history of brewing will soon be revived through the newly created company North Pillar Brewing.
Milwaukee-based Elsie Mae’s issues voluntary recall for pot pies, quiches
Milwaukee-based food manufacturer Elsie Mae’s Canning and Pies has issued a voluntary recall of its meat and poultry pot pies and quiches.
🔒 Luxury wooden boat manufacturer Grand Craft Boats to sell products...
Genoa City-based Grand Craft Boats LLC will soon have its luxury boats in dealerships throughout the Middle East.
🔒 Marketing firm Captivate Exhibits moves HQ to Sussex
Captivate Exhibits, a marketing firm specializing in customized brand environments, has relocated its headquarters from Brookfield to Sussex.
Madison developer again increases height for planned Edison Street apartment tower...
Madison-based developer The Neutral Project has once again upped the size of its planned mass timber apartment tower in downtown Milwaukee.
🔒 Oak Creek woman gets 4.5 years in prison after embezzling...
An Oak Creek woman has been sentenced to 4.5 years in prison and three years of extended supervision after she embezzled $644,831 from her...
