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.
Report: Manufacturers continue to be one of metro Milwaukee’s largest employers
While the number of people employed by manufacturers has declined since the industry's heyday, Milwaukee’s manufacturing industry certainly hasn’t dried up.
Drone manufacturer Menet Aero moves HQ to Oak Creek
Menet Aero, a manufacturer of tethered drone systems, is moving its headquarters back to southeastern Wisconsin.
Three Leaf Partners moving forward with 129-acre development in Slinger
Milwaukee-based real estate firm Three Leaf Partners is moving forward with its latest development in the village of Slinger.
🔒 State budget proposal would see creation of new $75 million...
A forthcoming budget proposal to create a new $75 million venture capital fund of funds would help support Wisconsin-based startups.
🔒 Milwaukee startup Forj acquires San Francisco software company
Milwaukee-based software startup Forj has acquired San Francisco-based Mobilize, a company that’s created a “professional growth network” platform.
Milwaukee-based Borgman Capital expands with new Twin Cities office
Milwaukee-based private equity firm Borgman Capital is opening a new office in the Minneapolis-St. Paul area.
Four southeastern Wisconsin companies named finalists in Governor’s Business Plan Contest
The Wisconsin Governor's Business Plan Contest is back for its 20th year of helping entrepreneurs prepare to launch their business.
🔒 Borgman Capital buys MGS Manufacturing’s Germantown HQ campus for $32.7...
Borgman Capital has purchased the buildings that make up MGS Manufacturing’s Germantown headquarters and manufacturing campus.
🔒 Modine expanding Serbian facility to meet growing demand for heat...
Racine-based Modine Manufacturing Co. is adding a new building at its production facility in Sremska, Serbia.
🔒 Made in Milwaukee: Top Note Tonic takes a craft approach...
Top Note Tonic
531 S. Water St., Milwaukee
INDUSTRY: Beverage manufacturing
EMPLOYEES: 2
store.topnotetonic.com
You can’t argue with taste. Milwaukee-based Top Note Tonic has created a line of mixers...
🔒 Project Pitch It: The Virtual Foundry’s ‘Filamet’ allows customers to...
Leadership: Brad Woods
Address: 211 S. Water St., Stoughton
Website: thevirtualfoundry.com
What it does: Manufactures a special type of metal filament, which allow customers to 3D print any material.
Founded: 2015
Stoughton-based startup The...
Rev Up: EVEN is shifting the power balance in the entertainment...
EVEN Labs Inc. founder and chief executive officer Mag Rodriguez went from managing Milwaukee rapper IshDARR to helping some of the world’s most famous...
