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.
🔒 Hundred Acre scaling up with plans for a second Milwaukee...
Milwaukee urban farm Hundred Acre has found success and is just a few months away from securing its second location.
🔒 Despite slowdown in customer spending, Fathom CEO is optimistic for...
Fathom Digital Manufacturing is one of countless companies that’s been affected by the country’s current state of macroeconomic uncertainty.
🔒 Q&A: Synthetaic’s Corey Jaskolski on how his AI-powered platform tracked...
A simple drawing of what a weather balloon might look like from above led to Delafield-based artificial intelligence startup Synthetaic being featured in The...
🔒 Pewaukee-based Talus Solutions to be acquired by Houston IT services...
Pewaukee-based cybersecurity firm Talus Solutions, LLC has entered into an agreement to be acquired by Fulcrum Technology Solutions.
🔒 Former Amazon employee in Kenosha sues company for alleged violation...
A Kenosha man is suing Amazon.com, Inc. after alleging the company did not make accommodations for his physical disability.
🔒 Capital First Trust to double office size with move in...
Capital First Trust Co. is trading one office space in Milwaukee’s Walker’s Point Neighborhood for another as the firm seeks to double its footprint.
🔒 Judge finds Brookfield Pharmaceuticals participated in false advertising  Â
A judge has found that Brookfield Pharmaceuticals, LLC made a series of false statements when advertising one its products.
🔒 F Street plans multi-family development in downtown West Bend
Milwaukee-based F Street Development is planning to build 106 multi-family units in downtown West Bend on a vacant parcel of land.
ECM Industries to be acquired by Minnesota firm for $1.1 billion
New Berlin-based ECM Industries, LLC announced this week it has agreed to be acquired by Minnesota firm nVent for $1.1 billion.
🔒 Report: Wisconsin could become epicenter for electric vehicle manufacturing
Wisconsin manufacturers have the chance to become a critical epicenter of the global supply chain for electrical vehicles, according to a new report.
🔒 Couple that operated GEICO branch in West Allis sues company...
A Texas couple that formerly operated a GEICO Insurance Company Office in West Allis is suing the company for fraud.
Potawatomi Casino Hotel celebrates opening of temporary sportsbook location
Potawatomi Casino Hotel in Milwaukee celebrated the highly anticipated opening of its new sportsbook Friday morning.
