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.
🔒 Milwaukee-based manufacturer Graff plans to relocate HQ to Oak Creek
Milwaukee-based manufacturer Graff Faucets is seeking approval to construct a new U.S. headquarters in Oak Creek.
🔒 Octane Coffee plans its second location
Octane Coffee is seeking approval to open a second fully automated coffee kiosk at 19555 W. Bluemound Road.
🔒 Milwaukee gets $14.9 million to expand network of electric vehicle...
The City of Milwaukee has been awarded $14.9 million to build a network of publicly accessible electric vehicle charging stations.
🔒 KFC franchise operator closing five Wisconsin locations, including Watertown’s
The operator of five KFC restaurants in Wisconsin is ceasing operations in the state, according to a recently filed WARN notice.
Women in Business panelists share tips for achieving professional and personal...
BizTimes Media’s annual Women in Business Symposium was held Wednesday at the Brookfield Conference Center.
Oshkosh Defense awarded $1.5 billion Army contract
Oshkosh Defense, a division of Oshkosh Corp., has been awarded a five-year contract worth an estimated $1.54 billion.
🔒 Potawatomi Ventures makes strategic investment in Michigan-based health tech company
Potawatomi Ventures has made an unspecified strategic investment in Grand Rapids, Michigan-based BAMF Health.
🔒 Harley-Davidson responds to online criticism of company’s policies and trainings
Harley-Davidson is making some changes to its employee trainings and corporate sponsorships following an internal stakeholder review.
🔒 Entrepreneurship provides tech exec Tina Chang with freedom to make...
Most entrepreneurs are driven to start their own business because they desire a deeper level of freedom and control. For Tina Chang, chairman, CEO...
🔒 Brookfield-based marketing agency MDM Fundraising acquired by Texas firm
Brookfield-based MDM Fundraising, a Christian fundraising and marketing agency, has been acquired by Plano, Texas-based RKD Group.
🔒 Millennium hires CFO
Delavan-based telecommunications company Millennium announced Friday the appointment of Noreen Suing as the company’s CFO.
FaB Wisconsin seeking data to help manufactures handle workforce challenges
FaB Wisconsin hopes to support food and beverage manufacturers as they try to find unique ways to attract and retain talent.
