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.
🔒 Irish company files patent infringement lawsuit against Nexus Pharmaceuticals
Dublin-based Endo Ventures Limited has filed a civil lawsuit against Lincolnshire-Illinois based Nexus Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
🔒 Rite-Hite acquires two Canadian companies
Milwaukee-based manufacturer Rite-Hite Holding Corp. announced this week the acquisition of two Canadian companies.
🔒 Perlick Corp. names new president and CEO
Milwaukee-based Perlick Corp., a manufacturer of commercial-grade refrigeration, underbar and beverage dispensing equipment, has named Tracy Pearson as the company’s newest president and chief...
Neostella named to Forbes’ list of America’s Best Startup Employers
Milwaukee-based Neostella, a global hyper-automation company, has been named one of America’s Best Startup Employers of 2023 by Forbes.
🔒 Generac makes minority investment in Colorado software company
Town of Genesee-based Generac Holdings Inc. has made a strategic minority investment in Boulder, Colorado-based Rolling Energy Resources.
🔒 Marcus Investments’ real estate arm raising $100 million fund
Marquee Capital, the real estate arm of Milwaukee-based Marcus Investments LLC, announced this week the launch of its second real estate fund.
🔒 Kettle Moraine Metal Products planning new 75,000-square-foot facility in West...
West Bend-based Kettle Moraine Metal Products is planning to build a new 75,000-square-foot industrial facility.
Evans Transportation supporting UW athletes through Name, Image and Likeness policy
Evans Transportation Services has provided financial support to two UW-Madison student-athletes, who have in turn become brand ambassadors.
🔒 Brookfield doctor will repay over $2 million for defrauding state...
The former operator of Brookfield-based Healing Corner, LLC is accused of submitting several false claims through the Wisconsin Medicaid Program.
🔒 Details revealed for Wisconsin’s new $50 million investment fund
The Wisconsin Investment Fund Committee met for the first time Friday morning, just over a week after Gov. Tony Evers unveiled plans for the...
🔒 Wisconsin ranks 12th in U.S. for agricultural exports following record...
It was a record year in 2022 for food, forestry and agriculture product exports from the state of Wisconsin.
🔒 Several southeastern Wisconsin employers getting state grants to train workers
More than $3.8 million in Wisconsin Fast Forward grants will be dispersed to 24 state employers and used to help train 1,415 workers.
