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.
Summerfest Tech returning with expanded programming, new location
Summerfest Tech is returning for its sixth year with a new three-day format. This year’s event, being held June 26 through June 29, also...
🔒 Foxconn hit with another employee lawsuit
Another former employee of Taiwan-based Foxconn Technology Group's Mount Pleasant complex has filed a civil lawsuit against the company. This lawsuit alleges FII USA...
🔒 Hartland-based communications agency C.O.nxt acquires Milwaukee advertising agency
Hartland-based C.O.nxt, an employee-owned communications agency, has acquired Milwaukee-based advertising agency Jigsaw.
🔒 Following pandemic-related layoffs, Milwaukee-based Derse bounces back with 250 new...
Not too long ago, a businessperson wouldn’t think twice about attending a trade show packed to the brim with other guests. That changed when...
🔒 The Interview: Jennifer Abele and Raquel Filmanowicz
VC 414 launched at the start of the year with one mission in mind: to help underrepresented founders grow their businesses and create generational...
🔒 Rev Up: Geno.Me focuses on growing client base as company...
Milwaukee-based biotech startup Geno.Me is focused on expanding its client base and boosting sales as it nears the close of its seed II funding...
🔒 Appleton-based manufacturer opens technology center near downtown Milwaukee
Appleton-based Miller Electric Manufacturing has expanded into downtown Milwaukee through the opening of a new technology center.
State getting $80 million for venture fund, expansion of other programs...
Wisconsin is getting $80 million in American Rescue Plan Act funding which has been earmarked to help support entrepreneurs and small business.
Gov. Tony Evers...
🔒 Uline’s next distribution center in Kenosha will be first of...
Pleasant Prairie-based shipping and business supplies provider Uline says it is looking to expand its presence in Kenosha County with four new industrial buildings.
Following...
Education Spotlight: How Milwaukee leaders are addressing the city’s educational challenges
On Thursday, representatives from several organizations shared how they’re facing educational challenges at BizTimes Media’s inaugural Education Spotlight.
Menasha-based Faith Technologies invests in TitletownTech
Green Bay-based venture capital fund TitletownTech has secured yet another investment as it seeks to raise $80 million.
Menasha-based Faith Technologies Inc., a company specializing...
Quad sees 11% net sales growth in 2022, but lowers 2023...
Despite seeing net sales growth of 11% last year, Sussex-based Quad/Graphics Inc. is projecting a less favorable net sales total for 2023.
Joel Quadracci, chairman,...
