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.
Immigration reform a top priority for National Association of Manufacturers
Jay Timmons, president and CEO of the National Association of Manufacturers, presented his State of Manufacturing address at Husco Tuesday.
🔒 Window Select files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy
Following months of customer complaints, Menomonee Falls-based Window Select has officially filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy.
Milwaukee man sues Hyundai and Kia over car models that are...
A Milwaukee man has filed a lawsuit on behalf of himself and all other Kia and Hyundai owners who drive a vehicle that lacks a critical security device.
Uline plans another large distribution center in Kenosha
Pleasant Prairie-based shipping and business supplies provider Uline is looking to support its rapid growth with plans to build another large distribution center in...
🔒 Winners named for Wisconsin Manufacturer of the Year awards
Winners have been announced for this year’s Wisconsin Manufacturer of the Year awards program and six out of the nine companies being recognized are...
🔒 Accelerated Clinical Laboratories laying off employees at Wauwatosa headquarters
Wauwatosa-based Accelerated Clinical Laboratories (ACL) is laying off dozens of employees at its Wauwatosa headquarters, located at 10101 W. Innovation Drive, according to a...
Despite lowered guidance, long-term industry trends could bode well for Generac
Despite initiating its full-year 2023 net sales guidance to be down 6-10% as compared to 2022, Town of Genesee-based Generac Holdings Inc. is expecting...
Two-story, non-residential building planned to replace historic Third Ward building
A new two-story, non-residential building could replace the 139-year-old Miller Tavern building if a request to demolish the building is approved.
🔒 Milwaukee startup ITA wants to make international travel more accessible
Milwaukee-based ITA will help both students and workers looking to travel aboard temporarily but still maintain their source of income.
Some Republican legislators balk at Evers’ American Family Field funding proposal
After Gov. Tony Evers announced a proposal to use $290 million from the state’s surplus to fund improvements to American Family Field in Milwaukee...
Palermo’s to expand into former Tyson Foods facility in Jefferson, will...
Milwaukee-based Palermo Villa Inc., a frozen pizza manufacturer, is planning an expansion into a Jefferson facility that will create more than 200 jobs and...
🔒 CFS Brands to close Elkhorn facility, will lay off 32...
Oklahoma City-based manufacturer CFS Brands will close its facility in Elkhorn, located at 555 Koopman Lane. A WARN notice filed with the Wisconsin Department...
