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 Swarming Technology appoints new CEO, CTO
Milwaukee-based Swarming Technology, an e-commerce development agency, recently announced the appointment of both a new chief executive officer and chief technology officer. Andy Krystowiak is the company’s new CEO and has assumed day-to-day leadership of the company. He was previously Swarming Technology’s chief operations officer.
Harley-Davidson unveils 2023 motorcycle lineup
Harley-Davidson introduced Wednesday a series of new motorcycle models that will be released as part of the company’s 2023 lineup.
Foo Fighters, Green Day will headline Harley-Davidson’s 120th anniversary celebration
Two of rock and roll’s biggest names will help Harley-Davidson celebrate its 120th anniversary this summer at Veterans Park in Milwaukee. The Foo Fighters and Green Day are scheduled to headline Harley’s Homecoming Festival, running July 13-July 16. Green Day will headline the evening show on Friday, July 14 and the Foo Fighters will headline on Saturday, July 15.
Two companies named winners in The Water Council’s 2022 Tech Challenge
El Paso, Texas-based Atlas Sensor Technologies and Slovakian company Mertach are the winners of The Water Council’s 2022 Tech Challenge.
The Water Council launched the...
‘Project Pitch It’ returns for season seven this March
Wisconsin’s entrepreneurial spirit will again be on display this spring as “Project Pitch It” returns for its seventh season on March 18.
🔒 Strattec CEO sees 2023 as a year of rebalancing for...
The manufacturing sector has not had it easy throughout the past three years as companies have juggled the task of balancing supply chain issues,...
🔒 Breiss Industries cited for 16 safety and health violations at...
Chilton-based Breiss Industries, a supplier of malt barley to breweries and other food production companies in the Midwest, has been cited by OSHA for...
Sherman Phoenix and gener8tor partner to launch artist-focused accelerator, programming
The Sherman Phoenix Foundation and gener8tor announced this week a new collaborative program called “gener8tor Art x Sherman Phoenix.”
🔒 Johnson Controls acquires Norwegian firm
Johnson Controls International plc announced Friday its acquisition of Lysaker, Norway-based Hybrid Energy AS, a provider of high-temperature energy management solutions with a focus...
🔒 Luxury boat maker Grand Craft has grown since move to...
Genoa City-based Grand Craft Boats, a manufacturer of luxury wooden boats that have been sold to celebrities including Jennifer Lopez and Kid Rock, has already seen growth in its first year since relocating to Wisconsin – and it’s targeting more.
Milwaukee-based Healics acquired by Pittsburgh investment company
Milwaukee-based Healics Wellness Inc. has sold all of its nationwide wellness operations to Pittsburgh-based Integrated Health 21 LLC.
🔒 Borgman Capital acquires Minnesota Stone and Tile
Milwaukee-based private equity firm Borgman Capital has acquired Minneapolis-based Minnesota Tile and Stone (MTS) and plans to merge the firm with another one of its portfolio companies.
