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.
🔒 Q&A: A. O. Smith’s new president and COO discusses challenges...
A. O. Smith's newest executive shared how the company is navigating a changing regulatory landscape and keeping pace with ever-evolving technologies.
🔒 Q&A: MMSD leader shares which companies will first occupy $13...
Tomorrow Water and Aqua Aerobics will be the first two companies to occupy a new $13 million research lab being built by MMSD.
🔒 Bliffert Lumber appoints chief financial officer
Bliffert Lumber & Hardware, a supplier of construction and building materials, has named Dave Dejewski chief financial officer.
Upstate New York jury awards $287 million in damages to crash...
Harley-Davidson must pay $287 million in damages following a case centered on the company’s recalled 2019 and 2020 trike models.
Festival Foods to close its Greenfield store
De Pere-based grocery chain Festival Foods is permanently closing its Greenfield store located at 4777 S. 27th St.
🔒 Caledonia-based CSL USA sues New York company for $10.5 million...
Caledonia-based CSL USA Inc. is suing a New York manufacturer after the company failed to provide several freeze dryers, causing $6.5 million in damages.
🔒 Madison-based health tech startup Amulet closes $5.8 million Series A...
Madison-based Amulet has completed a $5.8 million Series A funding round. The company's sensor technology alerts users to allergens and contaminants.
🔒 Harley-Davidson says local jobs not impacted after shifting some production...
Harley-Davidson says jobs at its U.S. facilities are not being impacted after the manufacturer opted to shift some production work to Thailand.
Jury finds Harley-Davidson liable following trial focused on company’s recalled trikes
A jury has found Harley-Davidson liable in a case that centers around the company’s recalled 2019 and 2020 trike models.
🔒 Brookfield manufacturers pay $10 million settlement after allegedly failing to...
Precision Cable Assemblies and Global Engineered Products paid a $10 million settlement after allegedly failing to pay $4.2 million in customs duties.
🔒 Taco Stop owners investigated by Department of Labor for wage...
The owners of the local chain restaurant Taco Stop allegedly failed to pay employees’ appropriate wages and tips.
🔒 IAM members accuse ManpowerGroup of retaliating against unionized workers
IAM alleges 23 unionized Experis Game Solutions workers were unexpectedly laid off in the middle of their first contract negotiations.
