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.
🔒 MSI Data names new chief operating officer
Milwaukee-based MSI Data, a provider of field workforce automation software, has promoted John Heinen to chief operating officer.
🔒 Komatsu to acquire German manufacturer of mining equipment
Milwaukee-based Komatsu Mining Corp. announced Tuesday that it plans to acquire Gelsenkirchen, Germany-based manufacturer GHH Group GmbH (GHH).
Federal grant will help create state’s first minority business development center
Wisconsin's minority business owners will no longer need to rely on out-of-state technical support.
🔒 Klement’s responds to Milwaukee World Festival lawsuit
After Summerfest operator Milwaukee World Festival Inc. filed a lawsuit against Milwaukee-based Klement’s Sausage Company Inc. earlier this week, claiming Klement’s had breached a sponsorship agreement, Klement’s has responded by saying it has not violated the agreement.
GXO Logistics closing Kenosha facility
Greenwich, Connecticut-based GXO Logistics Inc. will soon cease operations at its Kenosha facility, located at 10375 140th Ave., according to a Dec. 14 WARN notice.
🔒 Husco sued by Canadian manufacturer over alleged contract dispute
Waukesha-based manufacturer Husco International is facing a civil lawsuit filed by Canadian automotive manufacturer Stackpole International following an alleged contract dispute that Stackpole claims has led the company to shut down production at one of its facilities.
🔒 Owners of The Cheel will receive WEDC grant following series...
It hasn’t been an easy journey for Barkha and Jesse Daily as they seek to rebuild their Nepalese restaurant The Cheel in Thiensville, but a Wisconsin Economic Development Corp. grant worth $250,000 will help the cause.
🔒 Cielo appoints new chief revenue officer
Brookfield-based Cielo, a provider of recruitment process outsourcing solutions, has named Myke Hawkins chief revenue officer.
🔒 Milwaukee software company The Way Out raises $400,000 in seed...
Milwaukee-based The Way Out, a company that offers an anti-bias software platform, has raised $400,000 in seed funding.
Klement’s sued by Milwaukee World Festival Inc.
Milwaukee World Festival, Inc. (MWF), the parent company that produces Summerfest each year, has filed a lawsuit against Milwaukee-based Klement’s Sausage Company, Inc. in response to an alleged breach of a sponsorship agreement.
🔒 Sussex-based Color Ink acquires Milwaukee commercial printing company
Sussex-based Color Ink, a company that offers specialized printing services, has acquired Milwaukee-based commercial printer HM Graphics.
🔒 Frontdesk names new CFO
Milwaukee-based Frontdesk, a short-term apartment rental company, has named Will Petter as its new chief financial officer.
