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.
🔒 StartingBlock Madison names new executive director
StartingBlock Madison, the state’s largest community of entrepreneurs, startups, investors, accelerators and entrepreneur support organizations, has named Scott Mosley executive director.
🔒 The Interview: Adam Tindall-Schlicht
Former Port Milwaukee director Adam Tindall-Schlicht led a transformative chapter in the port’s long history. He recently left that job to take a new...
🔒 Jump Start: Wellacy Health seeks to improve health care outcomes...
Across the United States, racial and ethnic minority groups often experience higher rates of poor health and chronic conditions. This stems, in part, from...
🔒 Milwaukee-based Geno.Me hires its first CTO
Milwaukee-based biotech startup Geno.Me has hired its first chief technical officer with the addition of Shawn Belling.
Milwaukee’s Downtown Plan 2040 will emphasize pedestrian safety, green infrastructure
As Milwaukee officials work to reimagine the downtown area, they’ve released new details that could be included as part of a forthcoming downtown plan.
Milwaukee Tool buys parcel of land across the street from Brookfield...
Brookfield-based manufacturer Milwaukee Tool has purchased a parcel of land directly across the street from the main campus of its headquarters at 13135 W. Lisbon Road.
🔒 Menomonee Falls-based Vortakt Barrel Works invests $1.5 million in facility
Menomonee Falls-based gun barrel manufacturer Vortakt Barrel Works is nearing the end of a $1.5 million improvement project at its Shawn Circle facility.
🔒 Geno.Me focused on growing client base as company nears close...
Milwaukee-based biotech startup Geno.Me is focused on expanding its client base and boosting sales as it nears the close of its seed two funding...
🔒 Menomonee Falls-based Glenroy names new president and CEO
Menomonee Falls-based flexible packaging manufacturer Glenroy Inc. has named David Corsaut as president and chief executive officer.
He replaces Tom Danneker, who previously held the...
🔒 WEM Automation acquired by Montreal software development company
New Berlin-based WEM Automation LLC, a supplier of control systems for the animal feed and asphalt industries, has been acquired by Montreal, Quebec-based Valstone...
🔒 Generac facing securities lawsuit following alleged sale of defective solar...
Town of Genesee-based Generac Holdings Inc. is facing a new lawsuit related to the alleged sale of a defective component found within the company’s...
Milwaukee-based CareDirect names new CEO
Milwaukee-based CareDirect, a provider of medication management and compliance solutions for ambulatory surgery centers, has named Dr. Alex Yampolsky, PharmD, chief executive officer of the...
