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 Healics to cease operations, lay off workforce
Healics Wellness, Inc., a health and wellness company offering professional health coaching, employee wellness programs, biometric screenings, employer clinics, and more, will cease operations on Jan. 3, 2023.
🔒 Krones acquires Kenosha County specialty equipment manufacturer
Franklin-based Krones Inc., a subsidiary of Germany-based integrated packaging and bottling line system manufacturer Krones AG, has acquired a majority stake of Salem Lakes-based R+D Custom Automation LLC.
🔒 5 Minutes With: Michael Barstow
Omaha, Nebraska-based ACX Cinemas recently announced plans to move into the former iPic Entertainment movie theater, bowling alley and restaurant space at Bayshore shopping...
Common Council approves final funding piece for South Shore Cruise Dock...
The redevelopment of Port Milwaukee’s South Shore Cruise Dock is now scheduled to begin next spring after the city’s Common Council approved the remaining $2 million needed to start the project.
🔒 ABC Supply subsidiary acquires New England building materials supplier
Chicago-based L&W Supply Corp., a wholly owned subsidiary of Beloit-based ABC Supply Co., has acquired Tyngsboro, Massachusetts-based Dana Wallboard Supply, Inc.
Chicago-based Gemma Foods to open restaurant at Pilot Project Milwaukee
Pilot Project Brewing has named the company opening a restaurant within Milwaukee Brewing Company's old 9th Street facility in downtown Milwaukee.
🔒 Southeastern Wisconsin organizations get nearly $5 million in Medicaid grants
Several southeastern Wisconsin businesses and organizations have been named recipients of Medicaid home and community-based services (HCBS) grants.
🔒 Former Port Milwaukee director named U.S. Seaway administrator
Adam Tindall-Schlicht, the former director of Port Milwaukee, has been appointed by President Joe Biden to the role of administrator of the Great Lakes St. Lawrence Seaway Development Corporation (GLSLSDC).
Winners named for the 2022 BizTimes Nonprofit Excellence Awards
About 500 people gathered at the Italian Community Center in Milwaukee Friday to celebrate the philanthropic endeavors of local nonprofits, businesses and individuals during BizTimes Media’s 2022 Nonprofit Excellence Awards.
🔒 Report says net zero emissions are possible in Wisconsin by...
A new report says that with aggressive action across all of Wisconsin’s sectors, net-zero emissions could be possible by 2050.
Report: Biohealth industry had $32 billion impact on Wisconsin’s economy in...
BioForward Wisconsin’s 2022 Industry Landscape and Economic Impact Report shows the state’s biohealth sector is growing, providing continued economic benefits during a time of uncertainty for most businesses.
🔒 ABC Supply expands into Canada with acquisition of building materials...
Beloit-based ABC Supply Co., Inc., a wholesale distributor of roofing supplies, siding, windows, and other building products, has made its first venture outside of the United States through the acquisition of the Monarch Group of Companies.
