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.
Miller Brewing gets into the holiday spirit with its new Christmas...
A new invention from Miller Brewing Company offers beer lovers a unique way to celebrate the holiday season while keeping a healthy supply of Miller Lite on hand – directly from their Christmas tree.
🔒 Logistics company OEC Group opens Milwaukee-area location
Taipei, Taiwan-based OEC Group, a freight forwarding company, has entered the Milwaukee-area market with the opening of a new office in Brookfield at 250 N. Sunnyslope Road.
Port Washington gets state grant to help with Inventors Brewpub expansion...
Port Washington’s Inventors Brewpub is getting a $250,000 boost for its expansion project in the form of a state grant.
🔒 Sale of InSinkErator closes
After Benton Harbor, Michigan-based Whirlpool Corp. announced its plans to acquire Mount Pleasant-based manufacturer InSinkErator in August, the $3 billion deal has officially closed.
Hunger Task Force files civil rights complaint following Coggs Center closure
On Monday, the Coggs Center closed the doors to its Vliet Street offices and individuals looking for MiLES services will now need to travel to another part of the city. DHS has constructed a new state office building located eight miles north of the Coggs Center at 6055 N. 64th St.
Octane Coffee breaks ground at first location, in Pewaukee
After a series of setbacks including site permitting issues, construction costs, and labor shortages, Octane Coffee has finally broken ground at its first Pewaukee location.
🔒 Wipfli acquires Kentucky-based business consulting firm
Wauwatosa-based accounting and advisory firm Wipfli announced this week it has entered into an agreement to acquire Louisville, Kentucky-based Oliver Group. The Oliver Group provides clients with business consulting and services.
🔒 Ingeteam shares growth plans during visit from local, federal officials
Spanish company Ingeteam, a manufacturer specializing in energy conversion, could soon surpass its original goal of having 275 employees at its Milwaukee facility.
🔒 Advocate Aurora patients seeking more than $5 million following data...
Patients of Advocate Aurora Health have filed a class action complaint against the organization, seeking financial relief following a data breach earlier this month that exposed sensitive information related to approximately 3 million people in both Wisconsin and Illinois. The complaint states those affected by the breach are seeking more than $5 million in damages.
🔒 GenoPalate raises $5.6 million to expand product offerings
GenoPalate, Inc., a nutritional genomics company, has raised $5.6 million during the initial phase of its $10.6 million equity financing round.
🔒 Wisconsin manufacturers lean on 3D printing as supply chain woes...
Somerville, Massachusetts-based Formlabs, a 3D printing technology developer and manufacturer, opened a new regional headquarters in Milwaukee’s Third Ward last month.
The Milwaukee office, located...
🔒 Rev Up: SharkCrates’ collapsible shipping crates bring a new level...
Milwaukee-based SharkCrates, a packaging and containers manufacturer, has brought to market a new shipping solution that can not only save businesses space, but also...
