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.
🔒 Frontdesk names new CEO
Milwaukee-based Frontdesk, a short-term apartment rental company, has announced the appointment of Jesse DePinto as the new CEO of the organization.
Snap-on to expand its Milwaukee facility
Kenosha-based Snap-on Inc., a manufacturer of tools and software for professional technicians, is planning a 26,000-square-foot expansion at its Milwaukee facility.
🔒 FaB Wisconsin names new executive director
Milwaukee-based FaB Wisconsin, a food and beverage business network, has promoted Gina Balke to executive director. Balke was previously the organization’s chief operating officer.
Pantherics gets grant to continue developing anti-inflammatory drug
University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee startup Pantherics Inc. has received a $255,841 Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) grant from the National Institutes of Health.
🔒 Marathon Machines launches high tech washer-dryer combo for multi-family buildings
After introducing its flagship product at the start of this year, Milwaukee-based Marathon Machines, Inc. is launching a new model of its combined washing machine and dryer.
Redevelopment project planned for Regency Mall in Racine
The owner of the mostly vacant Regency Mall in Racine recently unveiled a redevelopment plan in hopes of revitalizing the property. That plan proposes a mix of new retail tenants as well as hundreds of new apartments.
🔒 Elevate Inc. moving its Calm Harbor residence to Sheboygan
Jackson-based nonprofit Elevate Inc., an organization dedicated to helping those dealing with mental health and substance abuse issues, has found a new home for its Calm Harbor residence.
🔒 Goodwill donating north side property to Dr. Howard Fuller Collegiate...
Dr. Howard Fuller Collegiate Academy (HFCA) will soon own the building it occupies at 4030 N. 29th St. in Milwaukee. Goodwill Industries of Southeastern Wisconsin, Inc. announced plans this week to donate the property to the public charter school, which is the current tenant of the building.
Women In Business Symposium: How to navigate a pandemic and become...
BizTimes Media’s annual Women In Business Symposium was held at the Brookfield Conference Center Thursday, convening a group of female leaders who shared not only how the COVID-19 pandemic shook up their personal and work lives, but how they are still continuing to move forward from that disruption.
🔒 Milky Way Tech Hub crowdfunding to complete community hub in...
Milky Way Tech Hub founder Nadiyah Johnson and Oby Nwabuzor, founder of real estate development firm Envision Growth, are moving forward with plans to fundraise for a new co-working space and community hub in Milwaukee's Sherman Park neighborhood.
‘Project Pitch It’ to welcome student entrepreneurs for season seven
Project Pitch It is preparing for its seventh season with a new twist.
🔒 Marian plans expansion in Menomonee Falls
Indianapolis-based Marian, Inc., a flexible components manufacturer, is planning a 17,857-square-foot expansion of its Menomonee Falls campus.
