Eric Casey

Eric Casey covers manufacturing and real estate for the Worcester Business Journal. He previously ran Burn After Reading, an online publication focusing on the cannabis industry. He has also formerly had freelance work published in outlets including Worcester Magazine and Different Leaf Magazine. Eric is a graduate of the University of Rhode Island, where he studied history and political science. He grew up in Marlborough and is currently a resident of Worcester.

Arts & Entertainment

🔒Rucker Investments makes first investment in film industry with hockey drama on mental health

“This is our first time entering the film space, but the message resonated deeply with our team,” Jennifer Barys, CFO at Rucker Investments, said.

Government & Politics

Worcester contributes $1.25M to development of 59 affordable housing units

The funding will benefit eight rental and four first-time homeowner opportunities.

Government & Politics

🔒Costco one step closer to opening in Southborough after Town voters approve zoning change

Southborough voters overwhelmingly approved a zoning change at a town meeting on Monday night, opening the door for a potential Costco location.

Real Estate

Parent company of ERA Key Realty Services names new CEO

HUNT Real Estate Corp., the parent company of ERA Key Realty Services in Whitinsville, has named a new CEO.

Government & Politics

Eleven Central Mass. manufacturers granted $1.8M to increase output

The funding was facilitated by Massachusetts Technology Collaborative’s Center for Advanced Manufacturing, part of a wider $4.6-million effort across the state.

Arts & Entertainment

🔒Polar Park fund shortfall expected to exceed $2M by end of fiscal year

The letter said the shortfall was caused by the postponement of construction in the district, which Batista said was the result of an unpredictable market, high construction costs, and high interest rates.

Real Estate

🔒September brings more home sales to Central Massachusetts

Cassidy Norton, associate publisher and media relations director of The Warren Group, said September’s data represents an ongoing shift in the market.

Nonprofits

Esler Family Foundation adds $100K matching donation to United Way’s emergency fund

The United Way of Central Massachusetts’ efforts to establish an emergency fund for the region’s nonprofits have been boosted through an additional $100,000 matching donation from a charity founded by a Sutton couple.

Real Estate

🔒Wood Partners sells Alta on the Row in Worcester for $157M to Morgan Stanley

Alta on the Row, a 370-unit apartment community built in Worcester in 2024, has been sold to...

Education

🔒WPI projects granted $662K through new Mass. AI Hub

Two projects led by Worcester Polytechnic Institute researchers have been awarded a combined $661,662 from the Massachusetts Technology Collaborative.

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