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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.
Life Sciences

As customer demand rises, WuXi to increase Worcester manufacturing capacity 50%

WuXi Biologics plans to increase its manufacturing capacity in Worcester by 50%. 
Hospitality

Redemption Rock to provide house beer for The Fix Burger Bar locations

The beer, a pilsner with an 4.4% ABV called Grass Fed, will exclusively be available at Fix locations.
Economy

Central Mass. business confidence rises to neutral territory as 2024 brings hopes of slowed inflation

The Central Massachusetts Business Confidence Index rose slightly from 49.6 to 50 in December, indicating local companies have mixed views regarding prospective business conditions as they head into the new year.
Arts & Entertainment

🔒No path toward goal: Two years before soccer fever grips America again, Central Mass. appears to be missing out

Since 2018, professional men’s or women’s soccer teams have been announced or launched in Boston, Hartford, Pawtucket, and Portland, while New England’s second-largest city has been sitting on the proverbial sidelines.
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Professional Services

The Hanover appoints new president of technology and life sciences

The Hanover Insurance Group has named Mina Rona as its president of technology and life sciences.
Health Care

UMass Chan granted $93K to implement oral health program for people with substance-use issues

After receiving a $93,071 grant from a Boston-based nonprofit, UMass Chan Medical School will be launching a new oral health intervention pilot program aimed to assist people experiencing substance-use disorder.
Banking & Finance

North Central chamber provides $216K for new Winchendon community hub

The North Central Massachusetts Chamber of Commerce will provide the Winchendon Community Action Committee with a $216,000 loan to create a new facility known as the Winchendon Works Community Hub.
Banking & Finance

Shrewsbury apartment project receives $49M in MassHousing financing, low-income tax credits

MassHousing will provide approximately $21 million in financing to support the development of The Pointe at Hill Farms, a new 93-unit apartment complex in Shrewsbury
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Technology

Southborough IT firm collaborates with Amazon to open generative AI labs

Virtusa has signed a multi-year collaboration agreement with Seattle-based Amazon Web Services to allow Virtusa to open four artificial intelligence and data labs. 
Real Estate

Massachusetts again ranked 7th in most moved-out-of states

Of those leaving Massachusetts, 75.3% have annual incomes more than $100,000, but 77.1% of inbound residents also fell in this income range. 
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