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.

Health Care

Reliant Foundation grants $850K to 54 Central Mass. nonprofits

Dozens of Central Massachusetts nonprofits have received funds ranging from $5,000 to $30,000, as part of the Worcester-based Reliant Foundation’s 2023 community grants.

Economy

Central Mass. business confidence rises, although outlook remains pessimistic

The Central Massachusetts Business Confidence Index rose from 45.7 to 49.6 in November, as statewide data showed a slight decrease.

Arts & Entertainment

Following fatal 2019 crash, Collings Foundation permanently grounds aircraft collection

The Collings Foundation, a nonprofit educational foundation based in Stow, has decided to ground all of its aircraft and put them on static display at its American Heritage Museum.

Manufacturing

Worcester property containing car dealership, offices, retail sold for $1.25M

A property located on Main Street in Worcester has been sold for $1.25 million.

Arts & Entertainment

Boston Globe: Worcester Red Sox sold to NYC corporation

Diamond Baseball Holdings, a corporation that owns more than 20 minor league baseball teams across the United States, has reached an agreement to purchase the Worcester Red Sox, according to reporting by the Boston Globe

Real Estate

Following auction, former Becker College house sold for $230K

The sale of the 1812 House, a former Becker College property located at 981 Main St. in Leicester, has been finalized.

Education

Fitchburg State to offer 1st construction management grad program in Mass.

Fitchburg State University will launch a new, fully online construction management graduate program seeking to address disparities between the demand in project management professionals and the lack of available talent.

Energy

Ameresco-backed venture to build power project for military ocean facility in California

A joint venture including Framingham clean energy firm Ameresco has been awarded a contract to construct a backup power generation plant and underground transmission lines at a major military site in California.

Banking & Finance