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.

Banking & Finance

Virtusa acquires New Hampshire firm to enhance AI capabilities

"Joining Virtusa allows us to leverage our telecommunications expertise with global delivery capability and reach a broader base of clients in the communications industry," Sincera CEO Sanjay Jain said.

Economy

Peak homebuying season brings more sales, higher prices to Central Mass.

The Central Massachusetts market for single-family homes is heating up, as June saw an increase in both total sales and median prices.

Hospitality

Marriott hotel in Milford sold for $6.8M

Fairfield is Marriott’s value-focused brand, with fewer amenities and more affordable rooms than more premium Marriott brands, including Westin and Renaissance Hotels.

Hospitality

International market opening on Worcester’s Pleasant Street

Joining another Seabra Foods store in Framingham, this will be the firm’s second Central Massachusetts location. Seabra has additional Massachusetts locations in Attleboro and Fall River, part of an 18-store portfolio with locations in New Jersey and Florida.

Economy

New operator of D’Errico’s location buys Worcester building for $1.2M

Vitória has 15 locations in total across Massachusetts, according to Google Maps listings. The company has been expanding since it took over operation of D’Errico’s, opening a Burlington location earlier in 2025.

Banking & Finance

Worcester native takes over leadership role at Webster Five

Brian Westerlind has taken on the role of leading Webster Five bank, following the July 1 retirement of President & CEO Don Doyle.

Banking & Finance

With Rhode Island acquisition, Aubuchon hardware now in every New England state

Westminster-based hardware store firm W.E. Aubuchon Co. will soon have its first presence in the Ocean State, following the acquisition of an Ace Hardware store in the village of Wyoming, Rhode Island.

Economy

Longtime Cognex CEO retires, president takes over

Natick machine vision firm Cognex has named a new CEO and president, following the retirement of the $915-million public company’s longtime leader, Robert Willett.

Energy

Westborough firm lands part of $3B U.S. Army energy savings contract in Alabama

The contract, worth $3 billion and shared among 18 contractors, will see NORESCO assist with energy- and utility-related infrastructure improvements.

Arts & Entertainment

DCU Center completes $2.2M sound system upgrade with help of local firms

In the years after the DCU first opened in 1982, the venue attracted a number of high-profile acts who sought out the venue as a better alternative to the since-demolished Boston Garden.

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