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.

Education

Worcester Academy sells alumni house for $900K

Worcester Academy has sold a building formerly used as the school’s alumni offices for $900,000 to a Boston-based corporation.

News

DCU Center management company to be sold to Yankees-Cowboys venture

Legends Hospitality plans to purchase ASM Global, the company operating Worcester’s DCU Center.

Government & Politics

After fiery debate, Cannabis Commission decides not to replace acting board leader

The Massachusetts Cannabis Control Commission moved to re-appoint Ava Callender Concepcion as the agency’s active chair after a lengthy hour-and-a-half debate Thursday morning that initially sought to replace Concepcion as acting chair amid the uncertainty following the removal of Shannon O’Brien as leader of the CCC board.

Nonprofits

Veterans Inc. wins military hiring award from U.S. Department of Labor

Veterans Inc., a nonprofit organization based in Worcester, has been awarded a platinum level HIRE Vets Medallion Award from the U.S. Department of Labor for its support in recruiting, employing, and retaining military veteran employees.

News

Registration open for virtual WBJ Business Exit Strategy Forum

The Worcester Business Journal will host a virtual Business Exit Strategy Forum on Wednesday, designed to help companies plan for the future and possible ownership transitions.

Professional Services

Shrewsbury company fined $45K for asbestos violation

Flynn Plumbing & Heating, a Shrewsbury-based plumbing and heating company, has been fined $45,200 by the Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection.

Banking & Finance