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.

Economy

Central Mass. businesses granted $4M to train 2,500+ workers

Governor Maura Healey’s Administration issued $19 million this year in funding from the state’s Workforce Training Funding Program through October, a number including more than $3.9 million in support of training for 2,500+ jobs in Central Massachusetts.

Economy

🔒Act now, before it’s too late: Worcester small business owners are ringing alarm bells over high costs and lower consumer spending

While corporate profits have surged to near record levels, operators of prominent small businesses in Worcester have not seen the same growth.

Education

Former site of St. Casimir’s School sold by Diocese of Worcester for $1.1M

A former school building located at 22 Waverly St. in Worcester has been sold by the Roman Catholic Diocese of Worcester to an Auburn-based corporation for $1.1 million.

Health Care

Alzheon bolsters executive staff in preparation for launch of new Alzheimer’s drug

Alzheon, a Framingham-based biopharmaceutical company, has promoted Glenn Pauly to chief commercial officer and appointed two new vice presidents.

Arts & Entertainment

Former WooSox executive named chief of staff for new Boston women’s pro soccer team

Kim Miner, the former executive vice president and general counsel for the Worcester Red Sox, has been hired as the chief of staff for Boston Unity Soccer Partners.

Economy

Waters Corp. opens $16M facility in India’s tech hub, joining Facebook and Google

Waters Corp., a Milford-based manufacturer of scientific equipment, has opened a new global capacity center in Bengaluru, India, one of the company’s rapidly growing markets.

Government & Politics

Campaign to eliminate separate minimum wage for restaurant workers reaches ballot

The One Fair Wage Campaign have reached the signature threshold needed to have the measure placed on the 2024 ballot.

Education

Nonprofit to open Worcester school for high school-aged students with autism

The Center for Applied Behavioral Instruction will open a transitional school in a former Clark University building located at 80 William St. in Worcester.

Arts & Entertainment

Massachusetts Pirates football team’s move to Lowell official, 2024 scheduled released

The Massachusetts Pirates have made their move to Lowell’s Tsongas Center official and are now selling home game tickets for next season.

Real Estate

Marlborough apartment complex sold for $74M to Boston-based real estate firm

Talia Apartments, a luxury residential complex in Marlborough with 225 units, has been sold to a Boston-based corporation for $74 million.

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