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

Waters to buy multinational firm’s bioscience division for $17.5B

The deal, announced in a Monday press release, seeks to accelerate Waters’ expansion into high-growth markets and deliver cost and revenue synergies.

Banking & Finance

Worcester trade show exhibit company expands with acquisition of Texas firm

The integration of MYDISPLAYSOURCE will bring aboard the firm’s clients in the technology and security sectors and provide expanded resources to BlueHive.

Banking & Finance

Avidia Bank completes $192M offering in effort to go public on New York Stock Exchange

The offering came as part of Avidia Bank’s efforts to go public, which it began in March with a filing to the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission.

Banking & Finance

Westborough firm purchases Milford nursing facility for $6.8M

A Westborough firm operating four nursing homes in Massachusetts has purchased a 135-bed facility in Milford for $6.75 million.

Life Sciences

AbbVie expanding Worcester presence with new warehouse, office building

The project will involve other site improvements, including the construction of outdoor patios, landscape improvements. A portion of Research Drive will be relocated to segregate pedestrian and truck traffic.

Hospitality

Gardner cannabis firm seeks to take over Worcester dispensary vacated after death of Holyoke worker

Joint Operations, a cannabis company with a location in Gardner, is seeking to take over the retail location in the Green Island neighborhood.

Real Estate

Five residential Northbridge properties bought by Uxbridge firm for $3M

Five multifamily residences constructed over a century ago in Northbridge have been purchased for a combined $3 million.

Hospitality

Former B.T.’s location in Worcester to become sister restaurant of popular healthy eatery

Nashville hot chicken is a spicy version of fried chicken often served over bread with pickles. First created in the 1930s, the style of chicken has exploded in popularity over the last decade.

Arts & Entertainment

Mechanics Hall taps former Hanover Theatre executive as new executive director

Montaner helped The Hanover Theatre open in 2008 following the $32-million renovation, which brought the theater space back to life.

Real Estate

Last undeveloped CitySquare property purchased for $4.2M by Ohio firm

One of Downtown Worcester’s most prominent undeveloped properties is under new ownership, after being purchased for $4.2 million by a firm based in Ohio.

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