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

Judge: Trump Administration can’t close Job Corps in Grafton, Devens until lawsuit is resolved

In his order, Carter outlined the difficult life circumstances many Job Corps students are attempting to overcome as they work to gain skills in industries like construction and manufacturing.

Banking & Finance

Greater Good sold to owner of Harpoon, Wachusett craft beer brands

The acquisition sees Greater Good become part of Barrel One Collective, a company with brands including Harpoon Brewery and Wachusett Brewing.

Banking & Finance

Cliff Rucker’s new Worcester startup hub names first cohort

Worcester’s latest organization working toward making the city a top startup hub has named its first cohort of entrepreneurs.

Banking & Finance

Ashland industrial campus sold for $27.9M to Boston investment firm

Rhino Capital Advisors of Boston is the new owner of an industrial campus in Ashland, following a $27.87-million acquisition.

Banking & Finance

M&T Bank leases former Berkshire Bank location in Marlborough

Buffalo-based M&T Bank has leased a former Berkshire Bank location on Maple Street in Marlborough.

Life Sciences

Biomanufacturer breaks ground on $50M expansions in Devens, after naming site its HQ

The firm is expanding its facility in Devens after designating the site as the company’s headquarters in March.

Hospitality

Flying Rhino closes; location taken over by long-time Worcester restaurateurs

“Sending out BIG thank yous to everyone who has been part of the Flying Rhino Café journey,” the Facebook post from Flying Rhino reads.

Economy

McGovern to Trump: ‘Keep your goddamn hands off of Job Corps’

McGovern, appearing alongside Congresswoman Lori Trahan and graduates of the Devens center, spoke outside the facility one day after a federal judge extended a temporary restraining order blocking the closures for another week.

Banking & Finance

New Hampshire firm looking to purchase public water supply company for Millbury, Oxford as part of wider $100M deal

Aquarion’s operations in Massachusetts distribute water to about 12,000 customers.

Energy

Army partnering with Framingham energy firm to examine use of 3D printing in energy infrastructure upgrades

“Partnering with the U.S. Army as they push the envelope on sustainable innovation is inspiring,” Nicole Bulgarino, president of federal solutions and utility infrastructure at Ameresco, said.

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