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.

2025 Power 100: Ken Winterhalter

The first CEO of Seaman Paper who is not part of the company’s founding family, Winterhalter has helped ensure the 79-year-old paper manufacturer remains on the cutting edge.

Government & Politics

State commits $25M to Worcester Auditorium redevelopment

Redevelopment of the 2,000-seat, 165,000-square foot venue is being led by the Boston-based Architectural Heritage Foundation.

Real Estate

Vernon Medical Center building in Worcester sold for $1.3M

A medical office building on Worcester’s Vernon Street has been sold to a local real estate investment firm.

Real Estate

After $14.5M plaza purchase, Ocean State Job Lot opens in former Big Lots location

The retailer’s purchase of the plaza came after the closure of a Big Lots location at the site.

Education

Clark School of Business, WBJ launch Women’s Executive Academy

The School of Business at Clark University in Worcester, in partnership with Worcester Business Journal, has launched a training academy to help emerging women leaders develop new skills and advance their careers.

Real Estate

Leominster Plaza featuring urgent care clinic sold for $7.2M

Leominster Plaza, a 20,279-square-foot retail center anchored by an urgent care clinic, has been sold for $7.2 million to a Charlton-based firm.

Government & Politics

Leominster Champion newspaper shut down in July

A statement by CherryRoad published on the paper’s website said the Champion suffered financial losses in every month it operated since it was acquired.

Hospitality

New Brazilian pizza restaurant opening in Worcester on Tuesday

Bella Pizzeria, which has an existing location in Milford, will serve items including pizza, burgers, and esfihas, which are small pies containing either savory or sweet fillings.

Banking & Finance

NY investment firm acquires majority stake in Worcester’s Greenwood Industries

The transaction also saw DPC purchase a majority stake of Greenwood-affiliated general contractor TWC Phoenix in Boston.

Banking & Finance

After state seizure and equipment auction, operator of Boston Market in Worcester vows to re-open

The operator of a Boston Market location in Worcester has vowed to reopen the store under a new concept after an auction where he successfully bid for much of the seized equipment.

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