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.

Real Estate

After renovations, Worcester developer flips Framingham complex with $7.5M sale

Ermani said he made significant improvements to the property and is selling it to focus more on the Greater Worcester market.

Arts & Entertainment

Fitchburg sports complex hosts debut of new type of basketball game

More than 133 years after the first-ever basketball game was played in Massachusetts, Game On Sports & Performance Center in Fitchburg was the site of the debut of a new spin on the game.

Arts & Entertainment

Worcester Art Museum, Seven Hills collaborate on exhibit for artists with disabilities

The gallery is free and open to the public from 10 a.m to 4 p.m. Wednesdays through Sundays in WAM’s Higgins Education Wing.

Banking & Finance

🔒Brewin’ up a business: The growing community gathering place off Worcester’s June Street

It’s not hard to find a cup of coffee in Worcester, but Cordella's coffee shop aims to offer more than that.

Banking & Finance

Clinton Savings Bank receives SBA express lending authority

Clinton Savings Bank officials is now eligible to offer up to $500,000 in U.S. Small Business Administration loans without having to wait for SBA review.

Education

College presidents call Worcester endowment tax proposal short-sighted and ill-timed

Presidents of five Worcester colleges and universities are pushing back against the non-binding ballot initiative asking voters if college endowments should be subject to a 0.5% tax.

Hospitality

American Airlines restarts Philadelphia service to Worcester, replacing NYC nonstop

American Airlines will once again be offering daily flights to Philadelphia from Worcester Regional Airport starting July 5.

Banking & Finance

Bay State Bank to work with state treasurer’s office to launch small business workshops

Worcester-based Bay State Bank has partnered with State Treasurer Deborah Goldberg to hold two virtual workshops seeking to help the state’s entrepreneurs.

Hospitality

New social equity cannabis delivery service launches in Worcester

Just in time for 4/20, an unofficial holiday celebrating cannabis, a new marijuana delivery service is launching from a Worcester-based facility.

Diversity & Inclusion

QCC union votes no confidence in President Pedraja following staff terminations

Following the no-confidence vote, union members are now engaging in a practice of work-to-rule, where they only adhere to the minimum requirements of their contracts.

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