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.

Education

Worcester startup hub partners with QCC to create student entrepreneurship center

Quinsigamond Community College in Worcester is partnering with the city’s new entrepreneurship hub to support the business aspirations of its students.

Economy

Hanover Insurance promotes Holy Cross alumnus to new executive role

The Hanover Insurance Group has promoted Richard Lavey to the newly created role of chief operating officer.Lavey,...

Arts & Entertainment

🔒Power play: Youth hockey has become big business in Central Mass., even as programs focused on fun lose ground to more competitive teams

Factoring in more expensive travel teams, along with the revenue generated from equipment purchases, ice rentals, and the lodging costs and other expenses related to tournaments, it’s safe to say youth hockey has an outsized influence on the Central Massachusetts economy.

Manufacturing awards: With opening of Devens plant, Electric Hydrogen in prime position to kick off green revolution

If green hydrogen does indeed take the world by storm and help turn the tide against climate change, Devens-based Electric Hydrogen likely will be among the leaders of that charge.

Manufacturing awards: Biagioni is creating a future for employees

“It's really about creating that opportunity for the next generation,” Biagioni said.

Manufacturing awards: Seaman Paper is bringing global industries into a more sustainable future

Flexibility is a key to success in business. Perhaps one of the best examples of this in action in the Central Massachusetts business scene is Seaman Paper Co.

Arts & Entertainment

Proposed $40M horse-racing facility in Leominster faces pushback from residents

A proposal to build a horse racing track and sports gambling bar at the site of a former Leominster landfill is receiving pushback from local residents.

Education

Fifteen college entrepreneurs set to face off in WooTank startup pitch competition

Students from four Central Massachusetts colleges are set to compete in the second annual WooTank Intercollegiate Showdown on Tuesday.

Arts & Entertainment

Study: DCU Center creates $46.2M in annual economic impact

The study found the 14,000-seat arena and attached convention center has generated an average of $27.6 million in annual direct spending and $18.6 million in annual indirect and induced spending.

Manufacturing