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

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

Marlborough machining firm rebrands

J&J Machine Co. in Marlborough has a new identity.

Economy

Marlborough innovation academy names former Wentworth dean as next head of school

Durga Suresh-Menon will take over leadership of the boarding and day school for grades 7 through 12 effective July 1.

Government & Politics

Inspector general: Cannabis Control Commission initially failed to collect up to $1.73M in fees, as agency staffers lacked supervision

CCC Executive Director Travis Ahern pushed back against the dollar amount named by Jeffrey Shapiro.

Education

Worcester Tech partners with Canal District construction firm to provide job training

Worcester Technical High School has partnered with the construction firm behind one of the key developments in the Canal District: Randolph-based NEI General Contracting.

Government & Politics

Boston Market in Worcester seized by state over taxes as chicken franchise spirals

A Boston Market location on Park Avenue in Worcester has been seized by state officials, the latest issue for both the location and the once-prominent rotisserie chicken franchise.

Energy

North Carolina fiber internet provider expanding into Central Mass., investing $140M in network

Ripple Fiber intends to begin service in mid-2025.

Arts & Entertainment

Worcester talent agency has local client cast in Hollywood version of Stephen King novel

A local actor represented by a Worcester-based talent agency will soon appear on the silver screen alongside big Hollywood stars like Josh Brolin and William H. Macy.

Banking & Finance