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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.

Business leaders highlight potential financial and workplace culture benefits of employee ownership

In addition to having the ability to make employees feel empowered, there are also financial benefits to starting an employee-owned business or converting an existing business.

Developer scales back proposed Framingham housing project near rail station

Developers behind a proposed 89-unit apartment building in Framingham adjacent to the city’s Commuter Rail station, first proposed in 2023, presented the latest version of their plans.

O’Connor’s temporarily closes to public, as it deals with staffing shortages

A prominent Worcester restaurant has cut back its operations as it deals with staffing shortages and temporarily shifted to an events-only model.

Two Central Mass. manufacturers receive $350K from state to support tech upgrades 

Two manufacturing firms in Central Massachusetts have received a combined $350,000 in grants from the state to support investments in new technology.
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First multi-family development in Templeton in 25 years to break ground in May

The first approved multi-family development in Templeton in a quarter century will break ground in May.

Fitchburg, Worcester developments credited $4M in effort to boost Gateway City housing stock

Three housing developments in the downtown areas of two Gateway Cities in Central Massachusetts have received a combined $3.8 million in tax credits.

State launches survey as part of efforts to respond to tariffs

The Gov. Maura Healey Administration has launched a survey for business owners to gauge current or anticipated impacts caused by new tariffs.

Boston Marathon organizer completes renovation of historic Hopkinton house near start line

“We are grateful to Gorman Richardson Lewis Architects for their partnership with this renovation project at our One Ash Street office,” Jack Fleming, president and CEO of the Boston Athletic Association, said.
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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. 

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.
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