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.

Government & Politics

WuXi construction at $300M Worcester facility moving slowly

WuXi has disputed an early WBJ report saying construction at the Worcester site has stopped, although the company declined to provide specifics or give an updated timeline.

Professional Services

Attorney: Landlords hit by Trump’s federal lease cancellations have little legal recourse

Property owners impacted by the federal government’s sudden termination of seven Central Massachusetts leases for facilities used by federal agencies likely have few options for recourse, according to a local real estate attorney.

Government & Politics

Trump Administration cancels leases for 37% of Central Mass. commercial space used by federal agencies

“We’ve been DOGE-ed,” said Christopher Egan, president of Carruth Capital in Westborough, which owns one of the impacted properties.

Real Estate

Site of proposed Worcester daycare sold to developer for $1.4M

A Worcester property, the site of a proposed daycare center and office space, has been sold for $1.4 million.

Hospitality

Former site of Ronnies Seafood and Ice Cream sold for $3M, as Auburn approves plans for car wash

The former site of a Auburn seafood restaurant, which operated for more than six decades, has been purchased for $2.9 million,

Energy

Ameresco purchases Ohio-based smart building firm

ASA Controls was founded in 2003 and has developed a reputation for optimizing functionality and operational efficiency of buildings.

Health Care

Mustang Bio closes Worcester facility, moves HQ to Waltham after reverse stock split

The company will rely on academic partners and future contract manufacturing relationships to support its clinical trials.

Economy

Madigan family adds fourth generation to ownership of Worcester construction firm

Worcester-based construction firm F.W Madigan is now entering its fourth generation of family operation.

Banking & Finance

TJX grows worldwide presence to 5,000+ stores; annual revenues surpass $56B

TJX had a net gain of 131 locations in fiscal 2025, bringing its total number of retail stores to 5,085 across the U.S., Canada, Europe, and Australia.

Banking & Finance