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.

Professional Services

MassLive relocating Worcester office to Venture X coworking space

MassLive had occupied 3,825 square feet of space at 10 Mechanic St., a building which also serves as the Central Massachusetts location for the state’s Office of the Attorney General.

Government & Politics

State chooses Marlborough over Worcester for site of crime lab

An office park in Marlborough has been chosen as the future site of a state police crime lab, dealing a blow to Worcester’s attempt to find a use for parcels near the Polar Park baseball stadium.

Economy

Clark University student workers strike, as they attempt to form a union

At least eight Worcester elected officials have shown support for undergraduate workers' efforts to have the university sign a neutrality card check agreement giving the workers the ability to form a union.

Education

Two Central Mass. climate tech companies and researchers awarded $425K

The Massachusetts Clean Energy Center has awarded $425,000 to two Central Massachusetts businesses.

Education

Student entrepreneurs received startup advice, funding at Marlborough summit

The entrepreneurs of tomorrow had a chance to hear from experts in the field and compete for $1,000 in funding for their own startup ideas in a student-led conference.

Banking & Finance

Hopkinton animal shelter raises $5M as Town signs off on new facility

The $5 million raised is a milestone toward the overall goal of $6.5 million. These funds will allow the nonprofit to expand from its current 2,480-square-foot shelter into a 8,200-square-foot modern shelter.

Economy

The Channel Co. takes direct control of Australian and NZ operations, names new editor

The Channel Co. has named former Gizmodo Australia Managing Editor Athina Mallis as CRN Australia’s editor.

Economy

Downtown Natick HR firm buys headquarters for $5.3M

A downtown Natick firm, which uses technology to help firms improve their employee benefits and HR compliance, has purchased the site of its headquarters for $5.3 million.

Economy