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.

Arts & Entertainment

Men’s pre-professional soccer team launching in Worcester, roster to include Holy Cross athletes

New England Futbol Club, a Mendon-based soccer organization, is launching a men’s soccer team starting play this spring.

Manufacturing

Aspen Aerogels axes plans for Georgia electric-vehicle part manufacturing plant

Anticipating a change in the demand for electric vehicles, Aspen Aerogels has cancelled its efforts to construct a manufacturing facility in Georgia.

Energy

Commonwealth Fusion inks nuclear tech deal with Tennessee firm

The agreement will allow Type One Energy to access demonstrated technologies while expanding the market for CFS’ magnet business.

Hospitality

Boston pizza and ice cream eatery to open 2nd location in historic Marlborough building

Picco, a restaurant based in Boston’s South End serving pizza and ice cream, is set to open a second location in the historic Peoples Savings Bank building in Downtown Marlborough.

Economy

UMass economist: State has recovered from COVID, but federal research funding cuts could be catastrophic

Speaking at a WBJ event on Tuesday, Melnik said proposed cuts could have a significant negative impact on the state.

Real Estate

Developer pitches 11-story, mixed-use building for Downtown Worcester

A Springfield-based developer is proposing an 11-story building for the site of a Downtown Worcester parking lot, featuring 139 residential units.

Economy

Quebec real estate firm enters U.S. retail market with $16M buy of Stow shopping plaza

Brasswater, a real estate development firm based in Westmount, Quebec, has entered the American retail real estate market with the purchase of the Stow Shopping Center for $16 million.

Health Care