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.

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

Dentists buy location of practice in Natick for $2.89M

For $2.89 million, two Natick dentists have purchased the building their practice operates in.

Health Care

Owner of Worcester mental health clinic buys Lake Ave. office building for $925K

An office building on Lake Avenue in Worcester has been sold to the owner of a mental health private practice for $925,000.

Banking & Finance

Worcester’s new innovation hub inks partnership with RI entrepreneurship center

Auxilium, a new Worcester-based innovation studio and accelerator opened in January, is partnering with fellow startup center RIHub.

Arts & Entertainment

🔒Stepping up to the plate: Brooke Cooper’s climb through the WooSox depth chart has made her the first woman GM in franchise history

When her first application for an internship with the PawSox resulted in rejection, Cooper was undeterred. Nine years later, she's the WooSox's general manager.

Real Estate