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

CCC suspends whistleblower who brought attention to cannabis agency’s dysfunction

Dube, featured in a WBJ investigation detailing dysfunction and toxicity at the CCC, has been suspended.

Economy

TJX expands Framingham presence by purchasing two office buildings for $24.3M

Framingham-based retail parent TJX Cos. has purchased two office parcels on Framingham’s Speen Street for $24.3 million.

Arts & Entertainment

🔒Passing the torch: With two new leaders, Fitchburg’s decades-long downtown revitalization enters its next phase

Fitchburg began its first intentional effort to revitalize its core back in 2001.

Arts & Entertainment

🔒Press start: Central Mass. bar arcades look to cash in on nostalgia

Despite featuring technology that might be considered ancient by someone just coming of drinking age, nostalgia and curiosity for the seemingly simpler times of the late 20th century are a major driving force behind bar arcade’s popularity, according to current and prospective owners.

Hospitality

Pho Sure announces opening date for new Shrewsbury Street location

Pho Sure will move to the former location of The Wexford House restaurant at 503 Shrewsbury St., with its last day of operation in Shrewsbury slated for Sunday.

Real Estate

Cliff Rucker, owner of Worcester Railers, launches Central Mass. entrepreneurship hub

The hub will include an innovation studio offering a 12-month residency and a three-month accelerator program.

Economy

Devens CEO tells World Economic Forum fusion technology will change energy as we know it

Speaking at the global summit, which attracts some of the world’s most prominent leaders, Commonwealth Fusion Systems CEO Bob Mumgaard outlined the promise of fusion energy technology.

Banking & Finance

Cornerstone Bank opening Tatnuck Square location this spring

The former Santander Bank branch at 1125 Pleasant St. will include a drive-up video teller and ATM.

Government & Politics

Worcester County confirms its status as the Mass. cannabis capital, paces state with $339M in sales for 2024

Worcester County led Massachusetts counties in cannabis sales in 2024, as the state’s legal marijuana industry brought in a total of more than $1.64 billion.

Real Estate