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.

Banking & Finance

Greater Worcester Community Foundation to distribute $2.3M for arts & culture

“Each of these investments underscores the power of collaboration and the arts in shaping a vibrant and inclusive community,” Pete Dunn, president & CEO of Greater Worcester Community Foundation, said.

Real Estate

Worcester development firm buys four Park Ave. properties for $3M

JAE WOR plans to convert the 6,170-square-foot building at 226 Park Ave. being utilized as an office space back into a residential building.

Economy

Leominster manufacturer taps former Garelick Farms plant manager as new director of operations

Littlefield was formerly was plant manager at New Jersey-based Sunny Delight Beverages and Franklin-based Garelick Farms.

Real Estate

BJ’s Wholesale set to open 250th club location and Ohio distribution center

BJ’s Wholesale will open its 250th club when a new location opens in Louisville, Kentucky on Friday.

Arts & Entertainment

Old Maynard fire station to be converted into antique automobile museum, apartments

MacDonald Development of Maynard purchased the former firehouse at 1 Summer St. for $100,001 in a deal finalized on Thursday.

Economy

Coworking space opens in Worcester’s Trolley Yard Plaza

Featuring three conference rooms and 75 private offices, the site is located on the second floor of a building in the plaza.

Arts & Entertainment

Developer pitches nine-hole golf course for Framingham business park

Speaking at the Jan. 16 hearing, WedgeLinks CEO and Framingham native Michael Mahoney said the course looks to capitalize on the renewed interest in golf spawned by golf simulators and high-tech driving ranges like Topgolf.

Government & Politics