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

George’s Coney Island working to restore historic neon sign

The 85-year-old neon sign atop George’s Coney Island in Worcester will soon glow with renewed vigor.

Best of Business 2025: Best Multimedia

Six companies took away hardware in the Best Multimedia supercategory, including a few firms that are no strangers to the Best of Business awards.

Best of Business 2025: Best Office Services

Looking for a real estate broker, cleaner, or plumber for your business? These companies were named the best at providing office services.

Best of Business 2025: Best Events & Venues

Business and organizations who create meaningful in-person experiences are the focus of the Events & Venues supercategory.

Hospitality

Cold Stone Creamery, Planet Smoothie, and Wetzel’s Pretzel coming to Worcester’s Main Street

Founded in 1994 in California, this will be the only Wetzel's Pretzel franchise location in Central Massachusetts when opened.

Government & Politics

Three firms with 5,400+ Central Mass. apartments facing DOJ lawsuit over rent-fixing scheme

Some of the largest and most prominent Central Massachusetts apartment communities are managed by firms accused by the federal government of participating in a rent-fixing scheme.

Real Estate

Two Acton apartment complexes sold for $13M to Needham property management firm

RCMA Properties, a Needham family-owned property management firm, is now the owner of six Acton apartment buildings.

Arts & Entertainment

Recording studio, with client list including Matthew McConaughey and Wyclef Jean, moving to Millbury

A professional recording studio, which has done work with major Hollywood stars and productions, is establishing its headquarters in Millbury.

Life Sciences

Report: State’s biopharma industry see signs of a rebound as Central Mass. companies received $249M in venture capital in 2024

This increase in funding is the first year-over-year increase since the COVID-19 pandemic.

Government & Politics

Price Chopper in Worcester to close, second major grocery chain to close in city in three months

“After a thorough and thoughtful review, we determined that closing this location was necessary to align our resources with the needs of the broader market,” Blaine Bringhurst, president of Market 32/Price Chopper, said.

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