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.

Education

Holy Cross partners with Polar Park district developer to redevelop former Rotmans furniture site

Madison Properties, the Boston-based developer facing criticism from the City of Worcester for a lack of progress on developments in the Polar Park district, has purchased the 13-acre former site of Rotmans Furniture.

Real Estate

Planet Fitness opening location in Downtown Worcester’s Mercantile Center

Planet Fitness is expanding its Worcester presence to Downtown after inking a 12-year lease at the Mercantile Center.

Arts & Entertainment

Worcester demands Polar Park developer pay taxes & fees over terminated project, blames City deficit over lack of progress

The WRA says Madison’s failure to complete projects is directly responsible for the substantial revenue deficit in the district.

Hospitality

Southbridge cannabis firm debuts THC-infused oral pouch inspired by nicotine products

Green Meadows says the product is similar to Zyn, a Swedish brand of oral pouches made from fiber infused with nicotine extracted from tobacco leaves.

Banking & Finance

Downtown Worcester office-to-condo project receives $8.1M from MassHousing

An effort to convert a former office building at Two Chestnut Place in Worcester into 22 owner-occupied condominiums for first-time homeowners has received $8.1 million.

Banking & Finance

Leases for six Big Lots locations in Central Mass. to be auctioned off in bankruptcy

Gordon Brothers has handled liquidation of several prominent defunct brands, including Bed Bath & Beyond, CompUSA, KB Toys, and The Sharper Image.

Economy

NAI Glickman’s Maria Adamo promoted to chief marketing officer

In her new role, Adamo will continue leading the firm’s marketing strategies while taking on a leadership role, which will focus on driving sales growth.

Banking & Finance