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.

Hospitality

Chick-fil-A considering opening second Worcester restaurant, at former Walgreens

After opening its first location in Worcester in 2017, Chick-fil-A is eyeing a second location in the city.

Health Care

Clark opens biotech lab expansion funded by $750K life sciences grant

Clark University in Worcester has opened a new biotechnology research laboratory after one of its professors received a $750,000 grant.

Real Estate

Vacant downtown Worcester lot sold for $750K to NY multi-family developer

A vacant lot just off of Worcester’s Main Street has been sold to New York multi-family housing...

Manufacturing

Orange’s 184-year-old gate manufacturer to invest $10M in once-shuttered facility

Rodney Hunt, an Orange-based manufacturer of metal gates first founded in 1840, is set to expand its presence in the town.

Arts & Entertainment

Lancaster athletic club sold for $8M+ to tech executive

The Orchard Hills Athletic Club in Lancaster and its associated real estate has been sold, as the new owner plans to continue the operations of the club first opened in the 1980s.

Government & Politics

Francis Carroll, longtime Worcester business leader and philanthropist, dies

Francis Carroll, a longtime leader in the Worcester business and nonprofit communities and Korean War veteran, has passed away.

Government & Politics

State lawmakers discuss cannabis agency overhaul as regulators pass long-awaited delivery rule reforms

As regulators were discussing removing the two-driver rule in Worcester, cannabis delivery operators were explaining the impact of the CCC’s three-year-long delay in removing the rule to lawmakers on Beacon Hill.

Agriculture

🔒Out of the weeds: From prohibition to profits, the last 35 years have seen big changes in cannabis

In 2016, 53.6% of Massachusetts voters cast a ballot in favor of legalizing marijuana like alcohol, kicking off the creation of an industry that has so far led to more than $6 billion in sales.

Arts & Entertainment