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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.

DCU credit union plans $29B Silicon Valley merger

Digital Federal Credit Union in Marlborough has announced its intent to merge with First Tech Federal Credit Union, a financial firm based in California’s Silicon Valley.

New home construction has fallen 40% in Greater Worcester since 2008, with 2023 representing a 10-year low

Last year saw 1,349 privately-owned housing units housing permits issued in Greater Worcester, the fewest number of permits issued since 2013.

Heywood Healthcare exiting from bankruptcy

Heywood Healthcare has announced its stand-alone exit from Chapter 11 bankruptcy.

Worcester seeks to add 10K jobs by 2030 as City releases five-year strategic plan

The City of Worcester has released its five-year strategic plan, a document seeking to guide the city’s operations and development through fiscal 2029 and calls for the creation of 10,000 jobs over the next five years.  
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Former roller skating rink in Westborough set for self-storage facility, restoration firm HQ after combined $4.2M deal

Two adjacent Westborough properties could soon be the home of a self-storage facility and the new headquarters of a building restoration company, following two separate property sales totalling $4.2 million.

🔒Q&A: New Worcester Railers team president looks to apply lessons learned from her craft beer experience to the world of pro hockey

Kim Golinski made the transition from craft beer to professional sports on Aug. 1, when she officially became the team president of the Worcester Railers.

Outstanding Women in Business: Wambui is building a more equitable construction industry

"Liz has already played an important role ... She is going to continue to have an impact for years to come.”

Worcester Community Action Council brings on chief marketing officer

David Ginisi has been named the new role of chief marketing and communications officer for social service nonprofit Worcester Community Action Council.
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Pepperell lab equipment supplier moves HQ to Ayer with opening of new distribution hub

CELLTREAT Scientific Products, a lab equipment supply company formerly based in Pepperell, has moved its presence to Ayer.

Four Central Mass. manufacturers awarded $449K from state accelerate program

Four Central Massachusetts businesses have received a combined $449,354 from a program designed to assist small and midsize manufacturers.
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