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

IPG Photonics sells Russian assets for $51M, ending 34-year presence in country where it was founded

Marlborough-based IPG Photonics Corp., a global laser manufacturing company founded in a Moscow basement laboratory in 1990, has sold its remaining assets in Russia, citing the impact of ongoing sanctions related to the country’s invasion of Ukraine.

Government & Politics

Worcester County sees biomanufacturing job growth as Eastern Mass. jobs decline

Worcester County gained 249 biomanufacturing jobs between 2022 and 2023.

Government & Politics

Tourism destinations in Worcester, Medway, and North Grafton receive combined $93K from state

Three attractions in Central Massachusetts have received a combined $93,000 from the state’s Office of Travel and Tourism.

Arts & Entertainment

Leicester Country Club on the market for $4.3M, course to remain open until deal is reached

The golf club was officially established in 1894, but golf has been played at the site since 1864.

Real Estate

Fitchburg seeks proposals for downtown hotel lot left vacant by 2011 fire

Thirteen years after a fire destroyed the Johnsonia Building in Fitchburg, the City’s redevelopment authority has put out a request for proposals for the vacant lot.

Real Estate

TJ Maxx plaza in Acton sold for $38M to NY firm

Acton Plaza has been sold to New York real estate firm for $38 million.

Government & Politics

MassDEP fines three firms $168K over environmental incidents in Central Mass.

The Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection has fined three individuals and businesses with ties to Central Massachusetts, with the fines totaling $168,413.

Arts & Entertainment

Harpoon and Holy Cross team up to launch new beer

Boston-based Harpoon Brewery is teaming with the College of the Holy Cross in Worcester to launch Harpoon x Holy Cross Hazy IPA.

Manufacturing

Saint-Gobain breaks ground on new 47K-sq.-ft. Worcester administration building

France-based manufacturer Saint-Gobain broke ground on a new administration building Monday in Worcester.

Banking & Finance

Wayland apartment community sold for $98M to BlackRock by Alta on the Row owners

Alta Oxbow, located at 490-494 Boston Post Road, was sold in a deal finalized on Friday. A listing named several attributes that made it appealing for purchase, including the potential for rent increases at the site.

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