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

Downtown Marlborough 92-apartment project receives $41.4M in private financing

The 92,000-square-foot building named Exchange Place is planned for the site of the closed Rowe Funeral Home.

Economy

Fueled by lack of inventory, home prices in Central Mass. remain high

July brought another month of high home prices to Central Massachusetts.

Arts & Entertainment

EcoTarium, WAM, Mechanics Hall among recipients of $3M in Worcester cultural grants

The City of Worcester has issued just under $3 million in grants designed to boost Worcester’s art and culture scene.

Education

WPI’s alleged plan to convert hotels into student housing faces pushback from Worcester leaders

An apparent plan by Worcester Polytechnic Institute to buy two hotel properties with the intent of converting them into student housing has upset some of the city’s most prominent business and political leaders.

Professional Services

Owner of site of 2022 Mill St. roof collapse sells Upton apartments for $6M

The owners of an apartment building in Upton, one of whom is the owner of a Worcester apartment complex that saw a roof collapse in 2022, have sold the Upton property for $6 million just over 14 months after they purchased it for $1.7 million.

40 Under Forty 2024: Tim Whittredge, real estate broker for Worcester’s urban core

Despite his young age, Whittredge has already had a large impact on the Central Massachusetts commercial real estate scene, particularly in Worcester’s urban core.

40 Under Forty 2024: Margo Valdes, energy expert founded a building performance firm

Striking out on her own in 2023, she founded Athena Building Performance, an insulation contractor focusing on weatherizing existing homes.

40 Under Forty alumni: Nicole Zea, Class of 2016 – moving up the ranks at Saint-Gobain

Nicole Zea first joined French manufacturing firm Saint-Gobain in 2002 and has played an important role in the company’s Mass. presence ever since.

40 Under Forty alumni: Seth Pitts, Class of 2021 – took over Bay State Savings Bank

Since being honored as a WBJ 40 Under Forty in 2021, in-part for his work helping the business through the COVID-19 pandemic, Pitts has ascended to the top leadership at Bay State Savings Bank.

40 Under Forty 2024: Dan Joslyn, takes his family business to new heights

Before taking over Ace, a business founded by his grandfather in 1963, Dan Joslyn sought to put his criminal justice degree to good use by signing up for the Worcester County Sheriff’s Office academy.

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