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

Former CEO of North Brookfield bank to take on new executive role at Country Bank

Marco Bernasconi, former president and CEO of North Brookfield Savings Bank, has been appointed to the position of chief operating and innovation officer at Country Bank.

Banking & Finance

Another IPG executive is set to depart this year, as new CEO looks to reverse stock price plummet

The chief technology officer of Marlborough-based IPG Photonics Corp. is heading to retirement, as the company’s new CEO looks to overcome falling stock prices and global demand issues.

Real Estate

After $1.2M purchase, developer to break ground on senior housing project at former Worcester Boys Club site

Developers will break ground on the project in early September.

Hospitality

Kelly’s Roast Beef opens Worcester location

The 73-year-old restaurant chain opened its first Worcester location on Tuesday.

Government & Politics

🔒Why a Boston firm wanted Bowditch’s lawyers

Three entrenched Worcester law firms received news of a new challenger arriving from the east in July, when high-profile, Boston-based Prince Lobel Tye announced it would open a Worcester office, convincing about a dozen Bowditch lawyers to join the firm in the process.

Hospitality

Former Helfand’s Deli, Sahara Restaurant site sold for $1.2M

The former site of both Helfand's Deli and the Sahara Restaurant in Worcester has been sold for $1.2 million.

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