Email Newsletters
Subscribe

Eric Casey

https://wbjournal.com
ecasey@wbjournal.com
508-755-8004 x 239
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.
Real Estate

Central Mass. LL Flooring locations to close, as company formerly known as Lumber Liquidators is shuttering

“This is not the outcome that any of us had hoped for,” a letter to customers on LL Flooring’s website reads.
Real Estate

Home Depot to build distribution center in Westminster, after landlord buys land for $17M

The Westminster Business Park is set to become the site of a Home Depot distribution building.
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.
ADVERTISEMENT
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. 
ADVERTISEMENT
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.
1...555657...114Page 56 of 114
Get our email newsletter

Stay up-to-date on the companies, people and issues that impact businesses in Central Massachusetts.

Sign Up Now
ADVERTISEMENT

Latest Stories

More Business News
ADVERTISEMENT

Thought Leadership

More Thought Leadership

Career Opportunities

More Jobs | Submit a Job

Upcoming Events

View Calendar
More Events | Submit an Event
Business news, insights, and data on the companies, people, and trends shaping Central Massachusetts, and beyond.

About

About Us
Advertising
Contact / Staff
Careers
Journalism Principles

Subscribe

Subscribe to WBJ
Premium Data Subscription
Manage Your Account
Frequently Asked Questions
WBJ Editions Archives

Follow WBJ

Copyright © 2025 New England Business Media. All Rights Reserved.

Get our email newsletter

Stay up-to-date on the companies, people and issues that impact businesses in Central Massachusetts.

Close the CTA