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.

Hospitality

Watertown, Needham firms team up to buy $5M of Worcester properties, including space occupied by Brazilian bar

Two Eastern Massachusetts real estate firms have snatched up seven Worcester properties.

Government & Politics

Lawsuits accuse Worcester dispensary of gender discrimination, violations of state regulations

Two lawsuits by former employees of the dispensary accuse the company of a number of wrongdoings.

Government & Politics

Michael Angelini leading exodus of Bowditch & Dewey attorneys to start Worcester office for Boston-based firm

Longtime Bowditch & Dewey lawyers Michael Angelini and Lou Ciavarra, along with a significant number of other attorneys are leaving the 110-year-old Worcester law firm.

Economy

Worcester incubator provides roadmap for establishing Central Mass. as a global biomanufacturing leader

“Central Massachusetts will complement the existing strengths in Greater Boston, accelerating the momentum for the Commonwealth to lead the emerging biomanufacturing sector in the U.S.,” the report reads.

Technology

Marlborough firm launches IT software looking to improve video conference calls

DEX Agent is a new Wyebot product that can be loaded onto Intel-based devices, allowing IT workers to monitor WiFi user experience and detect issues with connectivity

Arts & Entertainment

Exhibit ‘A’ closes Framingham taproom and offloads real estate, moving operations to Western Mass.

The company cited licensing challenges with its beer garden and patio.

Real Estate

Robert Kraft’s company buys site of Worcester furniture store for $1.8M

The Kraft Group company's non-sports holdings include Worcester-based packaging manufacturer Rand-Whitney and UN1F1ED2 Global Packaging Group in Sutton.

Arts & Entertainment