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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.

40 Under Forty 2024: Paul “Paulie” Chlebecek, well-connected financial advisor

If you run a business in North Central Massachusetts, you might be familiar with Paulie Chlebecek.

40 Under Forty 2024: Christon Carney, singer teaching the next generation

Carney headed west to Worcester following graduation, finding a city with a culture that reminded him of his hometown before it was changed by gentrification.

40 Under Forty alumni: Ashley Randle, Class of 2022 – leads state department of agriculture

In the short time since she was honored as a 40 Under Forty in 2022, Randle has risen to the top of the department tasked with nurturing the state’s agricultural industry, becoming the first female leader in the 100+ year history of MDAR.

40 Under Forty 2024: Andrew Shepherd, a man of many talents

A business owner, farmer, firefighter, and active community member, Shepherd is a bit of a renaissance man.
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40 Under Forty alumni: Joshua Lee Smith, Class of 2011 – sought-out real estate attorney

Since 2011, Smith’s name has become a mainstay of Central Massachusetts real estate, as he has guided countless local businesses and developments through the local planning process.

40 Under Forty 2024: Alex Mazin, cannabis trailblazer

In a city where some of the most well-capitalized cannabis companies on the planet have struggled to keep their doors open, Worcester’s Alex Mazin has created a homegrown cannabis company that has connected with the local community.

40 Under Forty 2024: Emily Molstad, tech executive

Upon receiving her master’s degree from Worcester Polytechnic Institute in 2019, Molstad quickly got to work tackling the issue of sustainability by co-founding VALIS in 2022.
Banking & Finance

Bay State Savings buys former Becker student center for $3M, will reveal plans at later date

The property is part of the Elm Park Neighborhood Local Historic District, a designation the area received in 2023.
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Arts & Entertainment

Pickleball and padel facility planned for Hopkinton

Open Play Pickleball and Padel Club in Hopkinton is one step closer to opening.
Education

WPI inks transfer agreements with two more Mass. community colleges

Worcester Polytechnic Institute has taken another step to encourage students attending the region’s community colleges to continue their studies in Worcester.
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