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.

Manufacturing

Westborough optics company awarded Army contract for anti-aircraft missile eyepiece

The Army has long-planned to develop this new short-range air defense missile system, a situation made more urgent by the shipment of older models of anti-aircraft missiles to Ukraine.

Hospitality

Atlantic Beverage inks deal to be Mass., Rhode Island distributor of alcohol detox drink

Atlantic Beverage Distributors, the food and beverage distributor based in Holliston, has signed a distribution deal with the manufacturer of a drink which claims to lower blood alcohol content.

Hospitality

Niche Hospitality closes one of its The Fix Burger Bar locations

It’s unclear if the new restaurant will be operated by Worcester-based Niche Hospitality Group, which also owns Bocado Tapas Wine Bar and Mezcal Tequila Kitchen.

Government & Politics

Watertown real estate firm buys 11 Southbridge apartment properties for $8M

A Watertown-based real estate firm has purchased 11 Southbridge-based apartment buildings for a combined $7.95 million.

Real Estate

Amazon crews prepare former Greendale Mall facility to open by holiday shopping season

Four permits have been issued for the site in 2024, according to City of Worcester records.

Government & Politics

David Clark Co. buys site of future headquarters for $19M

Following a May announcement the aerospace manufacturing company is moving its headquarters to Northeast Cutoff in Worcester, The David Clark Co. has purchased the site.

Economy

Worcester allocates $1.5M for youth employment program

The City of Worcester has allocated $1.5 million in American Rescue Plan Act dollars to help fund youth employment opportunities.

Real Estate

Historic Natick building, once host to U.S. vice president’s wake, sold for $6M

The historic building in the heart of the town’s downtown area has held many events over its 152-year history.

Banking & Finance

🔒Not feeling the vibecession: Economists see a somewhat stable Central Mass. headed in the right direction

Cautious optimism. These two words are perhaps the most succinct way to summarize how some of the region’s economists and business figures feel about the state of the Central Massachusetts economy.

Banking & Finance

🔒Developing equity: New $50M fund seeks to address housing crisis and lack of diversity

MassHousing and the Massachusetts Housing Investment Corp have teamed up to launch what they say is the largest publicly led financing program of its kind in the country.

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