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

Owner of Apex Center sells Devens hotel for $18M to Lexington-based property firm

Lexington-based Jamsan Management owns 70 hotels across New England, according to the company’s website.

Hospitality

After multifamily proposal abandoned, former Canal District BBQ spot to become Chinese hotpot restaurant

The purchasers of the site are the operators of LaMei Hot Pot, a Chinese restaurant with locations in Brookline and Providence.

Arts & Entertainment

Troy Siebels stepping down as CEO of Hanover Theatre

Siebels has informed the WCPA board of directors he is seeking to transition to a new role where he will focus on booking performances at the venue and the Francis R. Carroll Plaza in Federal Square. He will continue in the role until WCPA finds a successor.

Government & Politics

Table Talk Pies sold to Minnesota bakery business backed by private equity firm

Rise Bakery Co. is part of the portfolio of Olympus Partners, a private equity firm founded in 1988 and based in Stamford, Connecticut.

Banking & Finance

Workers Credit Union drops interim tag for Jay Champion, naming him CEO

Littleton-based Workers Credit Union has named Jay Champion as its next CEO and president.

Arts & Entertainment

Franklin brewery to open beer garden on empty downtown Worcester lot

67 Degrees opened in 2020, just a month and a half before COVID-related shutdowns began.

Banking & Finance

Webster Five CEO to retire; Worcester native to take over leadership in 2025

“It has been a great honor to spend the second half of my career at Webster Five,” Doyle said in the press release. “This is not a job that can be done alone, and I am lucky to have worked alongside some of the most dedicated, innovative, and passionate professionals in the industry."

Banking & Finance

Bank of America names new president for Worcester market

Garand replaces Ed Shea, who is retiring after 39 years with BofA, having spent 18 of those years as Worcester president.

Arts & Entertainment

Following extensive renovation, Harvard candlepin alley reopens under new management

Harvard Lanes, located at 204 Ayer Road, reopened on June 4 with newly refurbished lanes and new pins and balls.

Health Care

Framingham biopharma company raises $100M for Alzheimer’s treatment

The oral tablet, known as ALZ-801 or Valiltramiprosate, intends to block the formation of neurotoxic molecules in the brain believed to be drivers of the disease.

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