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.

Life Sciences

WuXi’s $300M manufacturing facility faces construction pause, City of Worcester says

Despite claims of a pause, work at the site appears to be ongoing.

Government & Politics

Worcester launches survey seeking feedback on future government plans

The City of Worcester has launched a public survey seeking feedback from business owners, landlords, and residents on its municipal strategic plan draft.

Hospitality

Former Grafton official federally charged with defrauding cannabis investors

A former Town of Grafton official is facing federal charges related to his cannabis company.

Arts & Entertainment

🔒Final act? Underutilized theater spaces offer unique architectural and cultural potential, but reopening these spaces is expensive and time-consuming

Bringing older live performance spaces back to life could bolster the Central Massachusetts entertainment scene.

Economy

🔒Clark is rebranding its School of Management, in hopes of attracting students to its mission of mixing business education with societal good

On June 1, Clark University renamed its School of Management as the School of Business.

Banking & Finance

Framingham State taps former Wentworth Institute of Technology VP as next CFO

Totino has more than 40 years of working in financial management operations at colleges and universities.

Energy

Commonwealth Fusion Systems inks $15M federal deal to accelerate energy tech

The company was one of eight fusion-related companies selected by the DOE to receive a total of $46 million, as part of the department’s Milestone-Based Fusion Development Program

Banking & Finance