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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.
Banking & Finance

Downtown Gardner mixed-use project loaned $250K from new chamber real estate fund

The developer behind a plan to convert a downtown Gardner commercial building into a 14-unit, mixed-use space has received a $250,000 loan from the North Central Massachusetts Development Corp.
Economy

Donna Hodge confirmed as Fitchburg State’s 12th president

Donna Hodge, the former vice president of operations and advancement at Colorado State University Pueblo, has been confirmed as the next president of Fitchburg State University.
Education

Biotechnology curriculum piloted in Worcester schools seek to spark interest in subject

The eight-week pilot program at WPS concluded in May.
Hospitality

State warns businesses against selling cannabis-infused food and drink products

This warning does not apply to products manufactured under the jurisdiction of the Cannabis Control Commission.
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Government & Politics

UPS seeking approval for 845K-sq.-ft. warehouse from joint Shrewsbury-Grafton planning meeting

The proposal calls for the construction of 282 loading docks, 757 exterior trailer parking stalls, and 830 car parking stalls.
Government & Politics

Report: Uxbridge school committee member secretly changed Town contract to benefit his cannabis business

Barry Desruisseaux is a minority owner of Green N' Go, but the current investor group is attempting to remove him from ownership.
Arts & Entertainment

Outgoing Wormtown president taking over as Worcester Railers president

Two prominent Central Massachusetts executives are embarking on big career changes.
Education

WPI researcher receives $594K NSF grant to study computer security

Worcester Polytechnic Institute’s efforts to study ways to fight back against malicious attacks against computer chips and other hardware has received a $594,081 boost from the National Science Foundation.
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Banking & Finance

Heywood seeks to exit bankruptcy

The move comes just under eight months after the Gardner-based firm voluntarily filed for bankruptcy, following a challenging year where the healthcare company’s former CEO was removed from leadership.
Real Estate

Consigli to acquire NY & NJ operations of construction firm behind Sept. 11 Memorial

Lendlease has been involved in a number of high-profile projects in New York City, including the construction of the National September 11 Memorial & Museum and the Central Park Tower.
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