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.

Government & Politics

Worcester delays rental registry requirement as City Council pushes reform

The proposals request the commissioner consider three changes to the program.

Economy

Central Mass. business confidence tumbles into pessimistic territory, nears all-time low

Hope might spring eternal, but the spring of 2024 hasn’t brought much hope to Central Massachusetts businesses.

Diversity & Inclusion

Central Mass. social equity cannabis competitors team up to launch pre-rolled joint line

Despite being competitors in Central Massachusetts’ highly saturated cannabis industry, two local social equity cannabis companies are teaming up to launch a new line of pre-rolled joints.

Government & Politics

Worcester aerospace manufacturer seeks $48M move to former Allegro campus

A longtime Worcester manufacturer, which played a key role in the Apollo space program and the Moon landing, is seeking to move its headquarters.

Life Sciences

Akoya Biosciences opens another Marlborough facility to meet rising demand

The new facility, named the Operations and Manufacturing Center of Excellence, is a 32,000-square-foot facility that includes research and development, manufacturing, quality control, warehouse, and distribution space.

Economy

Dean College president Elmore stepping down

No reason or exact timeframe for Elmore’s departure was given.

Manufacturing

Owner of Worcester auto lot near Clark planning 40-apartment redevelopment

The owner of a Worcester auto lot near Clark University is proposing to re-develop the parcel, pitching a mixed-use building to contain 40 rental apartments, a cafe space, and an electric vehicle inspection and repair shop.

Nonprofits

Two nonprofits launch data platform detailing quality of life in Worcester County

The Greater Worcester Community Foundation and Worcester Regional Research Bureau have teamed up to launch a new platform designed to provide data regarding the quality of life in Worcester County.

Life Sciences

Worcester warehouse sold for $6.5M to entity linked to Biomere life sciences firm

A warehouse near Interstate 190 in Worcester has been sold for $6.5 million to an entity associated with Biomedical Research Models, a Worcester-based, non-clinical contract research firm that conducts business as Biomere.

Economy