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.

Diversity & Inclusion

MassHousing launching $50M developers fund to address inequities in capital access

The new Equitable Developers Fund is the largest publicly led financing program of its kind in the country, according to MassHousing.

Hospitality

Worcester BBQ joint announces permanent closure

Black Sheep joins District Wood Fired Kitchen on Harding Street, Lock 50 on Water Street, Helfand's Deli on Highland Street, and Woosta Pizza on Main Street as some of the Worcester-based eateries closed in 2024.

Energy

Ameresco secures $21M Nevada streetlight contract

The project will involve replacing several hundred street light poles in the city of 331,415 people.

Hospitality

Clinton-based brewery to open second location in Devens on Thursday

Sterling Street Brewery first began operating at its Clinton location in 2020.

Arts & Entertainment

Q&A: Jack’s Abby CEO details Wormtown purchase and the strength of the Be Hoppy brand

WBJ sat down with Jack’s Abby Co-founder and CEO Sam Hendler to discuss the company’s thought process behind the purchase.

Education

WPI researcher receives $1.2M to study the use of bacteria for environmental cleanups

A researcher at Worcester Polytechnic Institute is set to embark on a five-year project that seeks to advance the use of bacteria to help clean up contaminated soil, thanks to a $1.23-million grant from the National Science Foundation.

Environment

State regulator fines Lancaster manufacturer $16K for environmental violations

The James Monroe Wire and Cable Corp. in Lancaster has been hit with a $16,176 penalty for violations of regulations governing air quality and hazardous waste.

Manufacturing