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.

2024 Power 100: Mark Schwartz

The once unicorn company, meaning it was valued at more than $1 billion dollars, has faced a number of financial setbacks.

2024 Power 100: Aimee Peacock

In her time at Flexcon, Peacock has led the company through an integration and alignment of the company’s global obligations.

Hospitality

Wormtown Brewery sold to Jack’s Abby

The sale, announced in a Jack’s Abby Instagram post on Friday, will see both companies operate under the name Hendler Family Brewing Co.

Hospitality

Former Zorba’s Taverna site sells for $2.2M, Chinese buffet restaurant slated for space

The new owners of the property intend to open a Chinese hot pot restaurant at the location.

Government & Politics

Developer who purchased Becker College properties sells two in five-parcel $6M sale

Five Elm Park neighborhood properties in Worcester, including two purchased as Becker College was heading toward closure in 2021, have switched hands from one property management company to another.

Agriculture

Mass. surpasses $6B in cannabis sales as unofficial 4/20 holiday breaks singe-day sale record

While the Massachusetts cannabis industry continues to feel growing pains, consumers’ appetite for cannabis has shown no signs of slowing.

Environment

Ascend selects U.K firm to sort out logistics at $1B Kentucky EV recycling facility

This logistics simulation model will be able to run a number of different scenarios to help Ascend determine the most efficient way to operate the plant.

Manufacturing

Flexcon parent company names former advisory board member as CFO

Nick Tucci has been named as senior vice president and CFO of Flexcon Holdings Trust, the Spencer-based parent company of Flexcon Co.

Economy

Nichols College picks interim leader as next president

After previous Nichols College President Glenn Sulmasy resigned amid a sex and academic scandal, the Dudley-based school named William Pieczynski at its ninth president.

Education

Fitchburg school receives $11M from MassDevelopment for dorm building, other upgrades

Applewild School, a private, co-ed boarding and day school located in Fitchburg and Devens, has received an $11-million tax-exempt bond from MassDevelopment to upgrade its Fitchburg campus.

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