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.

Economy

Harvard Bioscience to implement $4M in layoffs

The amount of employees that will be impacted by the cuts was not disclosed.

Arts & Entertainment

Dost thou drink? Redemption Rock and Hanover Theatre Repertory team up for Shakespeare-inspired beer

Redemption Rock Brewing and The Hanover Theatre Repertory have released a new collaborative beer to celebrate the...

Energy

Electric Hydrogen receives $18.4M in tax credits as company prepares to open Devens factory

The U.S. Department of Energy credits, combined with the other federal and private funds, will assist the company to begin production at the facility faster, said Jason Mortimer, Electric Hydrogen’s senior vice president of global sales.

Economy

Dispensary employees in Oxford the latest cannabis workers to unionize after 15-3 vote

Employees at the Curaleaf dispensary in Oxford have joined a number of Massachusetts cannabis industry workers who...

Environment

Ascend establishes European joint venture, to build EV facilities in Poland and Germany

The joint venture will own and operate two planned EV battery recycling plants, with one in Poland and the other in Germany.

Retail

Bob’s Furniture to take over Bed Bath & Beyond space in Leominster

This Bob’s location will be the company’s fourth in Central Massachusetts, with other locations in Franklin, Natick, and Worcester.

Banking & Finance

Shrewsbury Street 218-apartment project joins list of developments facing delays

A planned seven-story residential development on Shrewsbury Street is the latest Worcester real estate project facing setbacks, hampered by rising construction and financing costs.

Economy

Consigli hires director of sustainability to aid in environmental certifications

In this role, David will help the company receive sustainability certifications for a number of Consigli projects.

Economy

Central Mass. business confidence slides in March amid inflation, labor cost concerns

The Central Massachusetts Business Confidence Index fell slightly in March, as business owners expressed concern over the rising cost of labor and inflation.

Government & Politics

Marlborough chamber selects Michelle Mercier as next CEO

“Michelle offers a unique talent for leadership that will enhance the organization beyond measure,” Tye Jordan, chair of the chamber’s board of directors and regional director of Worcester-based Cinch I.T, said in the press release.

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