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.

Manufacturing awards: Mrs. Moriconi’s provides a sweet boost to local dairy industry

An early trial run of vending ice cream at the Shrewsbury Farmers Market resulted in her selling 100 pints in 90 minutes.

Manufacturing awards: More than just office furniture, AIS builds a beacon of belonging

AIS’ efforts to have a positive impact on employees are so extensive they are hard to summarize, but at the heart of this complex web of internal and external opportunities, employee enrichment efforts, and leadership development initiatives is a rather simple premise: A proper culture creates the right behaviors, which leads to the right results.

Nonprofits

Wildlife nonprofit at Southwick’s Zoo to construct new center, expand programming

The new center will be larger than the organization’s current facility at the zoo and allow for an expansion of its educational and outreach programs.

Professional Services

Lawsuit settlement about realtors’ commissions unlikely to loosen tight Central Mass. housing market, Warren Group says

The Central Massachusetts housing market will see little immediate impact on prices or number of sales in the wake of a national $418-million settlement.

Arts & Entertainment

Clark launching new visual arts masters program

Clark University in Worcester is launching a new masters of fine arts program in visual arts that will provide artists with the opportunity to showcase their work at one of the state’s most prominent museums.

Energy

Westborough firm chosen as subcontractor for $27.5M energy upgrade to South Carolina Marine Corps facility

The upgrades, which are expected to be completed by February 2026, will help make the air station’s infrastructure more resilient.

Education

QCC, MWCC receive $243K for healthcare and IT workforce development

The grants are part of the Training Resources And Internships Network, which is designed to address the skills development needs of long-term unemployed, underemployed, and new entrant adults in the state.

Government & Politics