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.

Education

Nichols receives $1M anonymous donation for data science initiatives

Students at Nichols College studying data science will soon have more resources at their disposal, following a $1-million donation to the school from an anonymous donor.

Economy

Central Mass. unemployment rates spike, rise above 2022 levels

All four metropolitan areas of Central Massachusetts saw significant jumps in their unemployment rates in December.

Environment

Central Mass. has 1.4M sq. ft. of green buildings, as state ranks 3rd nationally

Overall, Central Massachusetts LEED-certified buildings contributed 1.4 million square feet to Massachusetts’ total, amounting to 6% of the state’s green building square footage.

Arts & Entertainment

Long-awaited Creative Hub Worcester $10M project to break ground in spring

Amenities will include an artisan’s market, incubator studios, and event space for up to 200 people.

Nonprofits

Girl Scouts pick United Way executive as next CEO

The Worcester nonprofit Girl Scouts of Central and Western Massachusetts is under new leadership.

Arts & Entertainment

High-tech minigolf course set to open at Natick Mall in February

The Natick Mall will soon see another addition to its growing list of entertainment-focused venues, as Puttshack, a self-described upscale and tech-infused minigolf venue, will open its doors on Feb. 10.

Hospitality