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.

Banking & Finance

Cornerstone Bank opens location on Main Street in Shrewsbury

Cornerstone Bank has opened a location on Main Street in Shrewsbury, marking the 11th branch for the Worcester-based financial firm.

Arts & Entertainment

Spencer candlepin bowling sold to Acton Bowladrome operator

A candlepin bowling alley that has operated in Spencer for 58 years has been sold to another longtime Central Massachusetts candlepin alley operator.

Banking & Finance

Athol public company to merge with Kentucky private equity firm, become privately-held

The L.S. Starrett Co., a publicly traded tool manufacturing company founded 144 years ago, plans to merge with a private equity firm and become a privately-held company.

Real Estate

Worcester property investor sells Shrewsbury Street parcel for $1.4M

A Worcester investor has sold a Shrewsbury Street retail property for $1.4 million, less than a year after purchasing it for $975,000.

Economy

Mass. unemployment fell slightly in January

The unemployment rate in Massachusetts fell in January, with large job gains in the professional, scientific and business services sector.

Government & Politics

Central Mass. organizations slated for $23M in federal money to support 20 projects

Clark University, the Leominster East Side Community Center, and the MetroWest YMCA Regional Early Learning Center are among the 20 Central Massachusetts entities slated to benefit from $23.08 million in federal funding pending final approval by the U.S. Senate and President Joe Biden.

Health Care

Shrewsbury medical office sells for $2M to Marlborough dentist

Assioun is the owner and CEO of Passion Dental, a company operating dental practices in Massachusetts, New York, New Hampshire, and Connecticut.

Real Estate

Large Pepperell industrial logistics park receives site plan approval

An industrial logistics park has received approval from the Town of Pepperell Planning Board, setting the stage for the creation for what developers are calling the largest industrial development in the town’s history.

Real Estate