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

Devens manufacturing facility sold for $24M

The property was sold by Scannell Properties, an Indiana-based real estate firm that purchased the then-undeveloped parcel for $3 million in December 2021 from MassDevelopment.

Arts & Entertainment

🔒Canal District Transformation, part 1: The rising value of the neighborhood

Since the publicly owned Polar Park stadium opened in 2021, the value of the Canal District has risen at more than double the rate of the city, according to a WBJ analysis of more than 200 properties within the district.

Government & Politics

Project at former Fairway Beef site the latest Worcester housing development facing delays

Another Worcester area housing development is facing delays due to the current economic climate and supply chain issues.

Professional Services

Once with $100M+ in annual revenues, former Acton video streaming firm to be acquired for $30M

The deal will see the assets of SeaChange sold for $30 million, minus the company’s cash and cash equivalents at closing.

Environment

After raising $50M, Devens clean hydrogen facility awarded $43M federal grant

A clean hydrogen facility under construction in Devens has been awarded a $46.3-million federal grant, weeks after the company behind the project raised $50 million in private financing.

Banking & Finance

Developer behind two Worcester projects, including at former Notre Dame site, trying to sell downtown property

The 3.91-acre lot has been re-listed for sale with an asking price of $5.25 million.

Arts & Entertainment

WooSox promote longtime employee to be first female general manager in team history

With this promotion, Cooper becomes the third female general manager in Triple-A Minor League Baseball, according to a press release issued by the WooSox on Wednesday.

Economy

Central Mass. local unemployment rates climb slightly to start 2024

Local unemployment rates throughout Central Massachusetts climbed to begin 2024, although the January figures are still lower than the rate seen at that time last year.

Economy