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.

Hospitality

Dudley cannabis dispensary sued over alleged $56K in unpaid invoices

The lawsuit alleges that Greatest Hits made two purchases of wholesale products totaling a value of $56,330 but failed to make on-time payments.

Life Sciences

North Central chamber launches Manufacturing Council in attempt to strengthen sector

In the wake of a survey showing manufacturing companies are losing confidence in the state’s current business climate, the North Central Massachusetts Chamber of Commerce has launched the Manufacturing Council of North Central Massachusetts in an effort to enhance the organization’s support of the industry.

Economy

Worcester gas prices remain steady in run-up to peak travel season

The average price for a gallon of gas in the Worcester area was $3.10 per gallon of regular unleaded on Tuesday, 2 cents higher than the price of $3.08 seen a week ago but 3 cents lower than the price of $3.13 seen on Jan. 6.

Arts & Entertainment

Discovery Museum set two records for donor support, program participation in 2023

A local hands-on museum aiming to educate children about science and nature in an entertaining manner saw a record number of people served in 2023.

Government & Politics

Fallon HQ proposed for $87M conversion into 200+ apartments

A letter of interest submitted by Synergy and included as part of the agenda packet for Tuesday’s City Council meeting says a plan to convert office space to housing of this magnitude has not been previously attempted in Massachusetts.

Government & Politics

Worcester multifamily building sells for $1.25M, more than double its 2015 sale price

A six-unit apartment building on the shore of Indian Lake in Worcester has sold for $1.25 million, five years after it was sold for $720,000.

Hospitality

Holiday Inn Express in Milford sells for $13M

The 119-room, four-floor hotel was built in 1999, according to Town of Milford property records. Amenities at the facilities include a fitness center, on-site laundry facilities, and an heated indoor swimming pool.

Manufacturing

Wakefield investor buys cardboard manufacturer’s Devens facility for $21M

Northbridge Partners continues to expand its portfolio of properties in Central Massachusetts.

Economy

Worcester business confidence falls into pessimistic territory to begin 2024

Despite concerns among the manufacturing sector and the pessimistic viewpoint of Central Massachusetts businesses, the state’s economy continued to grow.

Banking & Finance

🔒Steady, but too SLOW: Less than 16% of top executives and zero CEOs at major Central Mass. publicly traded companies are women

The situation in Central Massachusetts, where 15.6% of named executive officers are female, largely mirrors the Massachusetts rate of 16.1% determined in a statewide census.

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