Kirk Bradley, Chairman, President and CEO of Lee-Moore Capital, was honored with the Pillar Award at the Triangle Business Journal’s annual SPACE Awards event on February 3rd. 

The Pillar Award recipient is selected for their commitment to community service, real estate industry service, and leadership in the Triangle region. This special recognition applauds Bradley’s passion for building his community, both through economic development and community outreach. 

Throughout his career, Bradley has led with authenticity and discipline. His commitment to ensuring exceptional educational access for students led to his creation of and involvement with Head of Class and Central Carolina Works in Lee County, in addition to serving on various boards of other educational organizations. He brings that same mentality and drive to his real estate career, working to grow and improve communities in Lee County through his involvement with Sanford Area Growth Alliance and Central Carolina Enterprise Park, and in Chatham County with projects such as MOSAIC at Chatham Park and Northwood Landing. Described as an advisor, coach, and visionary, Bradley’s optimism and impact on the entire state of North Carolina are truly commendable.  

Bradley was among 21 SPACE Awards winners, which included top projects, deals, and leases that are contributing to the region’s thriving real estate industry, putting the Triangle on the national scene for best places for business. The in-person event was held at The Roxboro at Venable Center in Durham. 

 

Three new tenants join Astellas Gene Therapies at Central Carolina Enterprise Park, in Sanford, NC. Abzena, a life sciences group based in California, joined CCEP April 2021. A life science Build to Suit client will rent a 117,133 sq. ft. building to be completed early August 2021, and Liberty Tire Recycling will lease a building set for completion mid-October 2021.

Abzena focuses on antibody discovery and immunology assessment; this building accommodates its biological research. Abzena will invest $213M in Sanford and create 325 new jobs with an average salary of $60,000+.

Liberty Tire Recycling collects and recycles over 33% of the nation’s tire scraps, improving the environment by generating useful products from raw materials transformed from these scraps.

Tramway Partners LLC, a collaboration of Lee-Moore Capital Company and Rhetson Companies, Inc. based out of West End, NC, completed Phase I of this project. The development is located on the corner of Tramway Road and Jefferson Davis Highway in Tramway, NC.

The first phase consists of a 13,690 sq. ft. multi-tenant retail shopping center. The center is anchored by Dollar General, Dunkin’ and Jersey Mike’s. Tramway Partners, LLC continues work on the second phase and looks forward to delivering more quality tenants to serve the community.