The E. Eugene Moore
Manufacturing and Biotech
Solutions Center
A regional, world-class workforce development center for advanced manufacturing and biotechnology, strategically located in the heart of central North Carolina.
A Challenge That Inspires Action
We are thrilled to announce a $500,000 Matching Gift Challenge, which offers donors the opportunity to double their impact. Every dollar contributed to the Moore Center Campaign through December 31 will be matched — up to half a million dollars — accelerating our momentum and bringing this transformative project one step closer to reality.
This challenge is a call to action for all who believe in the power of education to change lives. Together, we can seize this moment and ensure that Central Carolina Community College remains at the forefront of innovation and opportunity for generations to come.
"CCCC’s E. Eugene Moore Manufacturing and Biotech Solutions Center will support and enhance SAGA's economic development efforts while fostering collaborative partnerships between employers and the educational institutions charged with developing and sustaining a robust local talent pipeline."
CEO - Sanford Area Growth Alliance
Jimmy Randolph
About the Moore Center
The E. Eugene Moore Manufacturing and Biotech Solutions Center (The Moore Center) will be a hub for innovation, collaboration, and workforce development in central North Carolina.
Named in honor of CCCC alumnus E. Eugene Moore, whose $2 million gift helped launch the project, the Center will strengthen the region’s skilled workforce and drive economic growth. Supported by a public and private campaign, it will transform existing campus space into a state-of-the-art training facility for advanced manufacturing and biotechnology — the largest of its kind in the state.
Located on CCCC’s Lee Main Campus, the Moore Center sits in the heart of one of North Carolina’s fastest-growing regions for industry and innovation. Its proximity to major cities, military bases, and higher education institutions makes it ideal for attracting and training top talent.
As manufacturers embrace robotics, automation, cybersecurity, and data analytics, the demand for skilled workers is surging. The Moore Center will meet this need by providing advanced training programs and connecting graduates to employers shaping North Carolina’s economic future.
Central Carolina Community College recognized alumnus E. Eugene Moore for his private $2 million donation by naming the E. Eugene Moore Manufacturing and Biotech Solutions Center (The Moore Center) in his honor. Moore believes giving back to Central Carolina Community College will grow the skilled local workforce and lead to greater economic development opportunities for the region.
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The Moore Center will be constructed following a $72 million public and private fundraising campaign. The center utilizes existing spaces at Central Carolina Community College, allowing for a more cost-effective and expedited construction process once the fundraising process is complete.
Once constructed, the Moore Center will become the largest facility in the state focused on addressing the workforce needs of advanced manufacturing and biotechnology.
The Moore Center:
Driving Solutions
Drive Moore Innovation
The Moore Center is committed to providing education and practical skills to fulfill regional employer needs in advanced technology and manufacturing- bridging the gap between education and industry. The center will offer state-of-the-art integrated training resources, labs, and immersive workspaces to meet the evolving needs of advanced manufacturing.
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Integrated training resource labs
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Immersive workspaces
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Soft landing spaces for new manufacturing
As a regional hub, the Moore Center will bring together university engineers, technicians, and industry professionals creating a strong pipeline of skilled professionals to meet the needs of new and existing industries.
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The center will be flexible and able to quickly adapt to the needs of the modern and rapidly changing manufacturing and biotechnology industries, allowing partners to innovate tailored solutions and then quickly scale for optimization and delivery.
Drive Moore Partnerships
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The Moore Center is committed to providing education and practical skills to fulfill regional employer needs in advanced technology and manufacturing, bridging the gap between education and industry. The center will offer state-of-the-art integrated training resources, labs, and immersive workspaces to meet the evolving needs of advanced manufacturing.
Features include:
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Integrated training resource labs
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Immersive workspaces
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Soft landing spaces for new manufacturing
Drive Moore Talent
As companies look to expand or invest in central North Carolina they focus on location, infrastructure, and workforce.
Centrally located, the Moore Center will create the workforce needed to attract more businesses to the area, propelling economic growth and high-paying jobs for the region.
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Drive Moore Investment
Why Here? Why Now?
Located at Central Carolina Community College's (CCCC) Lee Main Campus, the Moore Center sits in the middle of a region experiencing an explosion of economic development.
Less than an hour away from major urban centers, a military installation, and other higher education institutions, the center is perfectly located to attract worker talent in central North Carolina.
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Manufacturers in North Carolina are preparing for a shift in advanced technology- creating an increased demand for workers skilled in programming, operating, and maintaining systems like industrial robots, automated equipment, cybersecurity software and data analytics tools.
The Moore Center will fulfill this need by offering advanced training opportunities and connecting trained workers to existing and future manufacturing suppliers.
"What they’re doing with this investment and this facility is the single greatest opportunity for economic development and attracting more investment here."
Sen. Thom Tillis
U.S. Senator for North Carolina
"This educational facility will be a key source of workforce talent for current and potential future employers in Lee County, producing graduates with the specific skills and experience needed for success in advanced manufacturing industries."
Jennifer C. Karatka
Senior Manager, QA Document Control & Training - Astellas Gene Therapies
Contact Us
For more information about the Moore Center, please contact
Dr. Lisa Chapman, President of Central Carolina Community College.
(919) 718-7246