James C. Dragon has had a number of triumphs as an owner and managing partner. The Dragons purchased the Central Plaza commercial mall in 2000, which was nearly half unoccupied and in need of repairs and restoration. This property has a total area of 266,000 square feet, with 94,000 square feet of commercial space. Dragon collaborated with the City of Lowell to undertake the necessary capital enhancements to make the Central Plaza a desirable area to do business. The plaza was constructed in 1965 and housed a Stop & Shop grocery store until 1979, when it was sold. Between 1979 and 2000, the plaza was held by two separate corporations before Dragon and his wife took possession.