Hundreds of global businesses have invested in the area and the number continues to grow due to the numerous advantages the region has to offer. Institutional developers continue to invest in land and building construction within the Business Park. The development has one the lowest overall costs of doing business in North America, an exceptional workforce and multiple educational resources. Plus, the Business Park is a designated Foreign Trade Zone, creating the opportunity for significant savings on duties and tariffs related to inventory and components. Merchandise remains duty-free until it is released to U.S. Customs for domestic distribution. Merchandise exported to another country incurs no U.S. Custom's duties. Additionally, duties are reduced or eliminated on material subject to defect, damage, obsolescence, waste and/or scrap.