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1974
Creation of the CZFS and inauguration of the Victor Espaillat Mera Industrial Park (PIVEM). It began with 10 companies, which offered employment to a total of 605 people.
Five decades ago, in the heart of Santiago, a dream was born that would become a key driver for the socioeconomic development of the Dominican Republic. The Santiago Free Zone Corporation has forged a legacy of transformation, innovation, and leadership, marking significant milestones in the country’s business landscape.
Since 1974, the Corporation has managed the Victor Espaillat Mera Industrial Park (PIVEM). The mission that gave rise to the entity was to create and attract investments that would make it possible to create spaces for development through employment in the most vulnerable sectors of the time.
Almost half a century later, the Corporation continues to consolidate the largest projects in the city of Santiago de los Caballeros, contributing to the socioeconomic development of the entire northern region and the country, and increasingly strengthening the competitiveness of the Free Zone sector as a pillar of the national economy.
We promote a business model that drives the sustainable economic and social development of the Dominican Republic by generating purposeful wealth through the creation of prosperity opportunities that elevate human potential, fostering values and innovation.
To be the institution that integrates and leads the consolidation of Santiago as the business hub and investment epicenter of the Americas, standing out globally for our competitiveness, entrepreneurial culture, and deep social commitment.
Sustainability
Economy, Development, Investment, Profitability, Environment, Society
Excellence
Efficiency, Quality, Productivity, Empowerment
Integrity
Fairness, Loyalty, Transparency, Security, Justice
Creation of the CZFS and inauguration of the Victor Espaillat Mera Industrial Park (PIVEM). It began with 10 companies, which offered employment to a total of 605 people.
Support for the construction of the Santiago Metropolitan Hospital (HOMS), a high-tech health center.
Construction management of the Cibao International Airport (CIA).
Support for Plan Sierra began through a donation of 5 million pesos each year.
Opening of Capex, Center for Innovation and Professional Training, to offer training to PIVEM and regional workers.
Expansion of the Park with the acquisition of new land to increase industrial capacity.
Construction of the first green manufacturing building.
The first version of 鈥淏ecause I love You鈥, a breast cancer education and prevention campaign, is celebrated.
Restructuring and promotion of the La Aurora Cooperative, originally founded in 1965.
Opening of the Talent Management Center (CEGESTA), created to strengthen the competitiveness of companies and promote the professional development of Santiago.
Inauguration of PIVEM鈥檚 the 6th Stage of the.
Launches M膾DICA, a primary care and medical center, to benefit PIVEM鈥檚 employees and the surrounding communities.
Inauguration of PlaZona, an urban park that complements the passenger transportation centers for PIVEM users and the environment
The COVID-19 Pandemic. CZFS created a program to facilitate and support more than 80 PIVEM companies, which included measures in the safety and health areas, as well as in the financial field.
Added 450,000 square feet of industrial floor.
Logistics and Business Expansion: Industrial Garden, Launch of the 7th Stage, Expansion of Multinationals Swedish Match and Boombah. (Add P2).
Inauguration of 230 thousand square feet of new productive and business investments.
ZonaXol Photovoltaic Project final concession signature.
Beginning of the construction of the Monorail through the Integrated Transportation System (SIT, in Spanish). 3 of the monorail stations are close to PIVEM: Ensanche Espaillat, La PlaZona (Zona Franca) and Circunvalacion.
Inauguration of Electrical Substation with a 44MW capacity.
50 years of Career, Innovation and Leadership celebration.
Responsibility and Social Commitment with the development and prosperity of communities, the Strengthening of Education, Health Services, and the Sustainability of the Dominican Republic.
Praiseworthy Track Record in Attracting Investments, Productive Diversification and Business Development in Free Zones.
Best Companies to Work for Northern Region: 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022 and 2023.
Ranking of Most Admired Companies Northern Region: No. 1 Free Trade Zone Industrial Park
Best Free Trade Zone in Latin America
Best Free Trade Zone in the Caribbean
Best Free Trade Zone Location in the Caribbean
Best ESG (Environmental, Social and Governance) in Latin America and the Caribbean
Highly Distinguished as the Best Free Zone in Latin America and the Caribbean
Highly Distinguished as the Best SME Free Zone in Latin America and the Caribbean
Highly Distinguished as an Exemplary Free Zone for Large Tenants
Awarded Best Free Zone in the Caribbean
Awarded for Excellence in Education and Training
Awarded for Best Infrastructure Upgrades
Awarded for Contribution to Economic Diversification
Awarded for Environmental Responsibility
Recognized by Capital Finance International (CFI) magazine as the park with the “Best Industrial Free Zone Location in the Caribbean.
Recognized by Capital Finance International (CFI) as the Winner of Best ESG (Environmental, Social, Governance) Industrial Free Zone in Latin America and the Caribbean 2019.
“Best ESG Industrial Free Zone 2021” in Latin America and the Caribbean, awarded by the prestigious magazine.
Outstanding Contribution to the Economy of the Dominican Republic.
“Best ESG Industrial Free Zone 2024” in Latin America and the Caribbean, awarded by the prestigious magazine.
