Opened in 1998, the Business Technology Center of Los Angeles County (BTC) helps start-up and early stage technology companies grow and prosper. The 40,000 square foot technology center (with gated parking and key-pass security system) has 63 individual offices ranging from 125 to 590 square feet. The BTC has a sophisticated telecommunications system, with a current capacity of 54 T1 lines. Each office has multiple telephone and data jacks. Firms have access to conference rooms, a kitchen and an outdoor patio. The BTC is in a state Enterprise Zone, which offers significant state tax credits to businesses. The complex currently houses over 20 high technology companies; member firms have raised over $160 million from angel and venture capital investors.