Prestige International's Akita BPO Katagami Campus, developed in the prefectural Showa Industrial Park in Showa Okubo, Katagami, Akita Prefecture, was completed and began operations. The campus had 314 employees as of 1 September, and the company has indicated a policy of expanding that number to approximately 750 within 3 years.
Prestige International's newly built Akita BPO Katagami Campus in Katagami, Akita Prefecture, was completed, and a completion ceremony was held at the site on 6 October. The number of employees was 314 as of 1 September, and the company was reported to plan to expand the workforce to approximately 750 over the next 3 years.
The campus is a 2-storey steel-frame building with a total floor area of 7,644 square metres. It was built at a total project cost of approximately ¥5.1 billion. Its telephone reception services handle problems including vehicle breakdowns and accidents and water leaks in homes.
To meet the target for business expansion, the company plans to increase staffing and develop its operating structure. Approximately 200 people involved in the project pledged to help the new site achieve further growth.