A call center in Monroe has been ordered to return a portion of state and local government economic incentives after failing to meet employment requirements. Accent Marketing opened in 2007 and eventually employed 500 people before losing its largest client, Boost Mobile. The company now has 10 workers at the center; it was required to maintain a payroll of at least 400. Stephen Moret, Louisiana Economic Development secretary, told The (Monroe) News-Star officials are calculating the portion of the $3.2 million package that must be returned. Accent says it is seeking new clients to boost its payroll and will remain in Monroe.
State wants call center to refund incentives
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