BUSINESS MEMO: TG(U.S.A.) GIFTS

TG(U.S.A.), a Perryville manufacturer of parts for Toyota Motors and for domestic automakers, has donated $5,000 to eight different organizations in Perryville and Perry County for a sixth straight year.

The unsolicited $40,000 donations is the company's way of saying thanks for the community support, said Glenn N. Graham, vice president of general affairs.

During the past six years, this is a $240,000 thank you that TG(U.S.A.) management says is insignificant compared to the community spirit and quality of life in Perryville.

Organizations receiving $5,000 each this year were Perry County Memorial Hospital, Riverside Regional Library, Perry County Sheriff's Department, Perryville Police Department, Perryville Fire Department, Perry County School District 32, Immanuel Lutheran School and St. Vincent Catholic School.

This year mark's the company's 10th anniversary in Perryville.

"Management attributes its rapid growth to the excellent work ethic of the people and their free enterprise spirit," said Graham. "It is management's hope that donating back to the community will help to demonstrate the benefit of the community and industry working together."

TG(U.S.A) employs 950.