United Way nears halfway milestone

The United Way of Southeast Missouri has raised 40 percent of its 2004 campaign goal of $1 million. The following employee campaigns reported significant increases:

Biokyowa Inc.: $13,654.08, an 18 percent increase.

Union Planters Bank: $12,932, a 14 percent increase.

Capaha Bank: $4,328, reported 100 percent participation.

General Sign Co.: $2,632, a 40 percent increase.

Drury Southwest: $4,887.04, an increase of nearly 100 percent.

Regency Management: $1,441.80, a 40 percent increase.

Southeast Missouri State University: $49,666.60, an increase of 29 percent.