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regional roundup "This project is fantastic for Sheboygan County as it not only creates new jobs but also offers an additional transportation alternative for local businesses." —Gary Dulmes, chairman of the Sheboygan County Economic Development Corporation Organizations and agencies interested in getting involved can contact the port at bc_port@co.brown.wi.us. Menasha Packaging buys East Coast company Menasha Packaging's purchase of Rand Diversified of Edison, N.J., provides the Neenah company with a location for East Coast fulfillment and contract packaging, company leaders say. The distinct capabilities of Rand and Menasha Packaging will strengthen the combined company's position with customers, says Mike Waite, president of Menasha Packaging. Rand's focus on contract packaging and extensive experience with the Food & Drug Administration and Drug Enforcement Administration fit well with Menasha Packaging's focus on the food, household and personal care markets and the comprehensive design, manufacturing, fulfillment and logistics services it provides to customers. "Customers continue to value partnerships where Menasha Packaging can manage the entire design through manufacturing through fulfillment process. Adding Rand's expertise will help us respond to this growing demand," Waite says. With the acquisition, Menasha Packaging will have 16 fulfillment operations in eight states. The sale price was not disclosed. » West Central Shawano, Waupaca, Waushara, Marquette, Green Lake Counties Schutt Industries receives $35 million in contracts Schutt Industries of Clintonville recently received three large military contracts, potentially totaling more than $35 million. The contracts are for a Marine Corps Tactical Weld Shop, the M1061A1 trailer for the U.S. Tank Automotive Command and additional hook lift trucks, trailers and flat tracks for the U.S. Army. » The Northwoods Florence, Marinette, Menominee, Oconto Counties College of Menominee Nation receives USDA funds The College of Menominee Nation in Keshena received $400,000 in funding as part of almost $17 million in grants to tribal colleges and universities from the U.S. Department of Agriculture's National Institute of Food and Agriculture. Introducing Prevea360 Better benefits. Lower premiums. Real business solutions. Prevea360 is a better kind of health plan. It's a true collaboration of trusted health care and insurance experts that drives unnecessary costs out of the entire health care process. And because Prevea360 was developed by and for the people of Northeast Wisconsin and the Lakeshore, resources are reinvested locally to continue improving health care right here at home. To see how much you could save call 1-877-230-7615 or visit prevea360.com. Underwritten by Dean Health Plan, Inc. 16 | Insight • F e b r u a r y 2 013 w w w. i n s i g h t o n b u s i n e s s . c o m