From a dream to reality. . . 2003-2004

• February 2003- Modifications are made to the plant
• May 2003- GLE partners with Thunder Road of Watertown to convert all the go-carts to E-85 ethanol blend
• June 2003-GLE continues to produce over name plate capacity at a 45 mgpy rate
• August 2003-Commodity marketer moved in-house for local and truck distillers. Plans made to promote "Rising Star Feeds" as a co-product of GLE.
• October 2003 - New wet cake pad
• January 2004 - Annual meeting for GLCP with presentation of information for potential expansion at GLE.
• March 2004 - Board approves construction of three new 492,000 bushel steel bins for additional storage to be completed by harvest, 2004.
• April 2004 - RTO and Fifth centrifuge installed. Commodity Merchandiser hired.
• July 4, 2004 - The GLE 1947 Farmall tractor appears in the Watertown parade pulling the first prize winning Ethanol float. The tractor traveled to Clark Potato Days and will be seen at special future events.
• July 2004 Agreement to invest $6,500,000 for 25% ownership of Granite Falls Community Ethanol Plant, LLC("GFCEP") in Granite Falls, Minnesota. Agreements for management of construction and operations of the plant.
• July 2004 Agreement to purchase units from GLC. With this transaction, GLCP has 100% ownership of GLE.
• October 2004 GLCP stock split.
• November 2004 A record corn harvest filled the 3 new grain bins.
• November 2004 Hillbilly Christmas Float wins Grand Marshall's Award in Holiday Lighted Parade.
• November 2004 A record corn harvest filled the 3 new grain bins.
• December 2004 First Annual Family Day held at GLE