The name, Quarry Rock, was chosen to honor the sandstone that has been converted into a solid quartz rock. Quarry rock was formed over 1.5 billion years ago on the bottom of an ancient sea. Vast quantities of sand were deposited on this ancient sea floor. Ripple marks from this sandy, watery origin have been preserved and can be seen along many of Southwest Minnesota's rock outcrops. Sandstone was formed from the further accumulation and weight of sand and water. Through time, heat and chemical reactions transformed and turned sandstone into a very hard, solid quartzite rock. The purplish-pink color in the quartzite is due to the presence of iron oxide. The solid and preserved quarry rock is like the people of Quarry Rock, LLC, having a long history of provided business services to the region we serve. Our "foundation" gives us stability and provides our dedication and commitment.

MISSION STATEMENT

The mission of Quarry Rock, LLC is to conduct development activities by providing capital and expertise to businesses that generate positive results.

ORGANIZATION

Quarry Rock, LLC is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Prairieland EDC and was created to develop and provide capital as well as business consulting services to small businesses.

Quarry Rock, LLC is a Minnesota Limited Liability Company registered with the state of Minnesota on
March 14, 2003.

Quarry Rock, LLC is a private for-profit company.

PRINCIPLES

• focuses on providing capital to businesses and on financial expertise
• is rooted in a foundation that operates within its mission to provide capital and expertise to small business
• is not defined by a geographic area
• links capital and shares risk
• provides for-profit vehicle to access resources that its non-profit owner, Prairieland EDC, cannot
• may take ownership in companies
• may finance or buy stock
• may create new business enterprises on its own
• may be unconventional in its mindset
• may be the primary lender
• may charge market rates for consulting services on a "fee-for-service" basis