Chippewa Valley Ethanol Company (CVEC) began as the dream of two Benson, MN, men more than a decade ago. Today, CVEC has the capacity to produce 50 million gallons of ethanol annually. It is still a small-town Minnesota company, but has grown to 975 cooperative owners. Thanks to its culture of innovation, CVEC is recognized at both the federal and state levels for efficient production and leadership in shaping ethanol policy.

Currently the company has ownership interest in four other ethanol companies and is a founding owner of Renewable Products Marketing Group, one of the premier ethanol and co-product marketing firms in North America. Through the years of growth, CVEC has remained focused on one guiding principle: Taking care of our customers.

Established in 1998,Glacial Grain Spirits (GGS) manufactures industrial, food grade ethyl alcohol and beverage neutral spirits. These products are used in everything from food and beverages to cosmetics and pharmaceuticals. GGS remains one of the only farmer-owned manufacturers of industrial and beverage alcohol products in the U.S. Prairie Spirits, a subsidiary of Glacial Grain Spirits, manufactures our certified, organic alcohol products.