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COMMITTED TO OUR COMMUNITIES
St. Cloud Quarr
St. Cloud Quarry hosted an open house and y hosted an open house and
introduced many from the city of Waite Park, aite Park,
introduced many from the city of W
Minnesota, to the wonders of their operation. Minnesota, to the wonders of their operation.
Martin Marietta strives to be a responsible, caring neighbor in the more than 400 communities in which we live and
operate. We know community needs vary and to better understand those needs we must have strong partnerships.
Our St. Cloud Quarry in Minnesota and our Texas Quarry in Maryland are just two examples of the difference an
operation can make when they focus on their community and build strong relationships.
ST. CLOUD QUARRY AND TEXAS QUARRY AND THE
THE CITY OF WAITE PARK, MN COMMUNITY LIAISON COMMITTEE
1,750 To ensure it was addressing the needs of the community,
the Texas Quarry formed the Community Liaison
Committee (CLC) and created a local grant program.
Attendees for a quarry open house. Membership of the CLC consists of neighbors, educators,
All proceeds from tour admission community leaders and interested citizens. Working
benefited the city of Waite Park together, the Texas Quarry and the CLC award a grant,
Parks and Recreation Department. typically $5,000 annually, to a local charitable or non-
profit organization.
25,000 MORE THAN
$25,000
Tons of fill material donated to prepare
land for construction of the Waite Park
Amphitheater. The amphitheater is donated to the community.
being built on 12 acres of land donated
by Martin Marietta to the city of Waite
Park in 2015.
“People have asked why we take the time to be so active in the community and
the answer is simple: We live here too. We work hard and take great pride in our
COMMUNITY WELL-BEING operation and we want our families, friends and neighbors to see it. We want them
to understand our industry and its value. We want them to see how the material we
produce affects their lives. Full disclosure: hosting and participating in these events is
In communities large and small, the relationships that we build in our own backyards define Martin Marietta. usually pretty fun for us, too.”
We are committed to being a responsible neighbor and supporting the communities that are home to our
operations and colleagues. We are invested in each community’s well-being and proud to serve as a ready - Tim Kuball, St. Cloud Quarry Plant Manager
and willing partner.
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