July 1, 2025 - The Caterpillar Foundation made its first donation in 1952 in East Peoria, Illinois. Since that time, it has invested more than $975 million around the world to improve lives. Decatur Facility Manager Gaurav Pareek joins us to talk about how the Foundation impacts our Decatur community. In addition, Pareek announced a generous $51,000 donation to Northeast Community Fund as part of the Caterpillar World Tour stop!. In addition, Mark Denzler, President of the IL Manufacturers Association, called in to congratulate Caterpillar on 100 years of manufacturing and innovation with Dr. Julie Moore Wolfe and Dr. Juanita Morris. Listen to the podcast now!