Marion (IL) Mayor Mike Absher brought some challenging words to the 58th episode of “Squared Up”: “Quit talking and start doing.” He discusses a few of the key people and actions that have turned Marion into one of the highest per-capita retail sales powerhouses in Illinois. Included is a story about a day when – with no plan or materials in place – a group of volunteers and students transformed a neighborhood, causing a national leader in community renewal to pay the young people of Marion a huge compliment. “Squared Up" is based on Marion’s Tower Square Plaza and keeps you up to date on the happenings in Marion, the region and behind the scenes at Swinford Media Group. Subscribe to Swinford Media Group on YouTube so you don’t miss a single episode of “Squared Up,” “Coaches at Crown Brew,” or “Hometown Heat,” or listen to the podcasts on Spotify or Apple Podcasts!