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Sandy Short wins 2023 Woman in Business Award

By Times-Republican 1 min read
T-R PHOTO BY ROBERT MAHARRY Sandy (Taylor) Short, the owner of the world famous Taylor’s Maid-Rite in Marshalltown, was recognized with the 2023 Woman in Business Award during the Marshalltown Area Chamber of Commerce’s fifth annual Women in Business Luncheon at MCC on Friday, which featured a keynote address from workplace trainer Brenda Clark Hamilton. Also pictured with Sandy Short, center, are her son Don Short, left, and Chamber President/CEO John Hall, right.

Sandy Short, the owner of Taylor's Maid-Rite in Marshalltown, was presented the 2023 Woman in Business Award during the Marshalltown Area Chamber of Commerce Women in Business Luncheon held at Iowa Valley Business and Community Solutions Dejardin Hall on March 31.

Presenting Sandy Short with the award was Don Short, her son. It was a very special moment as Don surprised Sandy with the honor. Don spoke of the 95 year history of Taylor's Maid-Rite, the eatery that was started by Sandy's grandfather, Cliff Taylor.

Sandy Short became emotional when talking about the business. She reminisced growing up in Taylor's Maid-Rite and all the work that she and her family have put into the business. Sandy is well known in the community for her engagement at Chamber events and volunteering at the Binford House.

The keynote speaker during the fifth annual Women in Business luncheon was Brenda Clark-Hamilton of Fresh Coffee, Professional Growth Programs. Clark-Hamilton spoke about how to bring your "A-Game" in a very dynamic and funny keynote presentation.

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