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May Chamber Luncheon Recap | May 26, 2026

This month, attendees heard from the Cabool Development Foundation (CDF), an organization focused on supporting local growth and opportunity within the community.




May Chamber Luncheon Recap: How the CDF Supports Our Community!


Thank you to everyone who joined us for this month’s Chamber Luncheon at First Baptist Church! Attendees enjoyed a delicious barbecue sandwich lunch provided by the CDF, along with desserts from Jaudawn's Jubilees.


This month, attendees heard from Ron Scheets on behalf of the Cabool Development Foundation (CDF), an organization focused on supporting local growth and opportunity within the community.


CDF originally began as a group looking for additional healthcare options for Cabool residents, simply to give locals more choices when seeking care. At the time, Cabool only had one physician, and many residents were traveling to surrounding towns for medical services.


One of the organization’s major accomplishments was helping bring Missouri Ozarks Community Health (MOCH) to Cabool.


Key Highlights from CDF:


  • Supports local economic growth and development

  • Offers small low-interest business loans

    • Up to $5,000

    • Only 3% interest

  • Encourages new businesses, building improvements, and community investment

  • Works to help connect people with resources and development opportunities


CDF shared that they would love to see:


  • Existing buildings filled and utilized

  • New buildings constructed and occupied

  • Continued investment in the Cabool community


Attendees were also encouraged to reach out to Ron Reed, who is a valuable source of information and connections related to economic development in the area.


To get in touch with Ron Scheets with CDF for Ron Reed, please contact the City of Cabool at 417-962-3136.


CDF meetings are held on the third Monday of each month at 11 AM at Cabool City Hall, and community members are always welcome to attend and learn more about the organization’s efforts.

Chamber Director Scarlett Smith also provided updates for members and thanked current Chamber Partners: TMB Reed Parts & Farm Supply, Midland Ag, Cabool Lease, Love's Pest Professionals, and Audrey Boyle, KW Local Realty.


Chamber Member Updates





  • Order your July 4th t-shirt by June 15th!

    • Shirts will be printed by Ozark Mountain Screen Printing and available to pickup before the Block Party.

    • Only $15 per shirt - Available in sizes Small - 5XL

    • Click Here to Purchase a Shirt




  • Take Part in Our Community Yard Sale!

    • The Cabool Chamber and Houston Chamber are teaming up to host the Highway 63 Community Yard Sale on June 18–20!

    • Register your yard sale to be included on the official event map so shoppers can easily find your location.

    • 🗓 Registration deadline: June 10th

    • Click Here to Register



  • Farm Fest Committee Volunteers Needed!

    • Your help is needed to bring this exciting event to life! Our Farm Fest Committee is made up of dedicated volunteers who share ideas, provide input, and help make the event a success for the entire community.

    • Email Scarlett at info@caboolchamberofcommerce.org to volunteer.


Finally, congratulations to Peoples Community Bank for winning the drawing to have their logo featured on the homepage for one month. Chamber members must be present at the luncheon to enter the drawing.


Save the date for our June Luncheon!


📍 First Baptist Church of Cabool, 801 Ozark St, Cabool, MO 65689




Thank you,


Scarlett Smith

Chamber Director

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