OSAGE COUNTY — Within this issue you will find the second Local Livelihoods section of the Unterrified Democrat. Last year’s Local Livelihood section was very well received by community members and businesses. This year’s offering proves to be just as impressive!

There are a variety of businesses featured in this year’s edition; some of these companies have been operating for many years — even generations! Other businesses are just getting started. All of them offer something unique and valuable to our communities.

Within these pages, you will find businesses ranging from eateries to those that sell flowers. You can find out where to get a new countertop for your kitchen or bathroom and where to invest your money. From where you can learn to shoot a bow to who you can call to get your yard landscaped, this section offers something for everyone.

Regardless of what the business offers, all have one thing in common — they’re based in Osage County. You may have heard of some of these businesses, while you may be surprised to learn that others exist. These business owners believe in what they are providing you, the customer. Take this opportunity to learn something new about these businesses — even if you have known the folks that make these companies successful for years.

Perhaps even more important than reading these stories and looking at these ads is taking the time to visit these businesses to see for yourself what they have to offer. They may have just what you need to start or complete a project or, in some way, make your life better and more enjoyable.

We hope you enjoy reading about these business owners and how they make their livelihood. It has been an interesting section to put together, and we hope you enjoy it as much as we have!