Member Center: LGBA Member Blog Contribution Program
The La Grange Business Association invites members to share their expertise, community involvement, and upcoming events through the LGBA website blog.
Member blog articles help highlight the knowledge and services of local businesses while providing useful information to the La Grange community.
This program is a member benefit and is available to businesses based on their membership level.
Short on Time?
We understand that many business owners are busy and may not have time to write a full article.
Members may also choose to submit basic information, bullet points, or event details, and LGBA will use AI to help draft a blog article on your behalf.
You will have the opportunity to review and approve the article before it is published.
👉 Submit information for an AI-assisted article at the bottom of this page. (Please read the rest of the page for other guidelines)
Article Submission Limits
Members may submit blog articles based on their membership tier:
Bronze Members: Up to 2 articles per calendar year
Silver Members: Up to 4 articles per calendar year
Gold Members: Up to 8 articles per calendar year
Platinum Members: Up to 10 articles per calendar year
Members may submit multiple articles at one time. However, LGBA determines the publication schedule in order to maintain a balanced content calendar.
Submission does not guarantee immediate publication.
Content Guidelines
Blog posts should provide value to readers and reflect the professional standards of the LGBA website.
Articles should:
Provide informational, educational, or community-focused content
Be relevant to the La Grange community or local business environment
Typically be between 400–800 words (shorter event announcements are acceptable)
Promotional references to a business, service, or event are permitted when they are part of a broader informational article. Articles should not be written purely as advertisements.
Prohibited Content
Articles may not include:
Demeaning or disparaging comments about individuals, businesses, or organizations
Overt political advocacy or campaign-related content
Offensive, discriminatory, or inappropriate language
False or misleading claims
Copyrighted material used without permission
Affiliate marketing links or excessive promotional links
Articles may reference broader issues (such as economic trends or industry impacts) when relevant, but should not advocate political positions.
Accuracy of Information
Contributors are responsible for ensuring the accuracy of the information contained in their article.
If inaccuracies are discovered after publication, LGBA may request corrections and reserves the right to edit or remove the article if necessary.
Links
A limited number of relevant links may be included in an article, such as:
The author’s business website
Event registration pages
Credible reference sources
LGBA may remove or modify links that are excessive, promotional in nature, or unrelated to the article content.
Images
Contributors may submit images to accompany their article. Images must be owned by the contributor or properly licensed for use.
LGBA may resize, crop, or adjust images to meet website formatting requirements.
How to Submit an Article
Members may submit articles through the LGBA Blog Submission Form.
Please be prepared to provide:
Article title
Article text or draft content
Author name and business name
Website link
Optional images
Optional preferred publication timing
Articles must be submitted at least two weeks prior to the desired publication date.
After submission, LGBA will review the article and determine publication timing based on the website content calendar.
Editorial Rights
LGBA reserves the right to edit submissions for clarity, grammar, formatting, length, and style.
LGBA may also modify titles, headings, excerpts, images, or links to improve readability, formatting, or presentation on the website.
Submission does not guarantee publication.
LGBA reserves the right to decline content that does not align with the organization’s guidelines or community standards.
Publication and Promotion
LGBA may promote member-submitted blog articles through its marketing channels, including:
Social media
Email newsletters
Website features
Other LGBA communications
If an article remains relevant and evergreen, LGBA may periodically reshare or highlight the content in the future.
Publication and promotion timing are determined at the discretion of LGBA.
Article Availability
Member-submitted articles may remain published on the LGBA website while the business maintains active membership.
If membership expires, is cancelled, or the business closes, LGBA reserves the right to remove, archive, or update the article.
LGBA may also update links or business descriptions if membership status changes.
Older articles may be updated or removed as part of routine website maintenance.
Content License
By submitting an article, contributors grant the La Grange Business Association a non-exclusive license to publish, edit, promote, and archive the content on LGBA platforms, including the website, social media, newsletters, and other marketing materials.
Disclaimer
Opinions expressed in member-submitted articles are those of the author and do not necessarily reflect the views of the La Grange Business Association.
Content published in member-submitted articles is for informational purposes only and should not be considered legal, financial, medical, or professional advice.
Policy Updates
LGBA reserves the right to update these guidelines as needed. The most current version will always be available on the LGBA website.