Feedback Policy

We welcome feedback or letters to the editor from our readers on issues relevant to the Capital Region business community. Our goal is to foster thoughtful discussion and provide a platform for diverse perspectives.

Submission Guidelines

• Length: Letters should be no more than 250 words.
• Author information: Submissions must include the writer’s full name, city of residence, and a daytime phone number for verification. Only the name and city will be published.
• Editing: Letters may be edited for clarity, brevity, and style, but we will preserve the writer’s intent.
• Publication is not guaranteed. We reserve the right to decline letters based on relevance, redundancy, or editorial standards.

Content Standards

• Relevance: Letters should address business, economic, or policy issues impacting the Capital Region business community or respond to content published in Business Report.
• Professionalism: No personal attacks, profanity, or defamatory statements will be accepted. Letters should contribute constructively to the dialogue.
• No Promotions: Letters may not promote a business, event, or commercial service. Opinion-based advocacy is allowed, but advertising content will not be considered.
• Exclusive to Business Report: We do not accept form letters or submissions sent to multiple media outlets. Letters should be specifically written for Baton Rouge Business Report and relevant to our readership and content.
• Fact-Based Discussion: Opinion is welcome, but letters should be factually accurate. If citing statistics or studies, provide a source.

Submission Limits

• One letter per writer per month to allow for a range of voices.
• No duplicate submissions or previously published content.

How to Submit

• Email your letter to editors@businessreport.com with the subject line: “Letter to the Editor Submission.”
• By submitting, you grant Baton Rouge Business Report the right to publish your letter in print and online.

We look forward to hearing from you!