Business Community Leaders
The Lincoln Club Business League
Where businesses flourish, communities prosper. The Lincoln Club Business League fuels economic growth by backing business-friendly candidates and initiatives.
7 San Diego County Mayors
About Us
We’re a pro-business nonprofit organization
- Serving San Diego County's businesses and citizens
- Supporting the right candidates and causes
- Fighting for the Community
Lincoln Club members are business, economic and political leaders who engage with elected officials and support impactful campaigns. If you believe in lower taxes, less regulation and a better quality of life, join us.
The Lincoln Club
Upcoming Events
Lincoln Clubs of California Washington DC Retreat
9-29-2025 to 10-2-2025
Join us for our biannual, exclusive four-day experience in the nation’s capital, where Lincoln Club members will engage with elected officials, policy leaders, and key decision-makers. This trip offers unparalleled access to private tours, high-level meetings, and exclusive networking opportunities, making it one of our signature annual events. Pricing for the trip is $3,000 per person and includes all meal functions (breakfast, lunch, and dinner), Charter bus transportation to all venues on the itinerary, Exclusive group activities and private meetings
Fall 2025 New Member Luncheon
October 15 · 11:45am - 1pm
Join us for a hosted lunch at the University Club Atop Symphony Towers, where you’ll connect with fellow new members and hear directly from Chairman Scott Bedingfield, Lincoln Club staff, and a special guest speaker.
This luncheon is designed to help you make the most of your membership. You’ll learn about opportunities for involvement, ways to engage with our mission, and how to deepen your impact within the Club and the broader business community.
Open to Lincoln Club members who joined in 2024 or 2025 and have not yet attended a new member luncheon. RSVP Required. Business Attire Encouraged.
San Diego Small Business Expo
October 9 · 9am - 1pm
The Lincoln Club is the Title Sponsor of the San Diego Business Expo which will take place at The Legacy International Center. Join us for a Panel Discussion led by our President and CEO Kevin Faulconer, former San Diego mayor and President of the Lincoln Club Business League, with the best business, media and political leaders in San Diego. Panel discussion topic will be “Managing Business Alongside Politics”. Attendance is free but registration is requested.
MISSION
To create a thriving business climate
in San Diego
The Lincoln Club Business League understands that it is essential to foster innovation, support entrepreneurship and invest in sustainable infrastructure. By streamlining regulations, expanding access to capital and strengthening public-private partnerships, the city can attract diverse industries and talent.
Meet Our Team
Club Officers
Scott Bedingfield
Chairman
Susie Baumann
First Vice-Chair
Vidal Espinoza
Treasurer
Darrin Mroz
Secretary
Club Staff
Hon. Kevin Faulconer
President & CEO
Hon. Brian Pepin
Political Director
Kaila Weedman
Operations Director
Kaylie Sadlon
Events & Programming
Dena Cruden
Membership Recruitment
Sioban Downing
Operations Staff