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.
A Community of Pro-Business Leaders
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
Election Night Party
Nov 3 • 7 PM - 10 PM
Join us for an Election Night Watch Party as results come in across San Diego and California. Doors at 7pm. Results at 8pm.
Celebrate with candidates, community leaders, Lincoln Club & New Majority members, and supporters as election results begin rolling in throughout the evening.
Everyone is welcome to attend
Event Details:
- Tuesday, November 3, 2026
- Doors Open: 7:00 PM
- Election Results Begin: 8:00 PM
- The US Grant, 326 Broadway, San Diego, CA 92101
Lincoln Club Members-Only Silver Reception
Nov 26 • 5:30 PM - 7:30 PM
Join the Lincoln Club Business League for one of our favorite member traditions, reimagined for 2026. This year’s Silver Reception is heading to The Old Globe in Balboa Park for an exclusive evening behind the curtain.
Silver, Gold, and Platinum members and their guests will enjoy hosted cocktails and heavy hors d’oeuvres from a private second-floor reception space above Lady Carolyn’s Pub, along with special access as Copley Plaza transforms for the holiday season, including the iconic Grinch Christmas tree.
Lincoln Club Winter 2026 New Member Luncheon
Dec 2 • 12 PM - 1 PM
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 and President & CEO Kevin Faulconer.
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.
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
Darrin Mroz
Second Vice-Chair
Delores Chavez Harmes
Secretary
Club Staff
Hon. Kevin Faulconer
President & CEO
Hon. Brian Pepin
Political Director
Kaila Weedman
Operations Director
Gus Portela
Communications
Kaylie Sadlon
Events & Programming
Dena Cruden
Membership Recruitment
Briana Bilbray
Bookkeeper and CPA
Sioban Downing
Operations Staff
