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
Ballot Bootcamp 2026
Oct 13 • 9:30 -11 am
Join the Lincoln Club Business League, the California Restaurant Association, San Diego County Chapter, the Building Industry Association of San Diego, and the San Diego Association of Realtors for Ballot Bootcamp: Be Ballot Ready, a fast-paced breakdown of the state and local measures San Diegans will be voting on this November.
Hear from supporters and opponents, get the key facts, and better understand what each measure would do, what it could cost, and the arguments on both sides.
Free for members of sponsor organizations and their guests. Bring your ballot. Hear both sides. Vote informed.
Members-Only Endorsement Hearing on Zoom
Oct 14 • 10 AM - 11 AM
Join Endorsement Committee Co-Chairs Paul Hegyi and Maggie Sleeper for our final scheduled Endorsement Committee hearing of the 2026 election cycle on Wednesday, October 14 at 9:00 AM via Zoom.
This hearing will focus on the state and local ballot initiatives under consideration for Lincoln Club endorsement. Members will discuss the measures before the committee and vote on recommendations to the Lincoln Club Board of Directors.
Lincoln Club Members-Only Silver Reception
Nov 16 • 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.
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
