The Santa Barbara South Coast Business Action Fund is a coalition of business leaders, supported by the Santa Barbara South Coast Chamber of Commerce, working together to advance a strong, competitive local economy through civic engagement.
The Business Action Fund identifies, endorses, and supports candidates who understand the role of business in creating jobs, sustaining vibrant communities, and driving long-term economic vitality. Contributions support candidate campaigns, independent expenditures, and broader efforts to elevate business-minded leadership across the South Coast.
Local leadership is changing, and the decisions made in this election cycle will shape our economic future for years to come.
With unprecedented turnover across multiple jurisdictions, this is not a typical election cycle. The decisions made in 2026 will influence housing, infrastructure, energy, and economic policy for the next decade. Now is the time for the business community to show up, engage, and lead.
To achieve these goals, we rely on the support of business leaders and community members who believe in a strong, thriving local economy.
Your contribution—at any level—directly supports the recruitment, endorsement, and election of candidates who will serve as champions for our region’s economic future.
Supporters who contribute $2,500 or more will receive an invitation to an exclusive gathering with regional leaders, offering insights into the evolving political landscape and opportunities to help shape the region’s future.
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New California legislation, SB 1439, went into effect January 1, 2023. Elected Officials must now recuse themselves from matters involving donors who contribute more than $250 within a 1-year period. The Business Action Fund (BAF) offers a legitimate avenue for you to support the candidates who champion your business ideals without triggering recusals from SB 1439. If you have a project coming before a political body, do not donate directly to candidates who would be involved in the decision. Instead, contact the BAF and/or donate online here.
In recent years, the South Coast has faced numerous challenges and new opportunities that have profoundly impacted the local business landscape: Housing for the workforce, downtown vitality throughout South Coast cities, a reliable electrical grid, access to childcare for employees, the future of economic development and workforce development on the South Coast, and more.
