{"id":13,"date":"2023-10-12T18:11:20","date_gmt":"2023-10-12T18:11:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/baf.sbscchamber.com\/?page_id=13"},"modified":"2026-10-20T20:15:57","modified_gmt":"2026-10-20T20:15:57","slug":"south-coast-business-action-fund","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/baf.sbscchamber.com\/","title":{"rendered":"South Coast Business Action Fund"},"content":{"rendered":"
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\nSouth Coast Business Action Fund \n<\/h1>

\nSponsored by the Santa Barbara South Coast Chamber of Commerce
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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.<\/p>

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.<\/p>

2026 IS A DEFINING YEAR FOR THE SOUTH COAST<\/strong><\/h4>

Local leadership is changing, and the decisions made in this election cycle will shape our economic future for years to come.<\/strong><\/p>

With unprecedented turnover across multiple jurisdictions, this is not a typical election cycle.\u00a0The decisions made in 2026 will influence housing, infrastructure, energy, and economic policy for the next decade.\u00a0Now is the time for the business community to show up, engage, and lead.<\/p>\n<\/div>

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\nInterested in Supporting the Business Action Fund?\n<\/h3><\/div>\n<\/section>
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To achieve these goals, we rely on the support of business leaders and community members who believe in a strong, thriving local economy.<\/p>

Your contribution\u2014at any level\u2014directly supports the recruitment, endorsement, and election of candidates who will serve as champions for our region\u2019s economic future.<\/p>

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\u2019s future.<\/p>\n<\/div>

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