NORTHPAC, SOUTHPAC, EASTPAC and WESTPAC are four geographically situated political action committees (PACs) that serve as the political action arm of the Louisiana Association of Business and Industry (LABI). LABI cannot and does not make endorsements of or contributions to candidates.

The primary function of these four PACs is to recruit and help elect conservative, pro-business candidates for legislative and other state offices - candidates without ties or obligations to special-interest groups. The PACs' candidate assistance includes financial support and campaign strategies.

Each PAC is a non-profit, bipartisan council, the membership of which is voluntary and completely separate from your LABI membership. Among those individuals supporting the PACs are Louisiana business owners, industrialists, and professionals in every area of the state. Of the more than 1,000 PAC members who give each year, some 160 serve on area committees or one of the four boards of directors. Many also serve in political campaigns.

Types of Support
The Political Action Committees may support a candidate in one or more ways:

• Contributing to the candidate's campaign fund.
• Publicizing the PAC's endorsement.
• Providing advice on campaign organization and strategy.
• Conducting polls.
• Making phone banks available.
• Sharing research and candidate information with other compatible trade or business PACs.

Your PAC Membership Allows You To . . .
Counter anti-business campaigns of special-interest groups.
Amplify your voice by joining with others to support a candidate or lobby a particular bill in the Legislature.
Retain a continuing influence in the political arena to make sure your candidates keep their campaign promises.