UCSF Anchor Institution Mission (AIM) Procurement was invited to participate in a virtual 1:1 as a BizMatch Buyer at Latina BizCon 2025 October 30, at the Ontario Convention Center. We connected with many certified small businesses, including some that already work with our Southern California campuses.  

As we continue to engage small businesses for our procurement opportunities, we want to encourage these connections to remain visible in our supplier network.

Below are the next steps to help suppliers plug into our systemwide and UCSF network: 

1. Register in the Supplier Database 
   This free, systemwide database allows UCSF and other University of California (UC) campuses to identify new sources for goods and services. Register here.
2. Explore Public Bid Opportunities 
   UCSF and other UC campuses post competitive solicitations through this platform. View and register here.
3. Learn More About UCSF Supplier Processes and Forms 
   For more information on how to do business with UCSF, please visit UCSF Supply Chain—Supplier Resources.

We are grateful for the opportunity to be part of this engagement and excited to see potential collaborations grow from these connections. Reach out to Marliz Copado for the list of businesses that participated in this event if you are interested.