UCSF will showcase its commitment to small business partnerships and operational excellence at its second annual Continuous Improvement Fair, December 16, from 11 a.m.-4 p.m. (with 10 a.m. Early Bird Access) at the Mission Bay Conference Center’s Robertson Auditorium in San Francisco.  

A key highlight of this year’s fair will be the feature from the Small and Local Business Office’s Small Business Database Synchronization project, which will be showcased during the poster sessions. This innovative initiative represents a significant step forward in streamlining the identification and engagement processes for small businesses across the UCSF enterprise. The poster session will provide opportunities for departments to learn about process improvements and initiatives that can help drive progress toward the small business spending target. Attendees can demonstrate their support for these efforts and explore opportunities to collaborate on meaningful improvements across the UCSF enterprise.  

The event comes as the University continues working toward its goal of directing 25 percent of procurement spending to small businesses.

UCSF closed fiscal year 2025 with 15.8-percent small business spend—significant progress that demonstrates the University’s dedication to supporting small and local suppliers while building a more inclusive supply chain.

Register now for the Continuous Improvement Fair and join us to be part of UCSF’s continuous improvement journey and small business partnership expansion.