To celebrate Women’s History Month, the UCSF Anchor Institution Initiative is highlighting the importance of supporting women-owned businesses. In the current fiscal year, CalUSource data shows approximately $5 million in campuswide spend with certified Women Business Enterprises (WBE). Last fiscal year, UCSF closed with $9.5 million in WBE spend.  

As purchasing steadily rebounds from the pandemic, we encourage you to review your year-over-year spend and think about making your next purchase at a women-owned or diverse business. If you have a supplier that is interested in becoming certified as a WBE, you can provide them with resources from the Small Business Administration.  

If you would like support in your effort to include diverse, small, and local business in your purchasing or want to join the Anchors Away Team, please contact Marliz Copado.