The Johannesburg Chamber of Commerce and Industry (JCCI), in partnership with the City of Johannesburg, has announced an extension to the application deadline for the Exporters Development Programme for small businesses.
The JCCI said in a statement on Thursday that entrepreneurs and owners of small, medium and micro enterprises (SMMEs) now have until 26 September to benefit from the opportunity to elevate their business ventures to the international stage.
JCCI chief executive, Bernadette Zeiler, said the programme presented a significant opportunity to nurture small businesses in the region.
“In recognising the remarkable potential of small and medium enterprises in Johannesburg, we believe in providing ample time for entrepreneurs to be part of this transformative journey.
“The programme is a beacon of hope, illuminating opportunities and fostering a culture of growth and sustainability,” Zeiler said.
The initiative aims to empower SMMEs with a spectrum of business development and export skills, helping them to grow into sustainable exporters and contributors to the region's economic growth.
“We want to provide a platform on which our small and medium enterprises can transform into beacons of excellence, a platform that nurtures businesses to thrive and resonate on a global stage. “Our goal is to facilitate a robust accelerator programme through which small and medium enterprises can flourish, underscoring Johannesburg as a powerhouse of innovation and commercial vibrancy,” Zeiler said.
