By Levy Masiteng
Cape Town has invited small businesses in the clothing, textile, footwear and leather sector to participate in its ‘Origin8: From Start-up to Scale-up’ programme.
It is designed by the Cape Clothing and Textile Cluster (CTCC) and funded by the city.
“The city is proud to partner with the CCTC on the Origin8 programme. Through this collaboration, we are committed to helping these businesses on their journey to showcase their potential and scaling their business,” said economic committee MMC Alderman James Vos.
The programme is the first of its kind and aims to expose SMEs to major national retailer requirements. It will help them bridge the gaps that exist in their business to better align with industry standards and customer expectations
CCTC chief facilitator Courtney Barnes emphasised the importance of the cluster’s commitment to enhancing the Western Cape’s clothing, textile, footwear and leather industries.
“As retailers look to
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