NEXT CHAPTER
(GOODYEAR ONLY - SMME SUPPLIER)
SMME supplier to Goodyear in the past 12 months
Physically operates in the Eastern Cape
Closing date: 15 September
Think of Kariega (Uitenhage) and Goodyear is likely to come up in any conversation – over the past 70+ years, Goodyear shaped the lives of generations of local entrepreneurs and employees.
In June, when Goodyear announced they were closing their manufacturing operations, it was another blow to the Eastern Cape economy. The plant employed around 900 people and contributed to many SMME’s involved in logistics, maintenance and other services. Over the past two months, it has been gut wrenching to watch the closure play out, reaching settlement last week.
Many SMMEs will be negatively affected by the closure, with lost revenue on their side. This may lead to them downsizing and retrenching more people in the months ahead.
At Chart Your Path, we are passionate supporting entrepreneurs, having done a lot of work in the Eastern Cape to date.
If your business supplied Goodyear (Eastern Cape) in the past 12 months, the NEXT CHAPTER programme will provide selected businesses with
- Promote and market your business
- Coaching and mentorship
- Access to funding opportunities
- Financial management support
Apply below by not later than 15 September 2025