{"id":8062,"date":"2026-02-04T16:43:28","date_gmt":"2026-02-04T16:43:28","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/gpstrianglenews.com\/index.php\/2026\/02\/04\/lexpo-2026-set-for-feb-12\/"},"modified":"2026-02-04T16:43:28","modified_gmt":"2026-02-04T16:43:28","slug":"lexpo-2026-set-for-feb-12","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/gpstrianglenews.com\/index.php\/2026\/02\/04\/lexpo-2026-set-for-feb-12\/","title":{"rendered":"LEXPO 2026 set for Feb. 12"},"content":{"rendered":"<p data-start=\"59\" data-end=\"279\">LEXPO, the Lexington Chamber &amp; Visitors Center&rsquo;s annual business trade show, will be held Feb. 12 from 4:30 to 7 p.m. at the Barr Road Sports Complex, 213 Barr Road. The event is expected to draw more than 700 attendees.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"281\" data-end=\"473\">More than 90 businesses and local restaurants will participate, connecting with consumers and networking. Exhibitors will decorate booths using this year&rsquo;s sports theme and compete for awards.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"475\" data-end=\"736\">Returning this year is <strong data-start=\"498\" data-end=\"522\">Flavors of Lexington<\/strong>, featuring samples from local restaurants, including Biggby Coffee, Ember Lexington, Mediterranean Caf&eacute;, Old Mill Brew Pub, Salsaritas, Travinia Italian Kitchen, Whataburger and Willie Jewell&rsquo;s Old School Bar-B-Q.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"738\" data-end=\"859\">Presented by more than 30 corporate- and executive-level sponsors, LEXPO reflects Lexington&rsquo;s growing business community.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"861\" data-end=\"1086\">&ldquo;The Chamber is focused on showcasing the services and products of these unique and diverse businesses,&rdquo; said <strong data-start=\"971\" data-end=\"990\">Angelle LaBorde<\/strong>, chamber president and CEO. &ldquo;This event promises a lively atmosphere and a fun-filled evening.&rdquo;<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1088\" data-end=\"1284\">Admission is free for chamber members and $2 at the door for the public. Complimentary tickets are available at the Lexington Chamber &amp; Visitors Center, 311 W. Main St., or at <strong data-start=\"1264\" data-end=\"1283\">lexingtonsc.org<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1286\" data-end=\"1360\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\">For a complete list of sponsors and exhibitors, visit <strong data-start=\"1340\" data-end=\"1359\">lexingtonsc.org<\/strong>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>LEXPO, the Lexington Chamber &amp; Visitors Center&rsquo;s annual business trade show, will be held Feb. 12 from 4:30 to 7 p.m. at the Barr Road Sports Complex, 213 Barr Road. The event is expected to draw more than 700 attendees. 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