ExpoLEM 2026 Revitalizes Local Economy with Strong Small Business Support from Sebrae
The 2026 ExpoLEM fair returned with strong support from Sebrae, helping local small businesses generate over R$ 20 million in sales and fostering new growth opportunities.
- • ExpoLEM returned after seven years, featuring over 80 companies.
- • The event generated more than R$ 20 million in business transactions.
- • Sebrae supported local entrepreneurs and addressed market demands.
- • Next ExpoLEM is scheduled for September 15-18, 2027.
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The 2026 ExpoLEM event in Luís Eduardo Magalhães marked its return after a seven-year hiatus, providing a significant boost to local small businesses. Held from September 9 to 12 at Praça dos Três Poderes, this fair featured over 80 companies from diverse sectors such as retail, real estate, services, and credit. The event generated more than R$ 20 million in business transactions, showcasing the vibrant entrepreneurial spirit of the region.
Sebrae played a pivotal role in organizing and supporting the event, emphasizing the fair's importance for understanding market demands and aiding small businesses. Emerson Cardoso, Sebrae’s regional manager in Barreiras, highlighted how the event gave entrepreneurs a valuable platform to showcase products, engage consumers, and form new business relationships. The collaboration between Sebrae, local business associations like ACELEM, and municipal government authorities contributed to the fair’s success.
ACELEM president Vanoli Kuntz confirmed the event's positive momentum, with plans already underway for the next ExpoLEM, scheduled for September 15-18, 2027. This continuation underscores the strategic value of the fair as an ongoing opportunity for small business development and networking in Luís Eduardo Magalhães.
This article was translated and synthesized from Brazilian sources, providing English-speaking readers with local perspectives.
