Have you been thinking about exporting to Europe? Are you selling into Europe but not moving the volume of product you know you could be? Join the Eugene Chamber as we team up with Business Oregon and IBT Partners to help you extend your reach into Europe while marketing your products and services in whatever language you are selling into. First, some quick facts on the European e-commerce market:

 Europe Online:

• 500MM European Internet Users.
• This is more than double the number in the USA and representative of 22.1% of all internet users worldwide.
• 71.5% of Europeans use the internet

 Business Online in Europe:

• Europe has the largest e-commerce market in the world: $344BN
• 2011 recorded +19% growth, overtaking North America: $331BN
• >240MM European e-shoppers, average spend $1,400 Pr/Yr
• European e-shoppers increasing: 20% to 43% (2004-2011) - UK leads with >70%
• International e-commerce sales will pass €1 trillion ($1.25 trillion) by 2013
• 93% of businesses research their B2B purchases online
• 85% of business procurement commences online

 What does this mean to you and your business?

The above numbers translate into potential sales channels for Oregon companies. Join the Chamber as we video conference with John Worthington, Partner, IBT Partners to discuss how Lane County companies can gain increased exposure in European markets. IBT registers, translates, and markets your site in various countries across Europe in the country’s native language, increasing your likelihood of making the sale.  Learn how by partnering with this State of Oregon representative you can increase exports to Europe in 2013.

Who: Any Lane County company looking to develop or increase exports to Europe

What: A 90 minute video-conference with John Worthington and Sophie Drake of IBT Partners in Paris, France.

Where: The Eugene Area Chamber- 1401 Willamette Street- Eugene Oregon, 97401

When : Thursday, November 15^th - 9:00-10:30 AM