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Dating WebSite Launches For Plus Size People

Vancouver, WA (PRWEB) August 26, 2003 -- VenusDivas.com, an internet resource dedicated exclusively to everything plus size, has just partnered with Dating Tech Network to launch our new online dating site for plus size people called VenusDivaDating.com.

Our goal is always striving to create exciting new online opportunities for the 68% of the female population that is considered plus size (sizes 12 and up). A place where curvy people can learn, connect, grow and now maybe even find the love of their life!" comments Valery Foley, VenusDivas.com cofounder and CEO.

Since Venus has been a leader in the plus size market since 1998, it was a natural progression for us to move into the online dating territory," reported Raul Amador, VenusDivas.com cofounder and CFO. According to ComScore Media Metrix, there are over 40 million people using online dating services each month." Plus, there has been a, 51% growth in the industry since January 2003." (source: Hitwise)

Kristin Calkins, Chief Marketing Officer for DatingTech Network, has this to say, "We are opening the door for many singles around the world to find their best friend, soul mate, or love of their life and it's working! Members are writing in every day telling us they have met 'the one' because of our site and marriage plans are on the way! It's safe, comfortable and a friendly environment for our members to meet one another. We don't believe in advertising for advertising sake and that is why we don't SPAM, pop-up, pop-under or allow banners on our site. Integrity is our number one priority and because of this we have the highest conversion ratio from non-paid to paid membership in the industry."

When defining the plus size market, we are looking at more then half of the U.S. population. According to Michele Weston, author of Learning Curves: Living Your Life in Full and With Style (Crown), 68 percent of adult women in the United States -- about 65 million women -- wear a size 12 or above.

Awareness has grown of the curvy consumer. In the early 1990's there were approximately 200 vendors catering to the plus size market and today there are over 2000.

In a September 2001 report from MarketResearch.com, U.S. retail sales of womens plus-size apparel approached $32 billion in year 2000, representing a 33% rate of growth since 1996, and capturing a 27% share of all U.S. womens apparel sales -- making it the fastest-growing segment in the industry. Plus size U.S. apparel sales are expected to reach $47 billion by 2005, representing a 49% increase over year 2000 sales.

About the Parent Company, VenusDivas.com
VenusDivas.com is a subsidiary of Venus Imaging Education, LLC and is headquartered in Vancouver, Washington. Since 1998, Venus has been inspiring, celebrating and connecting Curvy Woman and Teens with size friendly resources and companies. Our Venus Diva motto? Curvy, Confident, Stylish & BeautiFULL."

With the help of the Venus Divas, leading full-figure industry experts, we offer the plus size community the latest information as well as expert advice on fashions to fit their curves, plus size modeling and performing, self esteem at any size, healthy lifestyles, curvy contests and much more.

The url is http://venusdivadating.com

16818 SE 34th Way
Vancouver, WA 98683
360-882-4416
media@venusimaging.com

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