LOS ANGELES, Oct. 18, 2002 (PRIMEZONE) -- Phoenix is host to the first RapidDatingUSA expansion in Arizona. "Our first three events in Phoenix sold out quickly with a long waiting list. That's when we knew Arizona singles were ready to embrace this new way to connect," said LeeAnn Webster, a singles event planner and co-founder of RapidDatingUSA.com. "We recognized that Phoenix singles were searching for a simple way to meet."
To meet this demand, Rapid Dating is expanding, first to Phoenix and soon to other cities in Arizona.
"As the holidays approach, singles are searching for new ways to connect," says Renee Piane, Dating Guru, author of "Love Mechanics" and co-founder of RapidDatingUSA.com. "Especially in large metropolitan areas like Phoenix, singles are searching for easier ways to find love -- especially with the holidays just around the corner. Singles are looking for dates to take to parties and other holiday events."
Thousands of singles nationwide are turning to Rapid Dating events for a fun, quick way to connect with other like-minded people.
Phoenix Rapid Dating Events Schedule
Wednesday, October 30, 2002, Ages 25-48, Nick & Tony's in Scottsdale
Tuesday, November 19, 2002, Ages 25-40, location tba
Tuesday, December 10, 2002, Ages 35+, location tba
All events start at 7 p.m. for cocktails and appetizers; the rotations begin at 7:30 p.m. The $30 fee includes buffet appetizers, a cash bar and the chance to meet at least 15 great singles; and by requiring payment and RSVPs in advance, a gender balance is always ensured. At the end of the event, participants turn in sheets that indicate who they would like to meet again. Those participants who have matching "YES"s indicated on their sheets, are sent an e-mail message from the hosts the very next day, which contains the necessary contact information.
Rapid Dating is a "power tool" for meeting and networking with other like-minded people to expand dating and social circles. It began in the Los Angeles area in April 2001; expanded to Phoenix in early 2002; and its continuing national expansion now includes Wilmington, Del.; Atlanta; Columbus, Ohio; Cherry Hill, N.J.; and King of Prussia and Philadelphia, Pa. Currently, more than 1,500 people have participated in Rapid Dating events.
Due to the high demand and popularity of their events, Piane and Webster launched "Rapid Dating USA" as a way to expand to other cities, not only in Arizona, but nationwide, making affiliate programs available across the country.
Renee Piane, a singles columnist, event planner and dating consultant as well as the author of "Love Mechanics," has been teaching singles the tricks of the dating game for more than 12 years. Featured in The Wall Street Journal as one of the 8 resources for singles in America, Renee is committed to helping people prepare for love from the inside out. She has been featured on numerous TV shows, such as: "The Other Half," "The X Show," "Love Chronicles" and "Men Are From Mars, Women Are From Venus," giving fresh, direct dating advice and performing everything from `complete makeovers on men' to 'Love Nest Tune-Ups.' She has also been a guest on countless radio shows around the globe. Renee has been featured in Men's Health, Cosmopolitan, Newsday and The Los Angeles Times.
LeeAnn Webster, "Queen of Fun," is the founder of Single Solutions, the premier social event organization for Los Angeles singles. She is also a speaker, author, life coach and attorney, with a wide range of legal and business experience. She has been featured on NBC's "The Other Half," UPN and KNBC News, and in the Los Angeles Times. She is committed to helping singles break down the barriers to meeting others. Through events, speaking and writing, LeeAnn helps singles learn how to understand themselves and quickly connect with each other.
RapidDatingUSA is the only service of its kind, providing not only the forum for singles to meet and fulfill their relationship goals, but also, via an entire suite of products and services, offers dating consultation, makeovers and seminars. Renee's "Love Mechanics" guidebook will be available at all events
For more information on Rapid Dating, go to www.RapidDatingUSA.com
For media information and press clips, go to www.RapidDatingUSA.com/media
For more information on Renee Piane and Love Mechanics, go to www.LoveMechanics.com
For more information on LeeAnn Webster and Single Solutions, go to www.SingleSolutions.com